Fincantieri will build two giant ships – Gazzettino

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MONFALCONE – will MSc , the largest cruise ship ever built in Italy. The contract was signed in Rome were ordered to Fincantieri units (and a third optioned) for a total value of 2.1 billion euro. A historic agreement between the MSC Cruises and Fincantieri: are the first cruise ships, in fact, that the Italian shipyards (those of Monfalcone) will build to the shipping company that makes head Sorrento shipowner Gianluigi Aponte. “Seaside” is the name given to the prototype of the new ships, has unique characteristics, absolutely innovative view of the Italian cruise ship. Suffice it to say that 80% of the cabins are outside with balcony, a proportion absolutely revolutionary who sees the ship as a whole great city overlooking the sea. And the waterfront will be the major attraction of these new ships: bars, restaurants, meeting places dotted around a large comfortable walk that practically runs along the side. But the news is not only the “urban” Seaside introduces very considerable technological innovations, which can reduce total energy consumption by 25% compared to traditional ships of the same size.

The new ships will be delivered respectively in 2017 and 2018: in practice, deliveries will take place in parallel with other units of the class “Vista” commissioned by MSC Cruises to French shipyards of Saint-Nazaire. With these 4 new units (along with 3 optioned, two to Saint Nazaire and one in Italy) MSC Cruises delivers a strong attack to the American giants in their own stronghold in the Caribbean. The construction techniques used for new units greatly reduce the draft, which means that MSC can climb Caribbean ports to ships inhibited competition.

choice. More outside cabins, more passengers, better maneuverability. “From the first contact with Fincantieri – said Pierfrancesco vague, executive chairman of MSC Cruises – we asked to design and build two ships completely new, I would say revolutionary in their structure than on the market. Seaside is a futuristic prototype structure, agility and form. Along with Fincantieri we launch into an exciting challenge with the construction of ships rapprsentano a real renewal of the world cruise market. It is an excellent product for the extraordinary and innovative architectural lines and cutting-edge technology.

With this order the MSC group, which already counts Italian ten thousand employees, reiterates the centrality of Italy in its development strategies and continues to invest in Italy, creating wealth and jobs for the whole economic system. ” Particularly satisfied with Giuseppe Bono, CEO of Fincantieri. “We are proud to begin an ambitious new adventure with friends MSc, a group that has made quality-ness and its distinctive features. These ships, which represent a real design challenge will be fully developed by Fincantieri, confirming the technological supremacy on a global level that we hold between shipbuilders. Our commitment to innovation covers all sectors with high added value, thanks to the involvement of more than 2,000 technicians and 160 employees dedicated to basic research, as well as a network of centers of excellence Italians and Europeans with whom we collaborate. This is the force that makes us a unique group of its kind in the world, and that allows us not only to reaffirm our leadership in a sector as complex as the cruise, but also expect a significant overall workload that makes us in the hope of full recovery. “

The development of the MSc is constant. Twelve ships already at sea, four coming three optioned. “MSC Cruises added the last piece to the new industrial plan that, by 2022, will allow us to double the capacity of our fleet. With the arrival of new ships, in fact, reach – said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC a capacity of about 80,000 passengers a day. Today we’re ready with a new schedule of investments of over EUR 5 billion, including new construction, ordered in Italy and France and conversion of ships already in the fleet. “

numbers. The new ships of MSC Cruises will be about ten feet shorter than those of Fantasia class (4 units already at sea) and so much more manoeuvrable thanks to the reduced draft. The passengers, however, increase cos’ as the public spaces available.

Here are the highlights: length 323 meters, width 41 and height 70. The new units will have a tonnage 154,000 gross tons, can accommodate nearly 5,200 passengers plus 1,413 crew members and will feature 2,070 guest cabins, 759 for staff on board. Public spaces come to 43,500 square feet.