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The CMRE Technical Library was established in 1959 as core part of the Centre. Its mission is to support the research activities by offering a wide range of services, such as:

  • Document Supply
  • SDI (Selective Dissemination of Information)
  • Library and Interlibrary Loan
  • Book Purchase
  • Reading Room

Its holdings include about 30.000 physical items and more than 100.000 electronic resources (e-books, technical reports, datasets, etc.), while also giving access to key scientific information tools such as Scopus, IEEEXplore, ProQuest Digital Theses and Dissertations, etc.

The Library is open to all CMRE staff members and visiting scientists.

CMRE reports releasable to the public and reprints of works published in the open literature are available at the CMRE Open Library.

Please find below the links to CMRE Library digital search facilities (only accessible from the Centre’s scientific computing network):

 

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The combination of world class ships, extensive facilities and equipment form the core capability that the Centre offers to its customers.

Specialized facilities and equipment for work at sea

Autonomous & Remote measurement/detection systems and devices:

  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) of different design and capabilities
  • Gliders
  • Wave Gliders
  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs)
  • Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)
  • Prototype (i.e. research) vertical and special acoustic arrays
  • Wave riders, current meters, meteo stations
  • Beach video monitoring equipment, ADCP
  • Seafloor instrumentation platforms (Barny and SEPTR)

Towed measurement/detection systems & devices:

  • Parametric sonars
  • Programmable Low Frequency Arrays (and special winch)
  • Programmable High Frequencytransmit/receive array
  • Sidescan sonars
  • Synthetic aperture sonars
  • Chirp sub-bottom profiler
  • Boomers
  • Echo Repeater systems
  • Towed sound sources
  • Towed acoustic arrays
  • Towed magnetometers

Non-acoustic arrays (thermistor chain, optical sensors) 
Seafloor core sampling and analysis lab

Data acquisition. communication and processing systems and devices:

  • Satellite ground station
  • Satellite communications systems
  • Real Time Data acquisition systems
  • High performance computing clusters
  • Data fusion centre

Specialised facilities (few in the world):

  • Linear array assembly/disassembly facilities
  • Acoustic calibration facilities
  • Extremely high pressure testing facilities
  • Material properties & tension/fatigue testing facilities
  • Oceanographic instrument (CTD) calibration facilities
  • Seafloor cores analysis lab

Ocean Enqineering facilities:

  • Diving locker
  • Machine and assembly shops
  • Custom cable termination and moulding equipment

La Spezia sits at the south-eastern tip of Liguria, in a region famous for its stunning coastal scenery.  Byron, Shelley, Dante, DH Lawrence, George Sand and others were drawn to the area by its beauty and consequently the Gulf of La Spezia is also known as the Gulf of Poets. To the west of La Spezia lies the spectacular Cinque Terre, a Unesco World Heritage Site; to the south-east the rocky coastline gives way to wide, sandy beaches; while inland are the Apuane Alps and their castle-studded foothills.

Local places of interest

Lerici:  10 km from La Spezia at the southernmost tip of the Italian Riveria, Lerici is a popular and exclusive holiday spot.  Take a leisurely stroll along the sea-front or a more energetic climb to the 12th Century castle which offers outstanding views (and a dinosaur museum).   Buses run from La Spezia to Lerici.  If you are travelling by car, use the large car-park between San Terenzo and Lerici as the town centre is a zona traffico limitato (restricted traffic area).

Tellaro: is a fishing hamlet 4 km south of Lerici, with a charming, tiny harbour, pastel-painted houses and narrow lanes.  Reach it by car or by bus from Lerici.

Parco di Montemarcello-Magra:  occupies the promontory between the Gulf of La Spezia and the mouth of the River Magra.  By car, you can take a scenic drive from Lerici to Montemarcello (take the road towards La Serra from the Bellavista filling station, above Lerici) and enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of La Spezia, the Viareggio coast, the Apuane Alps and the marble quarries of Carrara.  www.parcomagra.it

 Lerici and its castle

The Cinque Terre: the five villages of the Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia and Manarola) are recognised as some of Italy’s most extraordinary countryside.  This dramatic coast, characterised by its small fishing villages, terraced vineyards and olive groves is well worth a visit and can be reached by boat from Lerici or La Spezia or train from La Spezia. www.cinqueterre.it

Portovenere: is a beautiful and historic, fortified village 12 km south of La Spezia.  It can be reached by boat from Lerici and bus from La Spezia.  Once there, you can take a boat trip round the tiny islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto.  www.portovenere.it

Sarzana: is an attractive walled town 15 km east of La Spezia in the Magra valley.  Take a look at the 15th Century Cittadella or the cathedral where you can see the world’s oldest crucifix, painted on wood.  Thursday is market day.  Reach it by train or bus from La Spezia or bus from Lerici. www.comune.sarzana.org

Slightly further away, but within an hour or so drive are: Pisa with its Campo dei Miracoli of leaning tower, cathedral and baptistry; Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus; and Lucca, a medieval walled town.

