Tankoa Yachts strengthens Civitavecchia site
Italian superyacht builder Tankoa Yachts is further developing its in-house production process in Civitavecchia and Genoa, where the two facilities now operate as a single industrial hub dedicated to the construction of large superyachts.
The strategy aims to give the yacht builder total operational control over its pipeline while scaling up capacity to meet global demand.
The continued development of the Civitavecchia site forms part of Tankoa’s long-term strategy to increase overall production capacity and further consolidate a flexible and integrated industrial model between its two shipyards. Since 2020 – when the company operated exclusively from its historic Genoa facility with around 30 employees and the production of a single large yacht per year – Tankoa Yachts has evolved into a dual-site operation with more than 120 direct employees and approximately 600 indirect collaborators, an expanded product range from 45 to 80 metres, and an annual delivery capacity of three to four yachts.
Streamlining the build pipeline
The 34,000-square-metre Civitavecchia site, located within the commercial port area, is optimised for the core stages of hull construction. This includes heavy steelwork, initial systems installation, and early-stage outfitting.
Once the construction phase in Civitavecchia is completed, the hulls are transferred by land and loaded onto a floating barge before being towed to Genoa, where final outfitting, commissioning, sea trials and delivery are performed.
Following a successful proof-of-concept transfer in July 2025, the logistical pipeline is operating at full capacity. Four major transfers are scheduled for 2026:
- March 2026: The first two hulls – measuring 50m and 55m – successfully departed Civitavecchia together on a single barge.
- Early summer 2026: Two additional hull transfers are slated for transit.
- H2 2026: Subsequent shipments are scheduled to align with the shipyard’s production timeline.
Current order book and milestones
The Civitavecchia shipyard currently has seven hulls under construction, spanning the 50m to 72m segments across both full- and semi-custom platforms.
Among key milestones scheduled in the coming months are the keel-laying ceremony for a 61-metre yacht, the steel-cutting of the 72-metre project and the engine installation on a 50-metre unit.
Tankoa confirmed plans to progressively expand Civitavecchia’s operational scope. Future phases will see the site absorb more advanced production tasks, including additional outfitting operations, launch operations and support for sea trials.
Workforce expansion and vertical integration
Tankoa Yachts is also reinforcing its presence within the local area by fostering a network of specialised skills, suppliers and marine industry professionals. The site currently involves around 300 people across direct employees and supply chain activities, with continued growth supported by partnerships with local technical institutes and training organisations. At the same time, the company is increasingly bringing activities in-house, reducing reliance on subcontracting in favour of greater operational control, enhanced safety and consistently high-quality standards.
Both in Genoa and Civitavecchia, Tankoa maintains close cooperation with local institutions, pursuing a dual objective: strengthening the regional supply chain and consolidating an efficient production hub capable of generating value for both the territory and the wider Italian yachting industry, while also investing in education and training initiatives alongside vocational schools, universities and regional authorities. The aim is to create opportunities for younger generations and help address the shortage of specialised professionals across the sector.
