![Kenneth J. Braithwaite was sworn in as the 77th Secretary of the Navy during President Trump’s first administration. [U.S. Navy photo]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/KJB-scaled-1-300x225.jpg)
Fincantieri Marine Group member Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) has appointed former U.S. ambassador to Norway and the 77th Secretary of the Navy, Kenneth J. Braithwaite, as chairman of its board of directors.
Marine Log hosted its annual Top Women in Maritime Celebration on December 2 at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, drawing nearly 300 attendees—up from 225 last year—for an evening recognizing
Bahrain-based ASRY (Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard) and Fincantieri have signed a partnership agreement aimed at exploring new opportunities for collaboration in the shipbuilding sector. The signing took place on the sidelines
Fincantieri has released a statement providing more background on the Navy’s widely-reported decision to cancel four Constellation-class frigates. Released by Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the statement says that FMG and the U.S.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) has confirmed a newbuild order with Fincantieri to construct a third Prestige-class vessel for its ultra-luxury brand, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The ship is scheduled
Fincantieri reports that it has signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of autonomous surface units developed by Defcomm, an Italian startup specializing in unmanned solutions for the maritime sector. Fincantieri
Looking beyond steel, Fincantieri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fiumicino, Italy-based Aeronautical Service Srl, a composite-materials company that specializes in customizing advanced solutions for extreme tasks. In particular, the
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises today signed a contract for the design and construction of two new cruise ships. The order replaces a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in March 2025 with TUI
A new “Love Boat” is headed for Fort Lauderdale, after first making a debut Mediterranean cruise. Star Princess – the second Sphere-class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – was officially delivered
Princess Cruises’ highly anticipated second Sphere-Class ship, the Star Princess, which is currently being built by Fincantieri, has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of its sea trials. The ship