Fincantieri and Princess agree to build two 139,000 gross ton ships
Fincantieri and the Anglo-American cruise shipping group Carnival Corporation & plc have reached an agreement to build two prototype ships for Princess Cruises.
“The agreement is subject to the execution of a definitive contract, financing and other customary closing conditions,” Fincantieri said in a statement.
At 139,000 gross tons and with a passenger capacity of 3,600, the new ships will take up service in Spring 2013 and 2014 and will be the largest built to date for Princess Cruises fleet. Their price was not disclosed.
Commenting on the agreement Giuseppe Bono, Chief Executive Officer of Fincantieri, said: ”This important agreement is a source of pride and optimism for us. Proof that we are increasingly world leader even in this time of crisis, having gained the only order for a cruise ship in 2009 - also from Carnival Group - and now this agreement for two prototype vessels for Carnival’s prestige brand Princess Cruises.”
Bron: www.cruisebusiness.com
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