‘Now Europe is a market’: Fincantieri sees new opportunities closer to home
Visitors gather at the Fincantieri stand during Euronaval 2026 ahead of the unveiling of the company’s new MMMV concept. (Photo: author)
Fincantieri naval vessels chief Eugenio Santagata spoke to Shephard about opportunities and how they sit within a portfolio backed by a “strong backlog”, as Euronaval 2026 unfolded.
Euronaval 2026 in Paris was a busy week for Fincantieri. The Italian shipbuilder announced five agreements during the show, including a consortium agreement for the second phase of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) programme. It also unveiled a new ship, the Multi-Mission Modular Vessel (MMMV).
Eugenio Santagata, general manager of Fincantieri’s naval vessels division, had every reason to be pressed for time.
What emerged was a statement of position. Santagata was measured and unhurried, and declined to nominate a single must-win competition, preferring to describe a company that believes it has already arrived. Europe, he said, is no
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