Among the more than 50 expressions of interest in the reconversion and reindustrialization of the area of the former power plant in the port of Brindisi received by the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy by the deadline of 17 March there is that of the Neapolitan group Piloda which operates in the construction sectors, maritime and nautical and, through the Piloda Shipyard division, carries out shipbuilding and repair activities in the ports of Naples and Brindisi. The Neapolitan group presented today his proposal which - he specified - provides for the construction of a dry dock of 230 by 48 meters and new infrastructure with an investment of 140 million euros and the hiring of 250 new direct employees and the creation of a equivalent number of indirect jobs.

The company stressed that this is a project that Configure as an expansion of the already rather than the launch of a new initiative, and can be ready in 24 months starting in 2026 because the necessary authorisations have already been granted by the competent authorities under the new zoning plan harbour.

The goal is to make the port of Brindisi a hub of excellence for the repair, refitting of boats up to 200 meters, mega yachts, and for ship demolition. «Our project - explained the CEO of Piloda Shipyard, Donato Di Palo - plans to have the new floating dock in provision for refitting and demolition activities. A basin already authorized under the so-called "Concordia Decree" for ship demolitions by units more than 500 gross tonnage. The market is in growth. Considering the new emissions regulations that gradually come into force over the next few years, will always be plus the naval units that will be scrapped. Currently," he recalled, "the market is predominantly abroad, suffice it to say that even the Italian Navy demolishes its own units outside our borders national ones". "The impact on employment - he pointed out Di Palo - would be of great importance, both looking at the in the short term, in the period covered by the project, both looking at long term. Brindisi would thus become a hub fundamental for the entire lower Adriatic and the Mediterranean, creating an important satellite industry thanks also to its ability employment given by the experience and maritime vocation of the city. In Italy there are very few basins suitable for the dismantling of ships up to 250 meters, such as what is intervened on the Concordia in Genoa. Brindisi would become a beacon for the sector".

With regard to the company's current activity in Brindisi, Di Paolo specified that "the construction site is was founded in the 60s and acquired by Piloda Group in 2020. We are making - he added - continuous investments in technology and human resources. Our strategic location in the Mediterranean, infrastructures (dock, floating dock Don Antonio) and refitting, maintenance, repair and conversion place us at the center of continuous growth." "It is an area of almost 35,000 meters square meters with about 3,000 square meters of covered area in Via Torpedo boat Perseo. We use cutting-edge technologies such as 3D design software, advanced welding, and materials to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and environmentally friendly. Committed to sustainability, We adopt ecological practices and cooperate with the authorities to protect the marine ecosystem. Piloda Shipyard Brindisi collaborates with the main shipping companies, government and academic institutions, committing 130 employees to a turnover of 25 million euros. Brindisi for us is not only a place where we carry out a large part of our core business, but also a springboard for the future development of the shipbuilding area and to guarantee continuous employment and excellent training".