Norwegian Cruise Line’s third Prima-class ship floated out

Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Cruise Line's third Prima-class ship, being launched into the water for the first time

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has floated out the third cruise ship in a series order from the company by Norwegian Cruise Line. Upon completion, the 1,056GT Norwegian Aqua will be 10 per cent larger than its two earlier Prima-class sisters to accommodate a greater number of onboard amenities....

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/cruise/norwegian-cruise-lines-third-prima-class-ship-floated-out/

Princess Cruises christens newest 4,300-guest ship

British actress Hannah Waddingham christens the Princess Cruises ship Sun Princess in a ceremony at the Port of Barcelona, April 23, 2024.

Princess Cruises christened its newest cruise ship, the 4,300-guest Sun Princess, in a ceremony at the Port of Barcelona in Spain on Tuesday, April 23. Built by Fincantieri of Italy, the vessel belongs to the Sphere-class ships ordered by Princess Cruises. The newbuild boasts numerous facilities...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/cruise/princess-cruises-christens-newest-4300-guest-ship/

Vard introduces its new Vard Resilience military vessel series

Earlier this month, Norway announced plans to increase its naval strength by adding a minimum of five new frigates with helicopters to the Norwegian Navy, along with up to ten large and eighteen smaller standardized vessels, and a minimum of five submarines. This week, in response, Fincantieri’s Norwegian-based subsidiary Vard unveiled its plans for a next generation of military vessels – the Vard Resilience series.

Vard says that to answer the Norwegian Navy’s demands for its new vessels, it...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/vard-introduces-its-new-vard-resilience-military-vessel-series/

Keel laid for future US Navy frigate Constellation

Rendering of a US Navy Constellation-class guided-missile frigate

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) of Wisconsin laid the keel of the future US Navy guided-missile frigate USS Constellation in a ceremony on Friday, April 12. Upon completion, the vessel will have a length of 496 feet (151.18 metres), a beam of 65 feet (19.81 metres), and a crew complement of 200....

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/ships-naval/keel-laid-for-future-us-navy-frigate-constellation/

NCLH plans to build eight new ships at Fincantieri

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) yesterday unveiled the biggest newbuild program in its history. It has placed an order with Fincantieri for four new next-generation cruise ships: two for its Regent Seven Seas Cruises and two for its Oceania Cruises brands respectively. Additionally, it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Fincantieri for four ships for its Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Slated for delivery in 2030, 2032, 2034, and 2036, they will be the largest ever built for...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/nclh-plans-to-build-eight-new-ships-at-fincantieri/

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings places four-ship order with Italian builder

Vista, an Oceania Cruises ship built by Fincantieri

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has placed an order for four cruise ships to be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Two ships will be delivered to Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the remaining pair will be handed over to Oceania Cruises. Deliveries of all four vessels to are scheduled to...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/cruise/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-places-four-ship-order-with-italian-builder/

Cathrine Marti named as new Vard CEO

Fincantieri’s Norwegian headquartered Vard Group AS subsidiary is to have a new CEO. Former Ulstein CEO Cathrine Kristiseter Marti will step into the role starting June 1, 2024. Current CEO, Alberto Maestrini will remain chairman of the board. He will continue to lead Fincantieri’s offshore and special vessels business, which includes Vard, and to support Vard’s integration in the Fincantieri Group.

Vard Group considers that Marti, a CEO with a strong link to the Norwegian business community and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/cathrine-marti-named-as-new-vard-ceo/

Indonesian defence ministry taps Italian builder for future patrol ships

The Indonesian Ministry of Defence and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have entered into an agreement regarding the supply of two patrol ships in a series. The vessels will be variants of the 143-metre multi-purpose offshore patrol vessels (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura; PPA) that Fincantieri is building for the Italian Navy. Duties will include maritime security patrols, search […]

The post Indonesian defence ministry taps Italian builder for future patrol ships appeared first on Baird...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/ships-naval/indonesian-defence-ministry-taps-italian-builder-for-future-patrol-ships/

Οι ιταλικοί κολοσσοί Eni, Fincantieri και RINA συνεργάζονται για την απαλλαγή της Ναυτιλίας από τον άνθρακα

Υπέγραψαν συμφωνία για την ανάπτυξη κοινών πρωτοβουλιών για την ενεργειακή μετάβαση

https://www.newmoney.gr/roh/palmos-oikonomias/nautilia/i-italiki-kolossi-eni-fincantieri-ke-rina-sinergazonte-gia-tin-apallagi-tis-naftilias-thalassion-apo-ton-anthraka/

Saipem joins collaboration to develop autonomous subsea craft

Italian offshore engineering and construction specialist Saipem and compatriot shipbuilder Fincantieri have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to evaluate commercial and industrial opportunities for cooperation in the field of autonomous subsea vehicles and their integration with surface and underwater units. The agreement aims to enable the two companies to participate in major programmes […]

The post Saipem joins collaboration to develop autonomous subsea craft appeared first on B...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/specialised-fields/unmanned-craft-non-naval/saipem-joins-collaboration-to-develop-autonomous-subsea-craft/

Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon