ABB to supply power and propulsion packages for Virgin Voyages trio

JUNE 25, 2018 — ABB is to supply complete electric power and propulsion packages for the new Virgin Voyages fleet of three cruise ships, the first of which is due for delivery

Fincantieri uses FREMM frigate visit to push bid for FFG (X) program

MAY 22, 2018 — The ITS Alpino, a Fincantieri-built Italian Navy FREMM class frigate recently arrived in Norfolk, VA. The FREMM design is one of five being considered by the U.S. Navy for

Silversea Cruises orders a third Silver Muse sister ship

MAY 15, 2018 — Monaco headquartered Silversea Cruises has awarded Fincantieri a contract valued at over EUR 320 million (about $380 million) for a further ultra-luxury cruise ship, with delivery scheduled for

Fincantieri in MOU with Australian 3D printing innovator

MAY 14, 2018 — Australian metal additive manufacturing company, Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) plans to unveil the world’s largest metal 3D printer at its Melbourne facility this week. And among the guests

Senator files Made-in-America Shipbuilding Act

APRIL 29, 2018 —Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is in for the fight of her life during midterm elections this fall as she seeks re-election in Wisconsin. In a state carried by

Vard to build advanced cable layer for Prysmian Group

APRIL 29, 2018 — Fincantieri subsidiary Vard has been awarded a contract by the Milan, Italy, headquartered Prysmian Group for the design and construction of a cable laying vessel for advanced subsea

VIDEO: New Norwegian polar vessel set to be operational by June

APRIL 5, 2018 – Norway’s new polar research vessel, Kronprins Haakon, is currently at Fincantieri Group member Vard’s Langsten shipyard in Norway. The contract for the vessel, which was built by Fincantieri’s

VIDEO: Fincantieri starts Silver Spirit stretch

MARCH 13, 2018 — Work on lengthening Silversea Cruises’ ultra luxury cruise ship Silver Spirit is now underway at Fincantieri’s Palermo, Sicily, shipyard, with a 15-meter section inserted in the central part

Vard to build two more expedition cruise ships for Ponant

MARCH 7, 2018 — French cruise company Ponant has added two more luxury expedition cruise ships to the four it already has on order at Vard. They will be identical to their

Viking Ocean to build up to six more ships at Fincantieri

Viking Ocean Cruises has reached a new agreement with Fincantieri that could see the delivery of six additional cruise ships ships by 2027. Fincantieri says the understanding for the new ships, whose

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