Two Shipyards Seized in Castellammare di Stabia Over Environmental Violations
Castellammare di Stabia, March 26 – Two shipyards in Castellammare di Stabia have been seized as part of a coordinated operation by the Noe Carabinieri and the Port Authority, acting under the direction of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata. The seizures are linked to alleged environmental crimes, highlighting concerns over the impact of shipbuilding activities on the local ecosystem.
The first seizure, carried out by the Port Authority in the Varano area, involved a shipyard housing 18 vessels. Investigators found that this facility lacked proper water treatment and purification systems. Water accumulating in the yard during work, potentially contaminated with solvents, paints, and other harmful substances, posed a significant risk to the soil, rivers, and the sea.
“The seizure was deemed necessary,” stated a press release from the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata, coordinated by Nunzio Fragliasso, “to prevent the continuation of crimes and the aggravation of their consequences, with further damage to the environment.” The measure will be reviewed by the Tribunal in the coming days for potential confirmation.
Marina di Stabia Shipyard Also Under Scrutiny
In a separate operation in Castellammare di Stabia, the Carabinieri of the Environmental Protection Group of Naples seized the Marina di Stabia srl shipyard. This facility is part of the larger state-owned area occupied by the Marina di Stabia tourist port, known for accommodating VIP yachts.
Military authorities allege unauthorized discharge of industrial wastewater, absence of atmospheric emission authorizations, and unauthorized waste management at the Marina di Stabia shipyard. The seized yard, primarily used for mooring yachts and other vessels, contained 120 boats. According to the Carabinieri, maintenance work on these boats was conducted directly on the ground, leading to the dispersal of pollutants. Some of these substances, investigators noted, ended up in the sewage system, while others contaminated the soil itself. This seizure will also be subject to judicial review.
Part of a Broader Environmental Protection Effort
Both operations are part of a broader initiative, as highlighted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata. They fall within the framework of the “Memorandum of Understanding for investigative activities aimed at repressing pollution phenomena of the Sarno River,” signed on December 17, 2025. This protocol involves the Public Prosecutor’s Offices of Avellino, Nocera Inferiore, and Torre Annunziata, the General Prosecutor’s Offices of the Courts of Appeal of Naples and Salerno, ARPAC (Regional Agency for Environmental Protection in Campania), and competent judicial police bodies in environmental matters, including the Metropolitan Police of Naples.
Yesterday, as part of the ongoing efforts to combat Sarno River pollution, the Metropolitan Police also seized a mechanical workshop in Poggiomarino, which allegedly operated without the necessary authorizations.
These actions underscore the commitment of authorities to enforce environmental regulations and protect the delicate ecosystems of the Campania region from industrial pollution.
