Ralf sempf head of purchasing and materials management at meyer werft three quantumclass ships are under construction for royal caribbean international. The meyer familyowned company meyer werft of germany has been in the shipbuilding business since 1795. This order further strengthens the order book of the shipyard, which contains now a high work load until the year 2020. Norwegian breakaway ncl dnv 678 143 500 4 000 spring meyer werft, papenburg 2 12v man 4860cr 840 2 14v man 4860cr. At the same time, meyer werft continues to invest in its yard facilities. The usbased cruise company disney cruise line has decided to further expand its fleet as it added a third vessel to its orderbook. Sep 06, 2016 carnival corporation to build three new lngpowered cruise ships with meyer werft and meyer turku. The customer base of the shipyard currently includes nearly all major cruise companies in the world. Order books at meyer werft the delivery dates in the spring and autumn of the next few years represent a 6month cycle. They have a close working relationship with meyer werft they sell the tickets for the tours as well as plenty of souvenirs, so their info should be correct.
Jun 15, 2015 with these orders, meyer turku has secured a long term order book until 2020 providing a stable and increasing work load that allows the yard and the finnish maritime cluster to develop. Since we cannot expect any new building orders until 202324, we will try to stretch the current order book at all locations. The company is fully owned by german shipbuilder meyer werft gmbh. The new cruise ship will also be constructed by the same. According to seatrade cruise news frederik erdmann, meyer werft, the german shipbuilding firm responsible for the creation of the disney dream and disney fantasy, has said in a video aimed at staff that they are anticipating that the massive losses that the cruise ship industry will result in no new orders coming in until 2023 or 2024, and in an effort to keep the business operational beyond its current order book, they are renegotiating deals to delay delivery of new ships. Meyer turkus order book is full up until 2024 fmc yearbook. Our order book allows us to put us on a good footing. Cruise ship orderbook cruise industry news cruise news. Dec 29, 2017 meyer werft and neptun werft saw continued further growth in their order books with new orders for cruise sector, according to companys press release. This list of ships built at meyer werft contains a selection of ships which were built. The walt disney company, disney cruise line has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the meyer werft shipyard in germany to build two additional cruise ships.
Meyer turku oy employs 1,550 persons and specializes in building highly complex, innovative and environmentally friendly cruise ships, carpassenger ferries and special vessels. The yard area is 144 hectares and it is equipped with a 365metrelong dry dock and two bridge cranes with capacities of 600. In 1997, it became part of meyer neptun group with the acquisition of neptun werft in. Disney cruise line adds one to meyer werft orderbook offshore. Tui cruises gmbh and meyer turku oy signed an agreement for two cruise ships.
If it materialises, the new order book will provide an increasing work load for the finnish maritime cluster and allow the close cooperation between the shipyard and its subcontractors to grow and develop further. Meyer werft is currently planned to build the disney wish, along with two more new triton class ships for disney cruise line. Founded in 1795 and starting with small wooden vessels, today meyer werft is a builder of luxury passenger ships. The contract with meyer werft is part of larger previously announced strategic memo of understanding with leading shipbuilders meyer werft and fincantieri s.
Disney cruise line orders cruise ship pair from meyer werft. Kg is one of the major german shipyards, headquartered in papenburg at the river ems. New ship orderbook the digital research and analysis tool for shipbuilding projects incl. Mar 04, 2016 the walt disney company, disney cruise line has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the meyer werft shipyard in germany to build two additional cruise ships. Kg is all set to to launch three cruise ships in 2020. Cruise ship capacity will keep soaring while the luxury cruise sectors growth has been boosted. Royal caribbean cruises orderbook update cruise industry. It points out that the orderbook is still dominated by the big three in europe.
Norwegian cruise line holding and meyer werft were signed end of june 2016. Meyer werft covers the spectrum from 20,000 to 180,000 gross tons and meyer turku from 100,000 gross tons onwards. Aidacosma second lngpowered heliosclass 2700 staterooms spring 2021 meyer werft see image of sister ship aidanova third lngpowered heliosclass 2700 staterooms 2023 meyer werft. While the disney wish was announced to launch in january 2022, its possible that it may be delayed. Each new ship will be approximately 5,000 gross tons slightly larger than the newest disney cruise line ships, the disney dream and disney fantasy and each is currently. Expands cruise ship orderbook with eighth lngpowered newbuild january 25, 2018 by mike schuler illustration of the next. The main products are cruise ships and cruiseferries the shipbuilding facility is perno shipyard in turku. Mar 30, 2020 as informed, the conclusion of new shipbuilding contracts has been quite advanced so far. Meyer going strong both in finland and germany breaking. Corporation to optimize order book across more brandsnew ships will feature the companys.
This list of ships built at meyer werft contains a selection of ships which were built new by the meyer werft gmbh of papenburg, germany all data is as of delivery from meyer werft to the client. The cruise industry often experienced difficult times in the past, such as 11 september. Turku shipyard set to receive order for two cruise ships. Cruise ships on order and under construction with images. With the new returned store clerk note today the orderbook of meyer werft is gone up to nine ships from cruise with delivery within the end of 2017. In 2014 the new operator for turku yard became meyer werft under name meyer turku. Royal caribbeans ovation of the seas during her construction phase at meyer werft. Together with two sister shipyards in germany, meyer werft in papenburg and neptun werft in rostock, meyer turku is one of the worlds leading cruise ship builders.
In order to ensure we meet the requirements of our full order book, we are ramping up production at all three of our shipyards. The order books are filled to the end of 2023 with nine cruise ships, including seven with an lng propulsion system. Shipbuilding is a highly competitive market which offers job perspectives for different specialists. On 28 january 2020, meyer werft will have a quite exceptional cause for celebration with the 225th anniversary of the founding of the shipyard in papenburg. Cruise ships on order 20162027 ndcruise ships on order amem communication. Cruise ships orderbook cruise vessels ordered and under construction. Meyer going strong both in finland and germany fmc.
Meyer werft, maker of disney cruise line ships, suggests. The delivery of spirit of adventure, the second of two 58,250 gross ton cruise ships for saga cruises in the uk from meyer werft in germany, is likely to be delayed but to take place within the next 12 months, parent company saga plc said in a statement. Meyer werft and neptun werft unveil new environment. The company was founded in 1795 and is currently among the worlds largest shipbuilders of passenger ships. These new investments will be ready by end of 2018start of 2019 and will boost the steel production of the shipyard in order to fulfil the record breaking order book reaching to 2024. Our order book allows us to put us on a good footing for the future. Cruise ships, cruiselines, tonnage, yards and year of. The contract with meyer werft is part of a larger previously announced strategic memo of understanding with leading shipbuilders meyer werft and fincantieri s. The first two vessels under the companys next phase of expansion were ordered in march 2016 from germanys meyer werft shipyard. With these orders, meyer turku has secured a long term order book until 2020 providing a stable and increasing work load that allows the yard and the finnish maritime cluster to develop themselves. Carnival corporation placed an order for a further three 180,000gt lngpowered ships. Meyer turku is riding on the crest of a wave in the cruise ship business, with an order book filled up to 2024.
At the beginning the state was the joint owner until meyer werft bought the rest of the shares. A modern 40m logistics centre is currently under construction for completion in early 2021, which will facilitate better coordination of material transportation and reduce the use of external storage facilities. Meyer turkus order book is full up until 2024 meyer turku is riding on the crest of a wave in the cruise ship business, with an order book filled up to 2024. Four large new generation cruise ships to be built for. