History of Sessa Marine
The birth and the history of Italian excellence in the yacht world: Sessa Marine company. Dynamism and innovation, design and technology, style and quality: these are the exclusive features.
The history of Sessa Marine is a perfect example of the Italian entrepreneurial culture, where entrepreneurship and technological approach allowed the company to achieve excellence. Recognized for features such as dynamism and innovation, Sessa Marine conceives and realizes exclusive boats that combine design and technology, quality and style, without ever losing sight of its ultimate goal: producing "emotions" to anyone owning a Sessa Marine Yacht.
Since the beginning
Sessa was founded in 1958 by engineer Camillo Braga, one of the first engineers in Italy for the production of fenolic and poliester resin.
In 1968 thanks to the daughter Raffaella Braga Radice the company leads into the marine industry with the first participation at the Genoa bot show and the beginning of a production diversification for the reinforced plastics.
The 70s years marked the production of small boats in Sessa Aurunca (South of Italy) factory and the construction of a new small shipyard in Cinisello Balsamo (North of Italy).
In 1972 the factory in Arcone near Milan was purchased and in 1973, Sessa is the first Italian company to install the new Piaggio jets and to build the first small inboard jet units.
In 1986 the company moved from Arcore to Lesmo (Milan) and two days later the boat production was transferred to the province of Bergamo, thanks to the acquisition of Fyberstamp.
At this time, Fyberstamp was building boats wellknown all over the world like Riva and Ferretti.
It is from this moment that the production of the new range of boats begins and the brand turn decisively towards new horizons and bigger market objectives. It begins to build larger boats and starts to dedicate space to marketing activities and to product’s improvement.
Historical models from the 80s such as Mambo, Samba and Sunshine have been replaced by the new Key Largo, Oyster and Key West ranges.
In 1992 Fyberstamp merged with Sessa, founding Sessa Marine Spa, the company that we know nowadays.
Lesmo plant closed in order to concentrate all the efforts to Cividate Shipyard that was modernized and increased in size in 1999 with the development of moulding and assembly department.
Around the world
In 2006 Sessa America branch in Florida is opened.
In 2008 Raffaella Braga Radice, was awarded the title of “Cavaliere del Lavoro” (the highest honour recognized by the italian government to an entrepreneur) and with the launch of the new flagship C68 Sessa Marine enters the Yachts market of over 20 mt. C68 was also awarded in France as the “best boat design under 70 feet”.
In 2009 The model KEY LARGO 36 was awarded the title “Boat of the year 2009” from the magazine Motor Boating USA.
In 2010 The shipyard launched the first sport “Fly bridge” that will change the concept of its category.
In 2011 Sessa Brasil was founded with a new production plant in South America.
In 2015 Mr. Brian Zhuang aquired Sessa Marine becoming Sessa International Srl.
In 2017 A new generation concept is presented in world premiere, the new flagship Fly 21 mt Gullwing.
In 2018 Some new models of Key Largo, Cruiser and Yacht range have been presented with new wide side windows that characterize the unique style and signature of the brand.
Our philosophy
Our philosophy is simple and linear since 60 years:
Build well, from smaller to bigger boats; use first quality materials, check every working process; comply with the most exigent laws of every countries.
Entrust our product to a prepared and motivated dealer networks who believe and know how to enhance our products and are able to provide a first-class service.
Invest in the brand with a communication that enhances the quality and design of the product, aware to the fact that Italian taste and style are appreciated all over the world. Our leitmotif “POWER OF STYLE” characterizes and summarizes the power of our style, our design and the made in Italy.
