The second Tankoa hull leaves Civitavecchia
Three more hulls are under construction and investments are confirmed, but the related industry is not taking off.
The nautical hub in the former Privilege area remains operational, but the industrial revitalization still faces the unresolved issue of land occupation. This is the picture emerging from the docks of Civitavecchia where, right on schedule, the second Tankoa superyacht is nearing completion of the first phase of its construction.
As reported by Trcgiornale.it, final preparations are underway on the hull, currently undergoing painting (both internal and external). The program includes, in the coming weeks, the transfer of the vessel to the headquarters in Genoa for final outfitting and installation of the technical equipment, exactly replicating the complex logistical operation — via barge and tugboat — that was successful turnaround for the T450 about five months ago.
From a strictly production perspective, the venture launched at the end of 2023 with the four-year concession of the area to the Genoa shipyard is delivering as promised. In addition to the second hull in pre-departure, three more hulls (the so-called "shells") are already under construction in the warehouses, with the next technical launch scheduled for spring 2026. The volume of work, therefore, confirms the validity of the approximately €5 million investment made by the shipyard to reactivate the site.
Regarding employment and training issues, and more generally the social impact on the local area, the local press highlights a mismatch between the construction site's growth and the workforce employed. According to an analysis by the local press, the number of workers residing in Civitavecchia is still low compared to the overall workforce from other geographical areas. This circumstance, again according to the reports, effectively limits the direct impact in terms of consumption and widespread well-being, diminishing the economic "circularity" hoped for at the project's inception.
A situation which therefore still seems far from full integration with the territory, but on which the Tankoa company management reiterated, five months ago, on the occasion of the transfer of the first hull, a clear awareness and willingness to intervene"This first relocation represents a concrete step in our long-term commitment to Civitavecchia. We immediately believed in the potential of this area. Now we must grow the related industries to create an efficient production hub here, capable of generating value for the region and the entire Italian nautical sector," said Vincenzo Poerio, CEO of Tankoa, confirming the ultimate goal of creating shared value: a well-defined path that now awaits the necessary tools to be completed.
Two years after its launch, the strategic component of professional training remains missing. Despite the presence of approximately 120 employees (as of July 2025), the implementation of structured training programs—such as collaborations with ITS Academies or specialized schools—necessary to develop the high-level skills required locally, such as fitters, nautical carpenters, and installers. This would allow yachts to be completed entirely in Civitavecchia, transforming the site from a carpentry center to an independent shipbuilding hub.
C.G.
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