Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed contracts with Swiss cruise line Viking for the construction of two cruise vessels. These vessels will be based on the features of the previous ships Fincantieri has built for Viking. The vessels have expected delivery dates of 2030. The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered as large, according to a joint statement.
The new ships will be built according to the latest environmental rules and navigation regulations and will be equipped with the most modern safety systems. They will boast all innovations made available by the ongoing cooperation between Fincantieri and Viking for the development of eco-friendly fuels and of sustainable zero- emission power generation systems, the statement said.
The new vessels will be placed in the small cruise ship segment, the gross tonnage is about 54,300 tons and they will accommodate 998 passengers on board in 499 cabins.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and managing director of Fincantieri, commented, “This new order represents another step forward in our collaboration with Viking, further consolidating Fincantieri as a global leader in naval engineering innovation. This agreement not only strengthens our order book, but it ensures further depth of work in our shipyards over the long term, positioning us at the forefront of driving the industry towards energy transition. Our ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies is a testament to our commitment to building ships for tomorrow, aligned with the climate challenges and opportunities in the cruise industry, as outlined in our Industrial Plan.”
Fincantieri and Viking have collaborated on 22 vessels, dating back to 2012.
