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16 May 2025
Meccano Engineering celebrates 25 Years
This year, Meccano Engineering proudly marks a significant milestone: 25 years of pioneering innovation and excellence in the shipping, yachting, offshore, and defense industries.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Trieste with a key office in Livorno, Meccano Engineering has grown into a multidisciplinary firm with a dedicated team of 50 experienced engineers and technicians. Since its inception at the dawn of the new millennium, the company has consistently charted new waters, setting benchmarks in naval architecture, technology, consultancy, design, and service, partnering with prestigious customers such as Fincantieri, Mariotti, Vard, Ferretti Group, Azimut-Benetti Group, MSC, Crystal Cruise.
To commemorate this significant milestone, Meccano Engineering hosted an inspiring and vibrant celebration that brought together the next generation of talent, valued clients, partners, and friends. During a lively Open Day, students and educators from local universities and high schools toured the company’s offices, gaining firsthand insight into landmark projects, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative sustainable solutions that define Meccano Engineering’s approach.
The celebrations culminated in an elegant evening at the historic San Giusto Castle in Trieste, honouring the amazing people behind Meccano Engineering’s successful journey. The event was filled with laughter, fond memories, and heartfelt moments. Guests enjoyed gourmet cuisine, fine regional wines, live music, and dancing, reflecting the vibrant community supporting the company’s mission.
A highlight was the special recognition awarded by RINA and the Municipality of Trieste. RINA representatives, including Giuseppe Zagaria and Lino Ballarin, praised of Meccano Engineering’s role in advancing innovation and quality in the maritime industry. Deputy Mayor Serena Tonel delivered inspiring words, celebrating the company’s positive impact on the local community and its global leadership in sustainable technological advancement.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to our exceptional team, clients, partners, suppliers, and supporters,” said Stefano Reggente, President & CEO of the company. “Your trust and passion are the wind in our sails, propelling us forward with vision and purpose. As we look to the future, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, sustainability and design excellence in every project.”
Looking ahead, Meccano Engineering is focused on expanding its leadership in advanced sustainable practices and technological solutions, including pioneering dual-fuel diesel-methanol propulsion systems and green technologies applied to innovative ship and yacht design, to meet evolving industry demands.
01 March 2025
Trieste
Un onore immenso!
Siamo stati profondamente onorati di aver accolto nei nostri uffici di Trieste l’Ammiraglio Ispettore Capo Giuseppe Abbamonte, Direttore della Direzione Armamenti Navali (NAVARM), accompagnato dall’Ufficiale Addetto (CF) Davide Conti, giunti nella nostra città in occasione della recente cerimonia di arrivo dell’iconica Nave Amerigo Vespucci.
La tempo trascorso assieme è stato un’opportunità preziosa per condividere la nostra expertise e i nostri progetti innovativi, durante la quale l’Ammiraglio Abbamonte ha potuto incontrare la Direzione, i Team Leaders e i Progettisti, approfondendo vari aspetti delle nostre attività e aprendo a interessanti scambi professionali.
La visita si è conclusa con la consegna del Crest di NAVARM, simbolo della nostra collaborazione e della stima reciproca, che suggella un legame che ci onora e ci sprona a nuove sfide.
Ringraziamo sentitamente l’Ammiraglio Abbamonte per averci onorato con questa gradita visita, che testimonia l’interesse per le nostre competenze e rappresenta un importante riconoscimento per tutto il nostro team!
An immense honor!
We are deeply honored to have welcomed at our offices in Trieste Admiral Inspector Chief Giuseppe Abbamonte, Director of the National Naval Armaments Directorate (NAVARM), accompanied by Officer in Charge (FC) Davide Conti, visiting our city on the occasion of the recent Arrival Ceremony of the iconic Amerigo Vespucci ship.
The time spent together was a valuable opportunity to share our expertise and innovative projects. During this time, Admiral Abbamonte met with Company Management, Team Leaders and Designers, engaging in insightful talks about our activities and fostering challenging collaboration.
The visit concluded with the presentation of the NAVARM Crest, a symbol of mutual respect, sealing a bond that honours us and inspires us to take on new challenges. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Admiral Abbamonte for graciously honoring us with this visit which higjlights interest in our skills and represents a significant recognition for our entire team!
23 September 2024
Monaco Yacht Show
The Monaco Yacht Show 2024 has just ended, with lots of new contacts and consolidation of old ones, the intakes of this fantastic event are still vivid.
The path towards greener operations also in the yachting industry is clear, and we must all keep sailing in that direction.
We at Meccano Engineering are at the forefront when it comes to design of green solutions applied to energy production and propulsion of yachts and ships alike. We aim to be the go-to partner for shipyards and Owners across Europe for initial studies up to detail engineering!
Contact us to know more about our know how and experience and how we can best provide our services for your new project!
06 Sept 2024
SMM 2024
After four successful days of networking, exchanging ideas with clients and partners about new projects and opportunities, SMM 2024 has come to a close.
