In a move to expand upon both domestic and international markets with its yacht production, yacht refit, support and design services, Vismara Marine is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Vismara Marine Ambassadors. These hugely experienced yachting industry professionals will assist the Viareggio- based team in promoting the new yachts that are due for launch this year and to bring new clients to the Vismara family.
Alessandro degl’Innocenti, Sales Manager of Vismara Marine said: “Our Vismara Family is growing. Our Ambassadors will become a direct link between Vismara and our clients looking for innovative yachts and services”.
Massimo Malaspina
Having graduated in Engineering in Rome, Massimo worked for many years in the infrastructure construction and transportation business. In the meantime he continued to evolve his passion for sailing. Since 1990 Massimo has competed in numerous major European and World regattas, both inshore and offshore. In 2013 Massimo was awarded the Medaglia di Bronzo al Valore Atletico from the Italian Sport Association and Sailing Association (CONI/FIV).
Massimo brings to Vismara Marine a huge experience in the yachting industry and of both sailing and motoring. Qualfiying as a licenced Yacht Broker from 2013, Massimo has been operating as a Yacht and Ship Broker in Rome. After a collaboration with GM in Rome for the shipping business, Massimo set up his own company – Yacht Broker M2O Marine S.r.l. based in San Felice Circeo and specialising in Yacht Brokerage and services in central and southern Italy.
When not at work Massimo can be found on the water sailing, windsurfing or stand up paddleboarding.
M2O Marine Srl
San Felice Circeo (LT)
Via Ammiraglio Bergamini 146
Alex Grabau
Having been brought up sailing on the East Coast of the UK Alex headed south to study Naval Architecture in Southampton. Going on to graduate with a degree in Marine Management, Alex went on to work with one of Europe’s leading independent yacht brokerage houses where he remained for 15yrs,before leaving to establish his own business. During this period, Alex also completed his first trans-Atlantic crossing as part of the World Cruising Club’s Atlantic Rally for Cruisers as mate aboard a 72ft former Global Challenge yacht.
With an International reputation for the very highest professional and knowledgeable service in the specialist field of high quality blue water and performance cruising yacht brokerage, Alex started Grabau International Yacht Brokerage & Conveyancing at the beginning of 2015 to continue doing what he loves best. A full member of the Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents, Alex is also a long-standing member of their executive committee.
In the rare moments when Alex is not working, he can usually be found either sailing with friends & family aboard his own yacht in the Solent, or following his passion for road cycling and mountain biking.
Grabau International Ltd
82 Gosport Street
Lymington, Hampshire
SO41 9BD
www.grabauinternational.com
