CRN
CRN is a bespoke Italian shipbuilder specialised in designing, engineering and building iconic fully custom aluminium and steel/aluminium superyachts up to 95 metres in length and 3,000GT.
Founded in 1963 in Ancona, Italy, the shipyard creates yachts of peerless beauty. Its cutting-edge solutions set the standard for functional innovation, representing Italian manufacturing at its finest. With over 60 years of success behind it, CRN represents a compelling legacy with a compelling story of remarkable ideas and iconic achievements that have made it the outstanding brand it remains today. Every yacht is unique – first and foremost, a synthesis of excellent efficiency, performance and quality.
CRN makes yachts conceived by talented, imaginative owners, creating exclusive works of unmistakable style. It’s the idea behind each yacht that makes her as special and unique as her owner. Starting from a blank sheet, listening to and shaping the client’s lifestyle and requirements, CRN supports and guides each client through a unique experience, transforming the owner’s vision into a breathtaking, fully bespoke CRN yacht. This is achieved through a winning blend of passion and expertise, creativity and flexibility, cutting-edge solutions, dependability and total commitment.
As a pioneer in the conception and execution of innovative design solutions, CRN is distinguished by its in-house engineering and yacht Design Team — its Technical Office — internationally recognised for excellence in naval architecture and engineering across all-metal custom and semi-custom superyachts.
Each client is supported by a dedicated shipbuilding project management team, ensuring a seamless, highly personalised journey, while offering expert guidance and insight throughout the development of new projects, concepts and bespoke designs. Each CRN yacht is the result of elite research and development, cutting-edge technology and masterful craftsmanship. These qualities are evident in the exceptional quality and refined amenities, in optimised performance and striking stylistic expression - all engineered to perfection.
Every new project represents an opportunity to envision fresh solutions, anticipate emerging trends and develop original design languages. CRN stands as a trendsetter, shaping a rich repertoire of functional solutions and aesthetic innovations – true instant classics that embody a new benchmark in the global yachting world.
CRN’s many assets include an advanced Italian shipyard in Ancona spanning more than 80,000 square metres, one of the largest in Europe. The multipurpose private marina boasts 15 moorings for 30- to 100-metre yachts and dedicated state-of-the-art sheds with the latest-generation equipment for construction and refit projects alike. Having the right tools is key to a relentless pursuit of quality.
The historic CRN shipyard has become the Ferretti Group superyacht yard. This is the centre of excellence for designing, engineering and building aluminium superyachts for Riva, Pershing, Custom Line and composite yachts from 30 to 43 metres in length.
The CRN fleet currently boasts more than 400 vessels in the water, including military and commercial ships as well as luxury yachts. A global beacon of excellence in Italian shipbuilding, CRN proudly creates yachts conceived by its owner’s vision through the expertise of its own hands.
For more information: www.crn-yacht.com






