CRYSTAL POOL
Filippo Gavarone
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he northern most point of the Ligurian Sea plays host to the Gulf of Genoa, upon which sits the coastal city of Genoa. Historically speaking, this city has been one of the most important ports on the Mediterranean Sea. Even by today’s standards, Genoa is still the busiest port in Italy and the Mediterranean, and this is precisely where ship management business Crystal Pool is headquartered. The company began operations in 2009 when it took up the management of chemical tankers and bulkers owned by the Rimorchiatori Riuniti Group. Since the company’s creation, it has managed various vessels for different flag states, and due to its exemplary performance, has even retained this management after part of the fleet changed owners. Crystal Pool takes on all responsibility for the safe and efficient operations of a client’s vessels that are placed under the company’s management; including duties imposed by the ISM code. Crystal Pool is also part of Rimorchiatori Riuniti Group, a leading maritime transportation company founded in 1922, operating tugboats in the harbour of Genoa. Since its creation, the group has continued to expand the scope of its activities both domestically and internationally. Filippo Gavarone, Director of Crystal Pool said: “This company was started by my father Alberto back in 2009, who has a long history in ship management. Amongst those first vessels, some of them were owned by our group and our family. Back then this was a small key management company created essentially to take care of our own ships, but the fleet increased with the introduction of containers and anchor handlers.” 136
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The Italian city of Genoa is home to Crystal Pool, a ship management company that is both dedicated and highly qualified: the company prides itself on its ability to manage sophisticated vessels across the globe. Holding the highest standards and an ethos of continuous improvement, the company delivers a bespoke, professional service to its clients. With a vision of wanting his company to be recognised as an industry leader, Filippo Gavarone spoke to Inside Marine reporter Jordan Yallop.
