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Italy Flag Vessels

2,050 vessels registered under the Italy flag

Total2,050

Italy Maritime Fleet Overview

Italy has 2,050 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (420), Passenger (168), Tug (84), Cargo (69) and Sailing Vessel (53). Track all Italy-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

Fishing420Passenger168Tug84Cargo69Sailing Vessel53

About the Italy Flag

Registry Authority

The Italian flag is administered by the Comando Generale del Corpo delle Capitanerie di Porto (Italian Coast Guard) under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Italy operates a primary national registry plus the Italian International Ship Register (RII), which provides open-registry-style tax and crewing flexibility for ships in international trade.

Why Ships Register in Italy

The Italian International Register exempts qualifying shipping income from corporate income tax under an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, allows non-Italian crew on most rates, and provides social-contribution relief for Italian seafarers. The country is on the Paris MOU white list, and Italian flag is required for domestic Mediterranean cabotage trade.

Notable Operators

Grimaldi Group, MSC's Italian-flagged fleet, Costa Cruises, GNV, Tirrenia (Moby), Ignazio Messina, and Finaval all flag substantial tonnage in Italy. Italian-flagged ferry, ro-ro, and cruise ships are particularly prominent.

Trade Routes

Italian-flagged ships dominate Mediterranean ferry, ro-ro, and short-sea routes between mainland Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Spain, Greece, Tunisia, and Morocco. Italian-flagged car carriers and ro-ros also serve transatlantic and Mediterranean–West Africa routes for Grimaldi, while Costa Cruises operates Mediterranean and worldwide cruise itineraries.

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SAN FRANCESCO II
MMSI 247125250·Fishing
2
GRANDE CONGO
MMSI 247302700·Cargo
3
GRANDE ELLADE
MMSI 247019600·Cargo
4
GRANDE TOGO
MMSI 247304200·Cargo
5
GRANDE MEDITERRANEO
MMSI 247305000·Cargo
6
COSTA FORTUNA
MMSI 247094800·Passenger
7
GRANDE CALIFORNIA
MMSI 247441300·Other
8
GRANDE LAGOS
MMSI 247341100·Cargo
9
CARONTE
MMSI 247054800·Passenger
10
FANTASTIC
MMSI 247094000·Passenger
11
ITAL BONUS
MMSI 247437900·Cargo
12
IOCUS 3.0
MMSI 247325110·Unknown
13
ANGELO PADRE
MMSI 247064760·Fishing
14
CRUISE BARCELONA
MMSI 247243600·Passenger
15
FORTUNATO II
MMSI 247114740·Fishing
16
SOLITARIO
MMSI 247250150·Fishing
17
GRANDE BUENOS AIRES
MMSI 247100300·Cargo
18
ILARIA I
MMSI 247056610·Unknown
19
MEDMAR GIORGIA
MMSI 247445900·Unknown
20
PAOLA MADRE
MMSI 247090910·Fishing
21
CMV IDA C
MMSI 247437700·Tug
22
SHARON C
MMSI 247100320·Fishing
23
FERNANDO
MMSI 247269600·Other
24
GNV VIRGO
MMSI 247529200·Passenger
25
ANTONINO SIRRATO
MMSI 247147230·Fishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Italy flag?+
2,050 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Italy as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (420), Passenger (168), Tug (84), Cargo (69) and Sailing Vessel (53). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Italy flag?+
The Italy-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Fishing (420), Passenger (168), Tug (84), Cargo (69), Sailing Vessel (53). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Italy ship registry?+
The Italian flag is administered by the Comando Generale del Corpo delle Capitanerie di Porto (Italian Coast Guard) under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Italy operates a primary national registry plus the Italian International Ship Register (RII), which provides open-registry-style tax and crewing flexibility for ships in international trade.
Why do ships register under the Italy flag?+
The Italian International Register exempts qualifying shipping income from corporate income tax under an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, allows non-Italian crew on most rates, and provides social-contribution relief for Italian seafarers. The country is on the Paris MOU white list, and Italian flag is required for domestic Mediterranean cabotage trade.
Where do Italy-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Italian-flagged ships dominate Mediterranean ferry, ro-ro, and short-sea routes between mainland Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Spain, Greece, Tunisia, and Morocco. Italian-flagged car carriers and ro-ros also serve transatlantic and Mediterranean–West Africa routes for Grimaldi, while Costa Cruises operates Mediterranean and worldwide cruise itineraries.
How can I track Italy-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Italy-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.