A group of major Italian shipowners have founded a new association to represent their interests.
AssArmatori features Italian-flag operators, but also - for the first time - foreign companies with interests in the Italian market and employing Italian seafarers.
Stefano Messina, president of the Ignazio Messina shipping group, has been appointed president.
It is backed by Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), Italia Marittima (Evergreen), Finaval, Moby Lines, Tirrenia, Snav, Delcomar, Caronte & Tourist, Maddalena Lines, Toremar and Caremar.
