3 October 2026

Amer Yachts Golden Sponsor of the Balkans Blue Economy Summit: Innovation, Sustainability, and Talent Development Take Center Stage at BSF 2026

Durrës, September 2026 – The Balkans Sea Fair (BSF), the upcoming premier boat and nautical trade exhibition taking place at Marina Orikum, Vlorë, from October 16 to 18, 2026, is proud to announce Amer Yachts (Permare Group) as a Golden Sponsor of the Balkans Blue Economy Summit. A true beacon of Italian nautical excellence, Amer Yachts strengthens its strategic outlook toward Albania and the broader Balkan region—a territory experiencing extraordinary growth in maritime infrastructure, yacht tourism, and industrial shipbuilding.

Fresh Success in Cannes: The New 42 Explorer Goes Even Further

This announcement comes hot on the heels of major international momentum for the yard. At the recent Cannes Yachting Festival, Amer Yachts continued to turn heads on the global stage, reaffirming its pioneering role in sustainable design, eco-friendly composite alternatives, and high-efficiency propulsion. A key highlight on their roadmap is the unveiling of the new Amer 42 Explorer, a groundbreaking 42-meter steel and full-aluminum superyacht concept whose interior was conceived by Luiz De Basto. The creative engineering and naval architecture are led by Arch. Antonio Luxardo (Optima Design), the driving force behind a number of the yard's latest generation vessel lines including the Amer 95, 96 Sanremo, F100, and F120.

Tangible Next-Gen Core Values

Rooted in environmental respect, cutting-edge technology, and human capital, these values will come to life directly during the Balkans Blue Economy Summit through a series of high-profile initiatives:

Institutional & Technical Panels: Barbara Amerio, a prominent voice in the maritime sector and former multi-term President of industry associations, will be among the keynote speakers and panelists.
Sessions on Youth Empowerment (Academic & Company Visits): Demonstrating a deep dedication to bridging education and concrete industry opportunities, Amer Yachts will host top-performing students from partner universities (such as the University of Durrës, University of Vlorë, and University of Montenegro), CEMA (Center of Excellence for Maritime Affairs / Durrës Port Authority), as well as students from the "Pavarësia" school, that is involved in the Pashaliman naval hub.

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