Green ships and ports: agreement between Eni, Fincantieri and Rina to reduce discharges and pollution
Three companies sign the agreement to encourage new fuels. The government has the task of adapting the ports
Europe wants to protect the sea with new rules. Will he make it before the June vote?
After an initial agreement between Parliament and Council on the environmental impacts of ships, the approval of the new law is awaited. Two new directives increase controls and sanctions.
Sioi and the Navy present the Spring School "Italy as a maritime country: challenges and opportunities"
The objective of the course is to promote greater awareness of the importance of maritimeity for Italy. The 36-hour course will take place in hybrid mode (web live and in person), from 15 March to 4 May 2024
YoungShip Italia appointments: Nicolò Iguera is the new president, three vice-presidents, and Esther Marchetti general secretary
Renewal of appointments at the top of YoungShip Italia, the Italian branch of YoungShip International which with the patronage of Confitarma brings together young people between 20 and 40 years old involved in the economy and maritime industry - The Genoese engineer Iguera is the…
Sea Federation: Mario Mattioli confirmed president. New council elected
Confirmed unanimously for the three-year period 2024-2027 in the organization that brings together the national cluster of maritime activities. Mattioli, as well as of the Sea Federation, is the outgoing president of Confitarma. The new council was also elected
Gruppo d'Amico and Ogyre together to clean the seas of waste
The project for the protection of the sea "Fishing for litter" has been promoted, which aims to contribute to the protection of the marine environment. The goal is to recover and dispose of over 10.500 kg of waste in the seas and oceans in the next three years
Mussels, the hard work of sea farmers. The story of Nadia Maggioncalda: the only "muscolaia" in Italy
Strength and love for the sea guide the muscle worker Nadia Maggioncalda: the only woman in all of Italy to carry out this tiring job. . Over 30 years ago she met Eugenio in La Spezia, the one who would later become her husband in '89,…
MSC launches Nicola Mastro, the record-breaking container ship. Aponte on Ita: “We are here”
The MSC Nicola Mastro, the largest container ship ever docked in Italy, was launched in the port of Trieste. 400 meters long which can carry over 24 containers. Aponte opens up on Ita Airways: "Negotiation with Lufthansa advanced, but if there is…
Underwater cellars: wine with the scent of the sea is becoming more and more popular
Refine the wine in the waters of the sea is becoming an increasingly widespread trend both in Italy and abroad. Here is the experimental project "Submerged Cellars" on which the Municipality of Porto Cesareo in Puglia is working
Calabria gives space to environmental cinema. The sea is the protagonist of « Filmare Festival » until 4th August
Short films, films, documentaries in the third edition of a review that rewards Calabria. A tour in four stages
Summer by the sea: more safety and environmental protection with the "Go Slowly" campaign. 2022 warmest year
The campaign runs throughout the year and brings together over 30 organisations. Why a bank takes the side of the "guardians of the sea"
Ports, the energy transition passes through the South: there is room for 7 regasification plants but also for biofuels and hydrogen
The data from the latest Srm-Intesa Sanpaolo Report on the economy of the sea certify Italy's leadership in maritime transport in the Mediterranean with a 40% share of transported volumes. Focus on energy and the South
Ports, Shipping and Logistics: Italy's import-export by sea has grown by 66% in 10 years according to the Srm Report
The forecasts for global maritime trade are also positive, which will increase by 1,8% in 2023, and then grow again by 3,1% in 2024. The Srm 2023 Report linked to Intesa Sanpaolo
OceanGate, what's behind the tragedy. Tourism for the rich against research: savings on safety and nothing scientific
A human and technological tragedy that has nothing to do with scientific explorations. The exaggerated cost of "visits" to the Titanic. Professor Alessio Rovere, professor at the Cà Foscari University of Venice speaks
Electricity from sea waves: Eni installs and tests the first device in Pantelleria
Eni has completed, about 800 meters from the coast of the island of Pantelleria, the installation of the first device that transforms wave motion into energy
Alto Mare protected area: why the UN agreement is so important for fishing and the environment. How will it be applied?
