Last week at the Cannes Yachting Festival, renowned Italian shipyard, Cantieri di Pisa, announced a substantial €27 million order book for 2024, marking impressive growth since its acquisition by new ownership in 2021, and unveiled a newly-revived Akhir line.

The first model in the new line will be the Akhir 44

During a press conference at the Cannes show, the shipyard charted how sales had steadily risen from €3 million in sales in 2021, to €3.5 million in 2022 and €4 million in 2023, making projected figures for 2024 – with €27 million in orders – quite the leap. Of this, €17 million is in new builds and €10 million in refits. This growth well underscores the company’s rising prominence within the luxury-yacht sector.

Since 2021, Cantieri di Pisa has invested €6 million in expanding and modernising its facilities. The shipyard now boasts an impressive 50,000 sqm of total area, with 24,000 sqm dedicated to refits.

The upgraded facility features six construction slots capable of accommodating yachts up to 56m, positioning the company well to meet the growing demand for larger luxury vessels.

At the Cannes show, Cantieri di Pisa also unveiled its new-look Akhir line, designed by architect-designer Antonio Luxardo, co-founder of Optima Design and appointed the shipyard’s chief designer earlier this year. This new range will blend tradition with innovation, retaining the line’s iconic features such as sleek deckhouse lines and the distinctive “shark-like” bow form.

The new Akhir line will stay true to the brand’s historical legacy but will be redesigned to meet the needs of modern owners

The Akhir line introduces cutting-edge EHPH Power Fin hull technology, promising enhanced performance and efficiency. The first model in this line, the Akhir 44 model will showcase a state-of-the-art vacuum-moulded carbon-fibre composite hull and superstructure.

Cantieri di Pisa also shared news that it has two new boats in production. The 80 Veloce, an upcoming 24m carbon-fibre yacht due to launch in six months, is designed to reach 60 knots. This will be followed by a 37.5m technological explorer with a steel hull and composite superstructure developed by Cantieri di Pisa’s Custom Division with design and engineering by Marcelo Penna Engineering, and is scheduled for launch in summer 2026.

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