Where we are located

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CMRE is located in the "zona portuale" of La Spezia, in the region of Liguria, inside the Marina Militare "base" at Muggiano. The nearest airports are Pisa (90 km) to the south, and Genova (110 km) to the north. Our suggestion is to land in either of these two airports and rent a car there to reach La Spezia.

La Spezia is also linked by rail to the major cities in Italy. The train station, 10 km from CMRE, is La Spezia Centrale -- train schedules are available at www.trenitalia.it. There is bus and taxi service from the train station to CMRE. Taxis are not allowed inside the base.

Driving directions to CMRE may be found at http://www.viamichelin.com/. Our address is Viale San Bartolomeo 400, 19126 La Spezia. Hint: if you use Google Maps to locate the Centre, be aware that this address does not take you the main gate but somewhere closer to downtown. Just keep going on Viale San Bartolomeo towards Muggiano/Lerici and find the gate with the sign "Marina Militare" written on the top, next to the Porto Lotti port and resort. Main gate coordinates are 44.098596, 9.862522.

Also, if interested in visiting the surroundings of La Spezia, visit our places of interest page.

 

Where to stay

La Spezia is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Visitors to CMRE often find it more convenient and interesting to stay in the historic Lerici area which is about 15 minutes from the Centre by car, and is well served by public transportation (bus or taxi). Below is list of nearby hotels frequently used by Centre visitors.

Disclaimer: The information and links to external sites below do not constitute endorsement by CMRE of the sponsors of the sites or the information/products presented on the sites.

 

Hotels with established NATO rates

 

DORIA PARK HOTEL

Via Doria 2 - 19032 Lerici (SP)
tel.: 0187.967124 - fax: 0187.966459
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       Website: www.doriaparkhotel.it

 

EUROPA GRAND HOTEL 
Via Carpanini, 1 - 19032 Lerici (SP)
Tel. (+39) 0187/967800 Fax (+39) 0187.965957
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       Website: http://www.europahotel.it

 

HOTEL SHELLEY E DELLE PALME 
Lungomare Biaggini, 5 - Lerici
Tel. +39/ 0187 968204 - Fax +39/0187 964271
email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       Website: www.hotelshelley.it


HOTEL FLORIDA LERICI
Lungomare Biaggini 35, 19032 LERICI (SP)
Tel. +39-0187-967332 Fax +39-0187-967344
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.      Website: www.hotelflorida.it

 

HOTEL ROSA DEI VENTI
Via Fiascherino, 150 , Tellaro (SP)
Tel. +39 0187-964182 - 964873      Fax 0187-964016
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     Website: www.rosadeiventitellaro.com

 

HOTEL SAN TERENZO
via Biaggini 42, 19032 SAN TERENZO
tel. e fax 0187-972469
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Website: www.hotelsanterenzo.it

 

Other hotels in the Lerici/San Terenzo area

 

PICCOLO HOTEL DEL LIDO
Via Biaggini, 24, Lerici (SP)
0187 968159 – 966327     Website: www.locandadellido.it

 

HOTEL BYRON
Via Biaggini 19, Lerici (SP)
Tel. 0187-967104 / 0187-965699
fax 0187-967409
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     Website: www.byronhotel.com

 

HOTEL DEL GOLFO
Via Gerini, 37 - 19032 Lerici (SP)
Tel. 0187 967400 – 0187 965733     Cell: 335 7579786     Fax 0187 965733   
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

HOTEL VENERE AZZURRA
Lungomare Biaggini, 29 - 19032 - Lerici (SP)
Tel. 0187965334 - Fax. 0187966107 
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       Website: http://www.hotelvenereazzurra.com/

 

HOTEL PINO
Bed & Breakfast
via Garibaldi 12, 19032 SAN TERENZO
tel. 0187-970595   fax 0187-972612
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Website: www.hotelpino.it

 

HOTEL IL MULINO
via Garibaldi II traversa 30, 19032 SAN TERENZO
tel. 0187-970801   fax 0187-972677
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    Website: www.hotel-ilmulino.it

 

HOTEL IL GIGLIO
Via Garibaldi,16, 19032 SAN TERENZO
Tel. 0187-970805
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    Website: www.albergoilgiglio.com

 

HOTEL STELLA MARINA
via Garibaldi 48, 19032 SAN TERENZO
tel. e fax 0187-970355
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Website: www.hotelstellamarinalerici.it

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