T. Mariotti

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T. Mariotti S.p.A. is an Italian shipbuilder based in Genoa, Italy. [1] The company specializes in building small cruise ship - mainly focused on the luxury market, superyachts and offshore vessels. The company also does refits of ships and yachts. T. Mariotti employs roughly 1,000 people. [2] 44°23′53″N8°55′56″E / 44.398143996559554°N 8.932102850274745°E / 44.398143996559554; 8.932102850274745

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T. Mariotti S.P.A.
Industry Shipbuilding
Founded1928;96 years ago (1928) in Genova, Italy
FounderTemistocle Mariotti
Headquarters
Genoa, Italy
Products Cruise ships, offshore vessels, superyachts
OwnerGenova Industrie Navali Holding
Number of employees
1000
Websitewww.mariottiyard.it
Silver Shadow, built by T. Mariotti in 1999 Silver Shadow, Fremantle, 2018 (05).jpg
Silver Shadow, built by T. Mariotti in 1999
Fulk Al Salamah, built by T.Mariotti in 2016 Muttrah-Muscat mTrH, msqT 25.jpg
Fulk Al Salamah, built by T.Mariotti in 2016

History

The company was founded in 1928 as a ship repair company [3] by Temistocle Mariotti. In the 1950s the company began to focus on ship conversions. The company entered the cruise ship market in the 1990s. Here it mostly focuses on the ultra luxury cruise ship segment, building ships that are smaller but more luxurious than many of its competitors. The company claims that its ships are built to the highest environmental regulatory standards.

In the 2000s entered the superyacht market, via its brand Mariotti Yachts.

In 2007 T. Mariotti entered into a joint venture with Italian steel manufacturer Cimolai S.p.A. to form CI.MAR Costruzioni Navali S.p.A. [4] The joint venture is a shipyard based at Cimolai's facility alongside the Corno River, near San Giorgio di Nogaro. CIMAR builds the ship's hull which is subsequently towed to Genoa and outfitted by T. Mariotti. [5] The first ship built under this arrangement was Seabourn Odyssey. [6]

In the 2010s the company further diversified into the offshore sector. [7]

In 2019 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana placed an order with T. Mariotti for a rail ferry. The ship was to be 147 metres (482 ft 3 in) long and to operate in the Strait of Messina. [8] The ship was named Iginia and was delivered in November 2021 [9] to Bluferries. The ship is hybrid powered and is claimed to emit zero emissions in port. [10]

In 2021 T. Mariotti began outfitting MV Seabourn Venture, the first luxury expedition ship that the yard had dealt with. [11] The ship's hull was built by the CIMAR shipyard in San Giorgio di Nogaro. [12] Seabourn Venture was delivered in June 2022. [13]

It is announced in 2023 that T. Mariotti will realize for the Marina Militare two units of transport of cargo and personnel, but also of support to the services of signaling of lighthouses and ships. A contract that strengthens the activity on the military market of this shipyard, already selected for the construction of the new submarine intervention building of the Italian fleet.

In spring 2024 the construction of the megayacht for Aman at Sea begins, the result of a joint venture with Cruise Saudi, which will debut in 2027.

Notable vessels

NameBuilt forYear CompletedNotes
Costa Marina.jpg Costa Marina Costa Cruises 1988
Silver Cloud arriving at Tallinn 9 July 2015.JPG Silver Cloud Silversea Cruises 1995
Silver Wind IMO 8903935 (11716132336).jpg Silver Wind Silversea Cruises 1995
Seven Seas Navigator in Venice.JPG Seven Seas Navigator Radisson Seven Seas Cruises 1999
Silver shadow ovik02.jpg Silver Shadow Silversea Cruises 2000
Spb Evening MV Silver Whisper at English Embankment.jpg Silver Whisper Silversea Cruises 2001
Seven Seas Voyager (32206158765).jpg Seven Seas Voyager Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2003
Seabourn Odyssey (ship, 2009) near Meganisi in 2018.jpg Seabourn Odyssey Seabourn 2009
Seabourn Sojourn (5).JPG Seabourn Sojourn Seabourn 2011
Seabourn Quest (48331819687).jpg Seabourn Quest Seabourn 2016
Fulk Al Salamah 180322.jpg Fulk Al Salamah Oman Royal Yacht 2016
SEABOURN VENTURE 02.jpg Seabourn Venture Seabourn 2022
Porto Nogaro - Mar 173 in uscita dal porto.jpg Seabourn Pursuit Seabourn 2023

Yachts

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References

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  2. ↑ "T. Mariotti - Founded in 1928, Mariotti is now one of the world leaders in the construction of ultra-luxury cruise ships, megayachts and offshore vessels". www.mariottiyard.it. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
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  8. ↑ Maritime, Baird (2019-03-26). "T. Mariotti and San Giorgio del Porto to build new rail ferry for RFI". Baird Maritime. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
  9. ↑ Sandra. "New train/ropax ferry IGINIA delivered". Ferry Shipping News. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
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