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BLUENOVA ROV & AUV SCHOOL

Training the Next Generation of Ocean Explorers
- Launching June 2026 in Sardinia -

We are proud to announce the launch in June 2026 of our ROV & AUV School in Sardinia — a center of excellence dedicated to the training and certification of underwater vehicle pilots.

The school is led by Guido Scarpati, son of the legendary Massimo Scarpati — one of the most celebrated figures in the underwater world, widely regarded as Italy’s greatest freediver and champion of spearfishing. Massimo won multiple Italian, European, and World titles in competitive underwater sports and was honored with prestigious recognitions, including the Medaglia d’Oro al valore atletico and the title of Cavaliere della Repubblica.

With full academic authorization to run advanced certification programs, our school brings rigorous training and real-world expertise together. We aim to become an international hub for ocean knowledge, excellence in research, and professional leadership in the management of all future underwater activities.

Despite having mapped nearly 99% of the surface of our planet, the underwater world remains still vastly unexplored — a frontier that holds immense scientific, industrial, and environmental promise.

Our mission is to equip today’s innovators with the skills, certification, and mindset to unlock this frontier — from piloting cutting-edge ROVs tethered to real-time control and live video, to mastering autonomous AUV systems designed for deep, long-duration missions.

- BLUENOVA TEAM -

Massimo Scarpati

Ethics & Marine Heritage Advisor

Multiple World and European Champion in underwater sport, recipient of Italy’s highest athletic honors. Symbolically connects the heritage of human deep exploration with the next generation of autonomous marine systems.

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Guido Scarpati

General Director

Underwater professional and sea expert with deep experience in marine environments and diving operations.As General Director of the ROV & AUV School, he runs the school and oversees the organization of training programs, coordinating instructors, courses and operational activities for the next generation of ROV pilots.

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Luigi Secondin

CFO

Senior financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in banking, finance and business consultancy. As CFO of the ROV & AUV School, he supervises financial planning, administrative structure and strategic sustainability of the training programs.

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Amber Bleiner

STEM Talent - ROV Operations

Digital-native talent specialized in precision joystick control and real-time video systems, supporting ROV piloting practice and mission media management during training activities.

Honorary Chairman – ROV & AUV School

Massimo Scarpati (born 29 May 1942, Naples, Italy) is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of international underwater sport and freediving.

With a competitive career spanning decades, he has achieved extraordinary results at the highest level:

  • 🥇 5× Italian National Champion
  • 🥇 4× European Champion(3 Team Titles, 1 Individual Title)
  • 🥇 2× World Champion(1 Individual, 1 Team)

Renowned for his exceptional breath-hold capacity, technical mastery, and deep understanding of marine environments, Scarpati became a global reference point in spearfishing and competitive apnea.

For his sporting excellence and contribution to Italian sport, he was awarded:

  • Medaglia d’Oro al Valore Atletico
  • Title of Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana

Beyond competition, he has dedicated his life to promoting sea culture, underwater knowledge, and environmental awareness. He is also an author, including works such as Il tempo di un’apnea, reflecting on his life and philosophy of the sea.

Today, Massimo Scarpati serves as Honorary Chairman of the ROV & AUV School, symbolically and strategically linking the legacy of human underwater exploration with the technological future of robotic ocean engineering.

His presence represents a bridge between tradition and innovation — from the depth reached by human breath to the depth explored by autonomous underwater systems.

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Profile Overview

  • Italian underwater professional and sea expert
  • Son of Massimo Scarpati, multiple World and European Champion
  • Actively involved in underwater activities, diving culture, and marine training environments
  • Frequently present at major diving and underwater events (including EUDI Show)

Professional Orientation

Unlike his father, Guido’s profile is less competition-focused and more oriented toward:

  • Training and education
  • Operational underwater activities
  • Technical diving and marine culture promotion
  • Event participation within the diving community

His role has evolved more toward professional leadership, mentorship, and applied underwater expertise rather than elite competitive sport.

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