Ferretti Group hosts Convergence by Mont Blanc

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Ferretti Group CCO Stefano de Vivo (left) and CEO Alberto Galassi

Courmayeur, at the foot of Mont Blanc in northwest Italy, was the spectacular location for this year’s edition of Convergence, the long-running professional training event organised by Ferretti Group. The event hosted over 100 captains and chief engineers of ships and yachts in the Ferretti Group fleet, and the range of topics included future scenarios in environmental sustainability and energy transition.

Stefano de Vivo, Chief Commercial Officer of Ferretti Group, said: “The first in-person Convergence after two years online demonstrated the absolute importance of this event as a generator of know-how and team spirit.

“The discussions among more than 100 captains and chief engineers were interesting and satisfying, because the ability of yachting professionals to work as a team and exchange insights is a core driver of the success of Ferretti Group and its yachts. Convergence leaves us better informed, better motivated and better able to offer our owners an even safer, more rewarding yachting experience.”

De Vivo and Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi kicked off the first day’s activities by outlining the company’s latest financial results, new models and projects under construction at the Group’s yards, and the most innovative technologies installed on board.

Presentations included the innovation-related work of the individual brands, with a special focus on Ferretti Group’s commitment to sustainability, a core value underpinning activities from emissions reduction to energy transition. There was also focus on research into sustainable materials and innovative technologies such as those found on the new Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90 (see news).

Convergence 2023 was held at Courmayeur at the foot of Mont Blanc

Much of the second day was devoted to training, with panel discussions led by management with world-class partners and experts.

The first session, ‘Propulsion systems and alternative fuels, with a view to environmental sustainability and compliance with new regulations’, was held by Danilo Giunchi (Ferretti Group Engineering Director), Gianluca Ciniero (CRN Engineering Director), Matteo Mangherini (Lateral), Tobias Kohl (MTU), Andrea Piccione (Volvo), Francesco Monti (Podium) and Giuseppe Zagaria (RINA).

The second session, ‘Prevention of and response to onboard accidents, with a special focus on managing accidents caused by lithium batteries and new alternatives to hydrocarbon-derived fuels’, was held by Paul Fuller (Howden Sturge), Tom Walters (Holman Fenwick Willan), Massimo Farnesi (Marinefire), Francesco Monti (Podium) and Andrea Venturelli (RINA).

In both panel discussions, the audience used an interactive app to give feedback and ask questions in real time, which encouraged participation. “The discussions were thought-provoking, useful and educational, with many questions raised and interesting comments,” Ferretti Group stated.

MTU, RINA., Simrad, Sleipner and Volvo were the event’s main partners, Amare Group, Asea Power System and F.lli Canalicchio were technical sponsors, while Porto Mirabello marina, Range Rover and Yacht Club de Monaco were among other exclusive partners.

Guests had the opportunity to visit Range Rover House, discover the adrenaline-inducing features of the New Range Rover Sport on a snow-covered track, and experience the Defender’s spirit of off-road adventure at the Defender Snow Park. There was also a competition in which participants had to pilot drones over an adventurous timed course while avoiding numerous obstacles.

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