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Fincantieri | Group - Sustainability - Energy Transition: Technical drawing of a cruise ship in fine light blue lines on a dark blue background.
TOWARDS THE GREEN AND DIGITAL SHIP
Innovation and technological development at the service of the energy and digital transition represent the primary direction of development 
THIS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTION RESPONDS TO KEY SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRENDS IN OUR SECTOR
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A market context characterized by challenging decarbonization targets to combat climate change
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An increasing focus on the entire product lifecycle from a circular economy perspective
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A strong drive towards new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), which, in parallel, requires increasingly advanced cybersecurity systems.
Our Vision Our commitment to the energy and digital transition can be summed up in the concept of the “Green and Digital Ship”:
ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2035
We are investing to build the first zero-emission cruise ship, anticipating the IMO’s Net Zero 2050 target.
FLOATING SMART CITIES
Our ships integrate increasingly advanced, connected, and intelligent digital systems
2030
2040
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Sensor & Data Analytics
All ship equipment will be monitored, optimized, and maintained through data collection and analysis.

Onboard & ship-to-shore connectivity
All ships will be connected to a network that will send real-time data to shipowners’ offices, ports, and equipment suppliers.
2040
2050
Automated Green Technologies
Green technologies will be automated and remotely controlled.

Blockchain
Ongoing financial transactions managed through blockchain technology.
Digital Platform
Ship managers, shipowners, banks, and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) can monitor ship performance through a common platform.

Propulsion & Critical System
Many ships will switch propulsion systems, which will be remotely controlled (before becoming fully autonomous).
2050
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Autonomous Operations
Ships will become fully autonomous in all their operations, including mooring, loading, and unloading.

Navigation
Navigation will become fully autonomous and directly connected to the rest of the fleet.
2030
Navis Sapiens, to accelerate our digital transformation

Fincantieri Ingenium, the joint venture 70% owned by Fincantieri NexTech and 30% by Accenture announced in April 2025, aims to combine Accenture’s vast experience in digital platforms, artificial intelligence, connectivity and IoT, cybersecurity, and service design with our specific technological expertise in the naval and defense sectors. Among the first strategic initiatives is the development of Navis Sapiens, the digital ecosystem designed for next-generation ships and the upgrade of the existing fleet.

The project covers three areas:

  • the development of a portfolio of application services to optimize the operational efficiency and lifecycle management of ships and land-based infrastructures
  • the creation of a digital platform capable of enabling applications and advanced features based on artificial intelligence, ensuring cybersecurity
  • a marketplace to create an exchange platform for solutions, including third-party ones, to offer high value-added services and enable new business models for the entire maritime ecosystem.
  • The first ship equipped with Navis Sapiens will enter service by the end of 2025.
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WE ARE WORKING TO BUILD THE NET ZERO SHIP
In line with the goals of the European Union and the IMO, we are working to deliver the first Net Zero ship in 2050, and we have set ourselves the internal target of bringing this forward to 2035. Furthermore, starting in 2025, we plan to deliver the first high-efficiency LNG unit, and by 2030, to build a ship with minimal emissions in port. We have also adopted an ecodesign system that allows us to minimize the environmental impact of ships throughout the entire product lifecycle: from construction, to ship management, to end-of-life dismantling.
Net-Zero Strategies
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WE ARE COMMITTED TO REDUCING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In our daily operations, we work to reduce our CO2 emissions, promote energy efficiency, use natural resources responsibly, and properly dispose of our waste, with a circular economy perspective. Our commitment is realized through the adoption of dedicated Policies, management systems, and certifications, and is supported by significant investments as well as training initiatives for our people.
environmental impacts
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WE PROTECT BIODIVERSITY
We aim to serve as a model of excellence in the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems. Therefore, we have mapped our production sites to analyze their potential impacts on the surrounding environment, assessing their proximity to areas of high biodiversity interest.
respect for biodiversity