After 15 years of negotiations, an agreement on the protection of the oceans has been reached at the UN. The era of savage exploitation is over. Sandro Carniel oceanographer of the CNR explains what he establishes and what can change now
Blue economy: Europe invests 800 million euros in sea defence. From 6 March exhibition in Naples
The World Oceans Conference charts new ways to protect waters and commercial traffic. UNESCO brings an interactive exhibition on the health of the seas to Naples
Economy of the sea: the States General of the Chambers of Commerce in Rome
The 'General States of the chambers of commerce on the economy of the sea were held at the Unioncamere headquarters in Rome to discuss the needs of businesses and national development policies of the Economy of the Sea
Confitarma: the 2023 Budget Law completely lacks attention to the shipping industry
According to the Italian Confederation of Shipowners there is little political attention to the requests reported by the shipowning sector
Mario Mattioli: confirmed president of the Federation of the Sea
Unanimously confirmed for a third two-year mandate in the organization that brings together the national cluster of maritime activities. Mattioli, as well as the Federation of the Sea, is president of Confitarma
Banca Generali and Stefano Guindani in the Maldives for the photographic project on the 2030 UN Agenda
Banca Generali and the project for the environment with two objectives: on the one hand to highlight the negative action of man on the environment and on the community, on the other to see how mankind itself has instead an extraordinary ability to recover through solutions innovative and…
Rome Baccalà: four days of full gastronomic and cultural immersion in Testaccio
From 8 to 11 September chefs, workshops, festivals and tastings to outline the new frontiers of cod between history and sustainability
Alien fish in the Mediterranean, the appeal of Mariscadoras: "We buy the blue crab"
It is one of two alien species of blue crab that have recently arrived in the Mediterranean. If caught, it can be processed and resold on the international market: the appeal of the Rimini-based company to Mariscadoras women
Economy of the sea: companies find it difficult to cover one job out of four
The main problem is the small number of candidates - Inadequate skills, on the other hand, cover only 10,6% of the difficulties - Here are the most sought-after figures
Waste in the water, green light from the Senate to the Save the Sea Law: recovering it is no longer a crime
The new law will allow fishermen to bring the waste they recover at sea ashore. Until now they had to put it back to sea in order not to be accused of illegal transport of waste
Sick oceans mobilize banks and financial institutions: there is also Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
At the conference on the oceans, the big banks come together to fight water degradation. 4 billion euros in three years. Doubled the previous commitment of 2 billion euros.
Clean sea: the green fuel agreement is underway
Irena and International chamber of shipping sign an agreement to accelerate the use of green fuels. The agreement can make an important contribution to the decarbonisation of maritime transport
Logistics boom: fireworks on the sea between freight, profits and shopping
Golden season for sea logistics: freight rates have increased fivefold since the beginning of the pandemic - Three billion-dollar deals in less than twenty days
Percebes, the precious shrimp-flavored sea monsters loved by great chefs
A rare delicacy at Christmas. They look like a hoofed hand reaching out from the rock. They live on the Atlantic reefs of Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Their meat is delicious but the cost in terms of human lives has jumped.…
The maritime economy relies on a sustainable hub
The structure was born from the experience of two consolidated industrial realities. Bringing together the supply chain but also aiming for the South
Sos Ambiente, huge quantities of microplastics in the seas from washing machines
The complaint of the British cross-party parliamentary group APPG and the association of household appliances industries recommends adopting anti-pollution solutions in the production of internationally replicable washing machines
Sapore di Sale: in Cervia the festival of the white gold produced by Slow Food
From today to Sunday the city of Cervia celebrates the ancient tradition of the remittance of salt, the transport on the Burchielle towed along the banks of the canal. The ancient festival that closed the working season is renewed, which in 1792 was…
FISHTUNA: In Favignana a festival between tuna and traps, sustainability and tourism development
Favignana and the Egadi islands involved in a widespread festival that will be divided into five days of show cooking, workshops, master classes, shows, debates, but also naturalistic hiking, guided diving. All to arouse the attention of a large public on the importance of recovering…
Palinuro, 10 years since the disappearance of the ghost wreck
The passionate story of the last discovery of the wreckage of the Second World War plane in Palinuro, before its definitive disappearance, about 10 years ago
Confitarma, d'Amico launches the 5 challenges of young shipowners
In the assembly of Confitarma's Young Shipowners, the new president Salvatore d'Amico illustrated the five priorities that will inspire his mandate for the relaunch of the Italian maritime sector
Greener shipping but hydrogen ships are not close yet
According to the General Manager of Confitarma, Luca Sisto, shipping is moving towards an ecological transition but cradling false illusions does not help: an overview of the country system is essential
La Maddalena Island: Ocean Day for the new generations
June 8 is the day dedicated to the great sea and which in Italy concerns the Mare Nostrum and its civilization
Basil grown at the bottom of the sea: it becomes reality in Noli
An underwater greenhouse built in Noli, on the western Ligurian coast. The Orto di Nemo, an underwater greenhouse built in Noli, is the first underwater hydroponic cultivation project. Basil grown in underwater biospheres is greener, more aromatic and richer…
Blue Economy EU, Europe continent of the sea
In the Report on the EU Blue Economy, researchers cross data and positive trends towards sustainability. Green activities at sea have exceeded greenhouse gases. An important business, fundamental for exports.
