Riccardo Sobani

Born in Monfalcone and based in Trieste, Riccardo Sobani has cultivated a lifelong passion for the sea, sailing, and shipbuilding. Growing up surrounded by the maritime world, through family sailing trips and participation in regattas in the Gulf of Trieste, he developed an early interest in vessel design and construction. This passion led him to graduate as a Naval Construction Technician from the Nautical Technical Institute of Trieste in 2001.

He further developed his technical skills through specialized courses in AutoCAD and shipbuilding, beginning his professional career at NAOS in 2002, where he worked on structural drawings for Ro-Ro passenger vessels. In 2003, he gained international experience in Hamburg, contributing to outfitting design projects for German Navy vessels.
He subsequently spent over twenty years at a naval engineering and design firm, serving as Senior Designer and IT Manager. During this time, he specialized in the development of steel and aluminum structures for cruise ships, military vessels, and workboats, managing design activities from preliminary plans through to detailed production drawings for shipyards. He also expanded his expertise into mechanical engineering, working on cranes and handling systems for marine and offshore applications.

Driven by his longstanding passion for shipbuilding and the yachting industry, Riccardo joined NavalHEAD in October 2026, focusing primarily on the design and development of steel and aluminum structures for yachts and ships. His role allows him to contribute extensive technical experience while further broadening his expertise through collaboration with the team’s specialists and involvement in challenging yacht design projects.
Passionate about sailing and sports, Riccardo combines technical expertise, precision, and an in-depth understanding of naval construction with a genuine enthusiasm for the maritime world.