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MISSION TO GENOA

years, capitalising on its ability to combine als. In this context, artificial intelligence and its
technical innovation and craftsmanship excel- proper use will be a strategic lever, enabling,
lence to meet the desires of shipowners and to for example, the analysis and optimisation of
streamline production. The sector remains very yacht operational parameters and data for bet-
strong in 2024, continuing the reactive growth ter operational efficiency. The development of
that characterised the post-pandemic years. new high-tech management tools will need to
In the coming years, global nautical market maintain a human-centred approach, prioritis-
growth is expected to reach over 8%, then sta- ing the user’s perspective. The search for new
bilise with a projected annual compound growth talent and their training in the use of new tech-
rate of 6% between 2024 and 2026”. nologies will be considerable challenges for the
Regarding the sector’s main challenges in the global growth of our value chains. RINA, with its
years to come, as well as RINA’s role, Mr Vez- training academies and technical excellence, is
zuto commented: “The sustainable transition well-prepared for these challenges and looks to
and the safety of newly available technologies the future with optimism.
will be crucial challenges for the nautical sector Thanks to our expertise in various fields - from
in the coming years, as it invests in alternative materials for handling alternative fuels to cyber-
propulsion sources such as methanol, hydrogen, security - RINA specifically addresses the needs
fuel cells, and even nuclear research, as well as of a sector like yachting, which incorporates
sustainable technologies like exhaust gas treat- increasingly advanced solutions. The goal
ment, high-efficiency hull development, and the is to transfer our know-how to shipowners,
use of highly recyclable construction materi- designers, and operators, offering excellence
and the best possible solutions to help them
face future challenges. The transition is one of
these challenges, requiring a structured stra-
tegic approach, with shipyards as the central
node of an ecosystem that embraces the world
of research and infrastructure development”.

Arrivederci Genoa
The 64th Genoa Boat Show ended on 24
September, having recorded 120,864 regis-
tered visitors throughout its duration, a 2.19%
increase compared to 2023.
In total, 1,052 brands and 1,030 boats were
on display across the extensive indoor and
outdoor exhibition area. The sea trial format
was also on the rise, with 3,855 tests having
taken place during the Boat Show, a 24% leap
compared to last year’s event.
The Boat Show garnered attention from both
Italian and international journalists, with 1,154
accredited journalists – a 1.58% increase from
2023 – visiting the exhibition to cover the
64th edition’s happenings.
Attending the biggest yachting show in the
Mediterranean, Naftika Chronika bore witness
to a great celebration of the yachting industry,
which gathered tens of thousands of visitors
and hundreds of exhibitors and executives
from leading companies and institutions. The
Genoa Boat Show was a first-class opportu-
nity for new products to be showcased, new
networking opportunities to be explored,
and, above all, a grand occasion for the entire
industry to come together and discuss press-
ing issues, but also outline future challenges
and opportunities.

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