From the Cinque Terre to the Dolomites at high speed: summer by train
For the first time the Frecciarossa, the high-speed train symbol of Trenitalia (FS group), will reach even the most remote tourist locations this summer, by the sea and in the mountains.
World Oceans Day: let's save the sea, here's how
INTERVIEW WITH ROSALBA GIUGNI, president of Marevivo, a non-profit organization which deals with the marine environment and which is based in a boat on the Tiber in the center of Rome - June 8 is World Oceans Day but there are at least three…
Free beaches and establishments: the rules for going to the sea
Beaches and bathing establishments are considered "high-risk places" - To avoid a new wave of infections, Inail and Iss have established rules for managers, customers and bathers - Here's everything you need to know
Sea, swimming pool, air conditioning: is there a risk of contagion?
Summer 2020 will be marked by coexistence with the coronavirus, so let's clarify some anti-contagion rules to respect (and some myths to dispel)
Summer won't be in quarantine: holidays yes, but how?
"This summer we will not be on the balcony and the beauty of Italy will not remain in quarantine but we will be able to go to the sea, to the mountains and to enjoy our cities": Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte promises it in an interview with Corriere. We hope all of this…
Martina Caruso, the first star to shine on Salina
At 25 she was the youngest starred chef in the history of Italy. Three years later, Michelin crowned her Woman Chef of the Year. The boundless love for Salina and her secrets. Her Signum restaurant is an innovative interpretation of…
Sustainability: CDP, Eni and Fincantieri against plastic at sea
The three groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of joint projects in the circular economy and, in particular, to combat the spread of plastic waste at sea
Taranto, not only Ilva: the road to sea reclamation
In front of the steelworks there is a large stretch of sea that has been polluted for years by all kinds of waste. The Life4MarPiccolo project, supported by the European Union, involves the CNR, ENEA and the Municipality of Taranto.
Diving, the oldest diver in the world is 96 years old
New dive record for Ray Woolley, already the oldest diver in the world. He confirmed his supremacy for the third time, in the waters off the island of Cyprus. 42 meters of maximum depth for its recreational diving without…
Cigarettes, the campaign against butts on the beach starts
Throughout the month of August the initiative, promoted by Philip Morris Italia, will be conducted on the beach of Mondello, in Palermo - The weight of cigarette butts dispersed into the environment every year all over the world is 800.000 tons.
The secret of the navigator Soldini on a boat: the pressure cooker
Solitary navigator but with taste ... for the table. Giovanni Soldini in the long ocean crossings always reserves a gastronomic moment by relying on the pressure cooker, a precious ally for cooking tasty lunches on the boat even in adverse weather conditions…
Fashion and beach: no microfibres, yes to linen and "filtering" washing machines
Marevivo and the Accademia Costume & Moda in Rome are launching a campaign to reduce the mountain of microfibres that end up in the sea every year. Useful new detailed labels of clothing but also more advanced appliances
Economy of the sea: Italy in health, China new center of gravity
On the occasion of the Genoa Shipping Week, Intesa Sanpaolo presented the data on the state of health of the Ligurian port and of the blue economy, which in Italy generates added value of over 45 billion - The challenge is the Chinese competition.
World Oceans Day, Senni: "Changing fishing to save the seas"
INTERVIEW WITH DOMITILLA SENNI, spokeswoman for the NGO Mediterranean Recovery Action on the occasion of Oceans Day: "The problem is not just plastic. The Mediterranean is particularly at risk because it is a semi-enclosed sea".
