Effebi at the ninth edition of SEAFUTURE

Italian boat builder Effebi is taking part in Seafuture 2025 at La Spezia Naval Base (29 September-2 October)
with its exhibition stand (A-07). Effebi specialises in the military sector and is renowned for its ability to combine
outstanding operational flexibility with its forty years’ experience in the construction of vessels up to 50 metres
in length.
“We chose to take part in Seafuture since its very first edition because we immediately recognised its strategic
value and importance as a venue for engagement with representatives of the Italian Navy and international
military delegations. Seafuture is a vital opportunity for highly specialised operators and the entire naval sector
to meet and exchange ideas. Over the last few years, we have delivered vessels having very different features
and serving multiple purposes, which testifies to the versatility of the entire Effebi team and the outstanding
quality of their work” – Effebi’s Managing Director, Katia Balducci.
Effebi confirms to be a reference operator for institutional clients like the Italian Tax Police, the Guardia di
Finanza, with whom a solid partnership was developed and strengthened in recent years. Effebi’s vessels stand
out for their strong focus on eco-sustainability, operational functionality, crew comfort, and safety.
Since 2020, Effebi has built and delivered prototypes in the following lines:
44-metre Coastal Patrol Vessel
Delivered in June 2021, the ‘Tenente Petrucci’ is one of the most advanced units currently used by the Guardia
di Finanza. Effebi’s prototype combined advanced military solutions, safety, and maximum comfort for the
crew, underscoring Effebi’s excellence at both design and construction. This contract was secured through a
tender launched by the Guardia di Finanza and co-funded by the EU as part of the Internal Security Fund
(FRONTEX).
16.5-metre class V 8000 high-speed patrol boat
This super-fast, innovative unit can safely reach a speed of 68 knots. Designed for military use, including pursuit
and boarding operations to counter illegal trafficking, it can boast excellent manoeuvrability. The Guardia di
Finanza recently signed an additional contract for the delivery of 11 more units.
Patrol boats for internal waters – 8.5-metre VAI 300 class for Venice and marine protected areas
Conceived to navigate in environmentally sensitive lagoon areas, these units combine limited size, excellent
manoeuvrability, and noiseless hybrid propulsion, ideal for delicate ecosystems subject to specific requirements.
After testing the prototype, in 2022 the Guardia di Finanza signed an additional contract for a further 20 units. To
date, 13 patrol boats have been delivered, with order completion scheduled for 2026.
22-metre Fast Patrol Vessel for the Police Maritime of the Principality of Monaco.
A unit specifically developed for the Police Maritime of Monaco was delivered in 2021. In addition to standard
patrol operations, this unit can also conduct complex rescue operations thanks to a powerful firefighting
system and a platform that can be lowered down to sea level. In this case too, Effebi proved its ability to
adapt to international operational contexts and meet the specific needs of institutional clients.

Established in 1983 by the Balducci family, who keep running the business to this day, Effebi is now an
international benchmark in the processing of fibreglass and composite materials. The Company operates in the
commercial and military sectors under the Effebi brand and in recreational boating with the Mangusta,
Mangusta GranSport, and Mangusta Oceano brands.
Effebi can rely on three shipyards based in Tuscany – in Massarosa, Massa and Carrara-Avenza -, totalling an
operating area of more than 72,500 sq.m. All processes, from design to lamination, all the way to the final
assembly, are carried out in-house – an approach which guarantees a high level of specialisation, the strictest
quality control, and unparalleled construction consistency, in full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and
ISO 14001:2015 (environment) certifications.
“Effebi is a family business built on strong foundations and a strategic vision for the future. Our most distinctive
quality is the ability to treat each project as unique, developing customised solutions that perfectly meet our
clients’ needs. Painstaking care for detail, design flexibility, and a high level of specialisation are the pillars on
which we’ve always built our value” – Effebi’s Managing Director Katia Balducci
Effebi is recognised and certified by the leading international registers of shipping (RINA, Lloyd’s Register,
Bureau Veritas, ABS) and keeps investing in research and innovation, with a special focus on sustainability and
safety.