We are honored to have participated in this world-class exhibition event that brought together key players in the maritime industry. During the fair, we had the privilege of engaging in thought-provoking discussions and sharing valuable skills related to the evolution and trends of the shipping and yachting business in the era of energy transition. The event served as a platform for industry professionals to collaborate, explore innovative solutions, and navigate the future of sustainable maritime operations.
Meccano Engineering extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone we had the pleasure of meeting in Hamburg. We are excited about the connections made and the potential for future collaborations. We eagerly anticipate the next edition of this prestigious event, where we can continue to drive the maritime industry forward and contribute to its sustainable growth.
09 July 2024
KEEL LAYING “AMAN AT SE”A” PROJECT
Significant milestone at the T.Mariotti Shipyard in San Giorgio di Nogaro!
We proudly celebrated the keel-laying ceremony for the magnificent megayacht Aman at Sea commissioned by the prestigious @Aman resorts.
This marks the beginning of an exciting journey in luxury yacht construction, and we are honoured to contribute, with our expertise and technical knowledge, to the creation of such an innovative vessel.
12 March 2024
Steel-cutting ceremony for SAMA
It was an honor and we are so proud to have been invited by T. Mariotti S.p.A. – Shipyard to attend the steel-cutting ceremony of SAMA, the new Aman at Sea’s ultra-luxury dual-fuel methanol cruise ship.
First symbolic but important step of the construction! Full steam ahead and looking forward for the next milestones up to delivery!
As always, thanks to all T. Mariotti’s leadership for the continuous trust and the partnership we are so successfully building up month after month.
07 December 2023
Project SAMA
A long, challenging but exciting journey, started two years ago, took us here today, at the signing ceremony of the first AMAN at SEA ship!
This ship is really something unprecedented, setting a new level of luxury and technology.
As Marco Ghiglione, CEO of the builder T. Mariotti, said: “This pioneering project represents the first and true convergence between an ultra-luxury ship and a private yacht: undoubtedly creating a new category of vessel and the first with dual fuel technology (marine gasoil and green methanol).”
It was an honour for us to be mentioned by him as an important partner, as a naval architetture and engineering company. We thank him and all the team at T. Mariotti for the trust.
After the great experience in developing the precontractual design, now we are ready to jump into this new phase of the project, where the detailed engineering, developed together with our partners at Nord Est Engineering, will allow the shipyard to start the construction at the beginning of 2024!
12 October 2023
TORINO
Design for sustainability: a powerful catalyst for change.
In an era of environmental consciousness, we also believe that the role of design in shaping a sustainable future is crucial.
By prioritizing eco-friendly materials, integrating renewable energy solutions, and innovating design, we can contribute to maximize positive change and foster a greener future.
This is the scenario within which we have conceived and developed our brand-new full electric propulsion vessel for river cruises in the name of sustainability.
Designed for the Municipality of Turin, within its plan to relaunch the Po river navigation, this light alloy vessel features an overall length of 16.5 metres and a max width of 5.6 metres. It will accommodate 38 passengers (plus one with reduced mobility) and two crew members. At full load, it is intended to reach a maximum speed of 9 knots and a cruising speed of 8 knots.
The sophisticated design and chromatic features are clearly inspired by the legendary ingot shaped chocolates from Turin, the Giandujotto. A modern futuristic design enabling the vessel to pass under the four bridges along the established routes and allowing the passengers to admire all the beauties of the city.
This innovative vessel can be equipped with smart equipment, which collect data and information on the quality of the water and the river environment during the navigation, allowing passengers to live a truly immersive experience on the river, both tourist and scientific.
The Municipality of Turin has explained that the “river system”, consisting of the River Center, the moorings, the dock and the new boats, will represent a real Living Lab along the river: an ideal place for experimentation and innovation on issues related to climate change, ecological transition and water resources as a whole. A system that will be made available to research bodies, universities, associations and private entities to experiment with technologies and applications related to the sustainability of the river ecosystem.
Our special thanks goes to the whole equipe of Municipality of Torino who trusted our work and chose our company to design this feasibility project and be part of this remarkable call to tender.
24 – 26 October 2023
OMC MED ENERGY – Ravenna
Accelerating the energy transition through innovation?
Best energy discussions in the Mediterranean area with institutional meetings, networking opportunities and debates took place at the latest OMC Med Energy Conference & Exhibition 2023 in Ravenna.
It was a great opportunity for us to present our news regarding the energy transition. New technologies and innovations are the keys to accelerate the process, and we want to be at the forefront to make a significant contribution.
Ravenna with the OMC confirms its central role for the energy sector. It is the perfect place and occasion to discuss and exchange ideas and possible solutions with worldwide leading companies, authorities and associations.
Next appointment: April 2025. In the meantime, we continue our intensive work and researches, joining forces for a sustainable future.
Full steam ahead!
29 September 2023
AIP ORCA 65m by RINA
Today at Monaco Yacht Show we have presented our latest studies on green solutions.
Proud to have received the Approval in Principle certificate by Rina for our Project ORCA 65m with methanol dual fuel propulsion!
We are exited to work alongside key players such as Rina and contribute with our experience to the development of a more sustainable shipping in the years to come!
