HERITAGE AND FUTURE

THE HEIR TO ITALIAN NAVAL TRADITION
With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built, our Group is the heir to the Italian naval tradition, which we carry into the future thanks to our exceptional engineering capabilities, deep knowledge of the sea and use of cutting-edge technologies.
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Fincantieri | About Us - Heritage and Future: Historic sailing ship with sails unfurled and modern warship operating on calm blue waters, mountainous background, contrast between naval tradition and innovation under clear sky and daylight.
TODAY WE ARE THE LARGEST ITALIAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, WITH CONTROL OVER THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN
TODAY WE ARE THE LARGEST ITALIAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, WITH CONTROL OVER THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN
TODAY WE ARE THE LARGEST ITALIAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, WITH CONTROL OVER THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN
TODAY WE ARE THE LARGEST ITALIAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, WITH CONTROL OVER THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN
FUTURE ON BOARD
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WE DESIGN AND BUILD NOT ONLY THE SHIPS OF TOMORROW, BUT ALSO THE SHIPYARDS OF TOMORROW, THANKS TO
Fincantieri | About Us - Heritage and Future: Digital rendering of a futuristic warship as a luminous blueprint on a navy blue background, with complex geometric lines and sharp angles, minimalist style highlighting advanced technology, symmetry, and precision.
AUTOMATION
The use of automation and artificial intelligence to optimize processes
Fincantieri | About Us - Heritage and Future: Digital rendering of a futuristic warship as a luminous blueprint on a navy blue background, with complex geometric lines and sharp angles, minimalist style highlighting advanced technology, symmetry, and precision.
GREEN
Green technologies to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency
Fincantieri | About Us - Heritage and Future: Digital rendering of a futuristic warship as a luminous blueprint on a navy blue background, with complex geometric lines and sharp angles, minimalist style highlighting advanced technology, symmetry, and precision.
DIGITALIZATION
Advanced digitalization in design and production
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1933
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1780

The first modern Italian shipyard begins operations in Castellammare di Stabia.

1933
1959
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1933

The ocean liner Rex won the "Blue Riband" award for the fastest Atlantic crossing by a passenger ship.

1959
1984
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1959

Fincantieri is established as a financial company to control the main Italian shipyards.

1984
1990
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1984

Fincantieri is transformed into an operating company.

1990
1992
Fincantieri | About Us - Heritage and Future: Large white cruise ship 'Ocean Princess' operating on calm blue waters, multiple decks with visible lifeboats, sleek design and smoke from the funnel. Clear sky.
1990

The Company enters the cruise ship business and delivers the first vessel, the Crown Princess, to the Carnival Group.

1992
1993
Fincantieri | About Us - Heritage and Future: High-speed yacht with modern design, featuring the name 'DESTIERO' and a geometric logo on the deck, sailing on the open ocean, dynamic movement through the waves under a clear sky.
1992

The Destriero set the still unbeaten record for the fastest non-stop Atlantic crossing.

1993
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2001
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1993-2001

Fincantieri focuses on the design and production of high value-added products such as cruise ships, ferries and naval vessels, delivering 20 cruise ships, 16 ferries and building 18 naval vessels during this period, 13 of which for the Italian Navy.

In 1998, the Company has 8 shipyards and operates through two divisions: merchant ships and naval vessels.

DAL 2005
DAL 2005
The Group strengthens its growth strategy by diversifying its business perimeter into three new areas:

Mega Yachts, with the creation of the 'Fincantieri Yachts' product line, focused on the design and construction of large luxury vessels.

Ship Repair and Conversion, by enhancing activities in the transformation and conversion of units.

Systems and Components with the aim of strengthening operations by acting as a system integrator for the design and construction of turnkey solutions and offering products to clients operating in both the naval and industrial sectors.
2006
2008
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2006

The first U212A Todaro-class submarine is delivered.

2008
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2013
Fincantieri | About Us - Heritage and Future: Modern luxury yacht with a sleek appearance, glossy black hull, and multiple decks, floating on calm blue waters, scenic coastal background in the distance, clear sky.
2008-2013

The Group is pursuing a strategy of further diversification and internationalization:

  • at the end of 2008, it acquired the Manitowoc Marine Group in the United States, now Fincantieri Marine Group, entering the U.S. defense market;
  • in 2013, it acquired the Norwegian group VARD, one of the world leaders in the construction of high-end offshore support vessels.
2014
2015
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2014

Fincantieri joins Borsa Italiana in the FTSE Italia Mid Cap index as one of the few major industrial companies to be listed in Europe in 2014. The move is part of the growth and diversification strategy pursued in recent years, enabling the company to respond to competition, tackle the challenges of globalization, and adapt to different market conditions. 

2015
2019
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2015

Fincantieri and Leonardo have signed the contract for the construction and outfitting of the new vessels outlined in the Italian Navy fleet renewal plan (the so-called “Naval Law”), a milestone that reaffirms Italy’s role in the Mediterranean with significant industrial implications. The program includes three ship classes: LSS (Logistic Support Ship), LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock), and PPA (Multi Purpose Combat Ship).

2019
2020
Fincantieri | Chi siamo - Eredità e Futuro: Logo bianco Naviris su sfondo blu.
2019

Fincantieri is taking the lead in the process of consolidation within the European military sector through NAVIRIS, the joint venture established on an equal basis with Naval Group. This is a significant step towards making topics such as continental common defense a reality at a time when threats are increasingly global, fostering dialogue among Europe’s industrial giants.

2020
2022
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2020

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Fincantieri’s U.S. subsidiary, Fincantieri Marinette Marine, the construction of the lead ship in the program for the new generation FFG(X) multi-mission frigates of the U.S. Navy, which are based on a customized version of the FREMM design. The first vessel has been named USS Constellation. For the first time, Fincantieri Marinette Marine is acting as prime contractor in the United States.

2022
2024
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2022

The new Fincantieri industrial plan, “Future on Board,” effective for the 2023–2027 period, has been launched. Its goal is to strengthen the Group’s position as a global leader in the construction and full life-cycle management of the ship of the future, increasingly characterized by green and digital solutions, with a particular focus on the cruise, defense, and offshore sectors.
The plan provides a clear and structured roadmap to guide the Group towards sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive growth, emphasizing buildable innovation – that is, continuous technological progress capable of translating into industrial applications.

2024
2025
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2024

Fincantieri is reaffirming its leadership in the underwater sector, the new global strategic domain. The Group is taking key strategic steps to become an industry orchestrator through acquisitions of Italian excellence such as Remazel Engineering and WASS Submarine Systems, as well as strategic partnerships, culminating in the creation of the new in-house Underwater Hub. This Hub aims to lead Fincantieri’s product and business development and offer a portfolio capable of meeting the needs of a rapidly expanding market.
Fincantieri thus seeks to become a benchmark in the underwater field, both civil and military, drawing on a century-long heritage and 25 years of experience in modern submarines to address growing global security and surveillance demands.

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