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Shipping and media gather to celebrate the life of Vittorio NegroneShipping and media gather to celebrate the life of Vittorio Negrone

Shipping and media people from Italy and around the world gathered in Genoa on Tuesday afternoon for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Vittorio Negrone, founder and president of Ediconsult Internazionale, who passed away last month aged 83.

Marcus Hand, Editor

June 22, 2016

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The Marchese Negrone, who established the company in 1972, was an outstanding representative and service partner for publishers and event organisers in the marine, cruise, yachting and defence sectors.  A great communicator, who spoke five languages fluently, he well understood how to align the varied interests of his many international clients with those of Italian industry to the benefit of all.

His association with Seatrade goes back to the mid-seventies, when he became Italian agent for all Seatrade publications. He played a major role in the location of the first Seatrade Mediterranean Cruise Convention in Genoa in the nineties. The relationship between Seatrade and Ediconsult continues to this day.

A gifted marketeer, he was also a highly cultured man. One of his great interests was the history of Italy and, in particular, that of the Genoese Republic, in which the Negrone family have played an important role over many centuries.

Seatrade Chairman Chris Hayman said:  “Vittorio was a great partner, and we will all miss his shrewd judgements and business integrity.  I will remember him as a friend over many years, whose very particular sense of humour made him a great companion. All of us at Seatrade send our deep sympathy to his family and to the management team at Ediconsult.”

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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