The shipyard is based in Agnano, near Naples in southern Italy. Its origins are in Naples, where it was founded in 1975.
What types of boats does Mimì build?
Mimì builds gozzo-style boats, fishing boats, lobster boats, and small powerboats. Its model range runs from compact boats to cruising models around 13.5 meters.
What is Mimì known for?
The brand is known for Neapolitan gozzo tradition updated with modern materials and layouts. It is also recognized for the Libeccio line and for combining classic style with contemporary cruising features.
Cantiere Mimì is an Italian boat builder based in Agnano, near Naples. Founded in 1975 by the Senese family, the shipyard builds fiberglass gozzo-style boats, fishing boats, and small powerboats.
History and shipyard
Cantiere Mimì was founded in Naples in 1975 by Salvatore Senese and remains a family-run shipyard. Its first boats included a gozzo and a 4.6-metre fiberglass lance, reflecting the company’s roots in traditional Neapolitan boatbuilding. The shipyard is based in Agnano, a district a few kilometers from central Naples, where it operates production facilities for its current range. Reports on the company describe annual output at roughly 100 to 120 boats, built in its Agnano workshops.
Model range and design
The brand builds boats from about 5.5 to 13.5 meters, with current lines centered on Fisherman and Libeccio models. Its boats include fishing craft, lobster-style boats, walkaround cruisers, cabin cruisers, and open powerboats. Cantiere Mimì is especially associated with modern interpretations of the classic Italian gozzo, combining traditional Mediterranean hull forms with contemporary construction methods such as fiberglass infusion and teak finishes. The Libeccio range includes models such as the 8.5, 9.5, and 11 WA.
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