Shipbuilding News

Disney Cruise Line and Meyer Werft: the new ships

MEYER WERFT, the prestigious shipyard in Papenburg, has signed a historic agreement with Disney Cruise Line, marking the largest contract in the company’s history. Bernard Meyer has officially signed the contract for the construction of four new cruise ships, which will be delivered between 2027 and 2031. This order represents the highest contract value ever […] Read more

Fincantieri: keel laying of Four Seasons I

Keel Laying Ceremony of Four Seasons I Held at Fincantieri Shipyard in Ancona Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding complexes and the leader in diversification and innovation, celebrated together with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, joint owner/operator of Four Seasons Yachts, the keel laying of “Four Seasons I”, the first ultra-luxury vessel under construction for […] Read more

The Famous Ocean Liners of Monfalcone

The Monfalcone shipyard is known today primarily for its large series of cruise ships delivered since 1990; however, in its past, it also built famous ocean liners that made history. Today we remember the seven most important ones. The steamship Kaiser Franz Joseph I was the largest ocean liner in the Austrian merchant fleet. It […] Read more

Cruise Industry: The Hybrid Shaft Generator

The Hybrid Shaft Generator (HSG) is a marine propulsion system available for many years, designed to offer significant advantages to the ships on which it is installed. This system generates electrical power from the propulsion engines instead of traditional electrical generators. The features of the HSG offer multiple advantages over a conventional diesel-electric system: it […] Read more

Oceania Cruises: Float Out for Allura

Allura, the new ship from Oceania Cruises, has been floated out and moved from the dry dock to the mooring where the fitting of its luxurious interiors will begin. At the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, on the border of the famous port of Genoa, the ship was blessed by the shipyard’s chaplain, Father Stefano, […] Read more

Crystal: Order for Two New Ships from Fincantieri

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Crystal Cruises and Fincantieri for the construction of two new revolutionary Ocean ships has been signed.  The fundamental footprint of the project will feature interior design with fine marbles, natural materials, and exquisite fabrics, reaching a level of sophistication comparable to luxurious residential properties. This project of comfort and […] Read more

Phoenix Reisen: Renovation for two fleet ships

Recently, the ships MS Amadea and MS Deutschland of the Bonn-based tour operator Phoenix Reisen returned to service after undergoing scheduled refurbishments in April at Bremerhaven. The work, with a total investment of over 20 million euros, aimed to update and improve both vessels.  The MS Amadea underwent significant modernization and refurbishment at Lloyd Werft […] Read more