An order worth 3,2 billion euros, which could rise to 4,8 billion. These are the figures of the agreement signed by Fincantieri and from Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the largest cruise operators in the world. The Italian group has obtained an order for the construction of four "new concept" cruise ships with a unit value of 800 million euros. The contract also includes the option for two more units. Delivery of the vessels is expected to start in 2022.
The Fincantieri ships will have a gross tonnage of 140 tons, almost 300 meters in length, and will be able to accommodate 3.300 passengers. Norwegian's order "is based on a new type of project developed by Fincantieri itself, which enhances the characteristics of NCL, innovative, also as an offer to passengers, with particular attention to consumption and environmental impact".
“This new class of ship – said the president and CEO of Ncl Frank Del Rio – will continue Norwegian Cruise Line's tradition of introducing significant innovations to the cruise industry. our shareholders".
The CEO of Fincantieri, Giuseppe Bono, thanked “several players in the export chain, to whom our recognition goes. To these factors, all fundamental, must obviously be added the value of an order of this magnitude, from which the Group will benefit in economic and workload terms, further extending the employment horizon of our shipyards, which is not comparable with any other industrial sector". Fincantieri also announced the new extension of the voluntary takeover bid launched on Vard, the deadline for which has been postponed to 10 March.
The news of the order obtained from Ncl gave wings to the share of Fincantieri, which in the early afternoon rose by 4,48% to Business Square.
