63rd Genoa International Boat Show

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“This is much more than a Boat Show, it is a stage for the ambitions of Italy as a whole, not only for the yachting market", Defence Minister

Guido Crosetto said in his video-message for the inauguration ceremony of the 63^rd Genoa International Boat Show. The ceremony took place this morning.

Minister Crosetto highlighted the importance of the “Piano Mare" (Sea Plan), which aims to turn Italy into a European – but not only-  energy hub.

“We want to enhance tourism and the relevant segment of the yachting market and strengthen our well-structured, advanced, unique skills, deep-rooted  into our country's industrial and social fabric",  he added, underscoring that the sea, and our shipbuilding industry, are part of our history:

“The history of a nation with 8,300 km of coastline. –he said- A nation that boasts a historical association with the sea, a legacy that emerged with the Marine Republics- and Genoa, which hosts us today, was one of them- and is mirrored in our shipbuilding industry, still a leading industry the world over".

Minister Crosetto, in his video-message, reiterated the need to remain vigilant and safeguard the seas, as the Italian Navy does from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indo- Pacific.

“The sea –he added- is also a showcase for our nation, as shown by our Vespucci training ship, whose tour is a success at the diplomatic, political, military and social level, representing the “Made in Italy" label across the seas".