Salvamare Law: awards to fishermen who clean up waste from the water
Fishermen will be able to bring the recovered plastic ashore. The ports will equip docks to store waste and the Arera will set the rates for disposal.
Artificial Intelligence and its new frontier: the sea
The project is by Vard, a Norwegian naval company acquired by Fincantieri: the first self-driving and electric ship will be delivered in 2020 - VIDEO.
Energy from sea waves: Eni, Cdp, Fincantieri and Terna agreement
Cdp, Eni, Terna and Fincantieri have signed an agreement for the industrial-scale construction of energy production plants from sea waves
Roy Caceres' recipe: spaghetti, powder and the scent of the sea
An unprecedented combination of flavors and raw materials for the seductive dish proposed by the Colombian starred chef Roy Caceres, which brings land and sea into dialogue
Sea and plastic, Marevivo mobilizes old and new partners
On 9 March Marevivo, Dialogues and the Recchi Foundation organize "MadreMare Truth, Emotions and Legends of the Sea" at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The appointment with Boero, Strinati and Recchi aims to tell the wonders of the sea and to raise funds for the campaign…
Anchovies from Menaica: a precious rarity saved from extinction
Thanks to the Slow Food presidium in Marina di Pisciotta, the fishing and processing of anchovies with pinkish and bloodless flesh has been safeguarded. There were only 6 boats left to fish for them
Gavi, the Piedmontese white wine that tastes of the sea
30 km from the sea, the Piedmontese gastronomic tradition meets the history and flavors of the ancient Republic of Genoa: DOGC label, Gavi is one of the first GMO Free in the world, with a vocation for export.
Oceans, in 2050 there will be more plastic than fish
Is it possible to reinvent plastic? This is what the Global Opportunity Report asked with shocking results. Here are which ones
Energy from the sea: Italy in pole position with the Pelagos project
Enea has launched the Italian hub that participates in the Pelagos Blue Energy Cluster, the 2,4 million euro European project that promotes the exploitation of marine energies to produce electricity. Exploitable the Strait of Messina, the…
Tourism, for Italy it is the summer of redemption
In 2017, tourist visits in Italy will exceed 200 million with a turnover of 22 billion euros - The sea is top of the list, but the mountains are also trendy and the cities of art attract many foreigners -…
Environment Minister Galletti: "Fires, sea, climate: there is no turning back"
WEEKEND INTERVIEW with the Minister of the Environment Gian Luca Galletti. "Every burned tree will be replaced, 5 million allocated. Arsonists 20 years in prison as required by the law on eco-crimes". "Trump's overtures? In the end, he won't be able to leave his country…
Freediving World Championships: 18 medals for the Azzurri
Excellent performance by the Azzurri at the Indoor Freediving World Cup organized by FIPSAS. Six specialties are scheduled: Dynamic Apnea without Gear, Speed Apnea 100 m, Static Apnea, Endurance Apnea 16×50 m, Dynamic Apnea with Fins and Dynamic Apnea with Monofin,…
The new frontier of the mining industry: the seabed
In the hangar of a mining engineering company in Great Britain, a 250-ton machine dominates: it will be used to extract minerals from the seabed, 1600 meters deep, swallowing the intensely mineralized volcanic effusions that rise from the abyss.
An Italian software to predict rogue waves
Anomalous waves (monsters that can reach 20-30 meters in height) have been responsible for many disasters in the oceans, but also in the Mediterranean, see the case of the Louis Majesty cruise ship - A software developed by the University of Turin seeks…
Stock market, historic thud for the maritime transport index
In addition to the record drop since January (-60%) it should also be noted that the Baltic Dry Index - this is the name of the indicator of the state of health of international cargo transport - is at a one-year low and close…
Greece world leader for merchant fleet, surpassed even Japan
After years of economic recession, Greece regains the world supremacy of the merchant fleet - A nice revenge, even against Japan which even before the crisis in Athens, in 2000, had reached the first place.
The sea is resisting the crisis: the "blue economy" is worth 120 billion considering related industries
The sea goes against the tide and resists the crisis: according to Unioncamere, over 7 kilometers of Italian coast (including the islands) yielded 2011 jobs (+2013%) in the three-year period 24.300-3,1, against a total loss of almost 700 jobs in…