Cantiere Delle Marche

Cantiere delle Marche

Shipyard History

In 2010, three experienced yacht entrepreneurs – Ennio Cecchini, the Virgili family, and Vasco Buonpensiere – embarked on a new venture and founded Cantiere delle Marche (CdM). Located in Ancona, their 16,000 square meter facility enabled them to build up to six explorer yachts at once, with their first, the 26 meter Darwin 86 called Vitadimare 3, utilizing a hybrid propulsion system, delivered in 2011.

By 2015, Cantiere delle Marche had become a top producer of explorer yachts, with a total of 22 vessels having been delivered by the time of their 10th anniversary in 2020. Throughout the years, they have also worked to expand their production capacity and model ranges. Cantiere delle Marche's work has been widely recognized in the superyacht industry, with many enjoying the combination of their high craftsmanship and distinctive designs. As a result, the yard remains in high demand for luxury yacht building.

Shipyard Specialty

Cantiere delle Marche specializes in building mid-sized explorer yachts of the highest calibre, ranging from 25 to 49 metres in length and up to 500 gross tonnage. These boats are constructed of steel and built with a full displacement hull configuration, offering exceptional cruising range that make them ideal for exploring the seas. The yard has a reputation for providing semi-custom and full-custom builds with advanced technology and meticulous craftsmanship, as well as the ability to personalize projects for individual clients. CdM prides itself on strong collaborations with top designers and subcontractors that enable them to produce superior-quality yachts.

Notable deliveries and models

Since its inception in 2010, Cantiere delle Marche has rapidly grown its range of semi-custom model sizes.

CdM in numbers

• Three purpose-built sheds covering 10,000 sqm
• 750 sqm private quay with berths for four vessels up to 164’ (50m)
• Wide range covering from 85’ (25m) to 154’ (47m) in length
• More than 18 nominations and awards won to date
• Sustainability, reliability, and unrivalled capabilities  at the heart of each design
• Four series with dedicated specificities and explorer capacities as the core DNA
• The DARWIN series: trawler-looking, the real expression of explorer yachts, ranging from 86’ (26m) to 115’ (35m) in length
• The FLEXPLORER series: deeply versatile and flexible explorer yachts, ranging from 132’ (40m) to 146’ (44.5m)
• The DEEP BLUE series: the future of explorer yachts, boasting elegance and style, winner of the World Superyacht Awards 2023 in the Displacement Motor Yachts 499GT and below category, ranging from 105’ (32m) to 141’ (43m) in length
• The RJ series: the most yacht-looking line, but 100% explorer at the heart, ranging from 115’ (35m) to 155’ (47m) in length
• 12 yachts currently under construction (2023)