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MSC and
Fincantieri have signed final contracts for the construction of four luxury cruise ships.
“With this now firm order, MSC is entering a new segment that bears significant potential globally,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC’s Cruises Division.
“While we already serve the premium market with the MSC Yacht Club featured on MSC Cruises’ fleet, our new true luxury brand will deliver to this separate and fast-growing segment with super-yacht vessels and an experience to match that.”
Giuseppe Bono, Fincantieri’s Chief Executive Officer said the shipbuilder was delighted to have finalised the deal, just five months from flagging a preliminary agreement.
“Fincantieri’s reputation in a complex market such as the cruise one is at an all-time high. Our leadership in the luxury segment, among the most active ones, grows even stronger with these four ships, alongside our relationship with MSC and its growth plans.”
The contracts, subject to shipowner financing, have a total value exceeding EUR 2 billion. As per the terms of the agreement, the first of the four ships will be delivered by Spring 2023. The remaining three will come into service one per year over the following three years through 2026.
All four vessels will have a gross tonnage of approximately 64,000 GT and will feature the latest maritime and environmental technologies available. Each equipped with 481 suites, they will also showcase a highly-innovative design and introduce ground-breaking options for guest comfort and relaxation.
Since starting to work with Fincantieri in 2014, MSC has also ordered four ships for its contemporary MSC Cruises brand, for a value of EUR 3.2 billion. The first two of these vessels,
MSC Seaside and
MSC Seaview, are already in service. The next two vessels will be delivered in 2021 and 2022, with
MSC Seashore already under construction at Fincantieri’s yard in Monfalcone.
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