Fincantieri is pleased to announce that it has signed contracts with Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships, based on the successful features of the previous vessels, which Fincantieri has already built for this shipowner in its Italian yards. The units will be delivered in 2030.
Fincantieri and Viking have also reached an agreement for four additional ships in option with deliveries scheduled for 2031 and 2032.
Latest environmental rules
Fincantieri and Viking for the effect of eco-friendly fuels and sustainable zero-emission power age systems
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 agreement reflects the strong and long-lasting relationship between Fincantieri and Viking-dating back to 2012 - and whose collaboration encompasses, as of now, a total of 22 ships, including the two purpose-built expedition units of the Norwegian subsidiary - Vard.
Naval engineering innovation
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 pioneer 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."
Pierroberto Folgiero adds, "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."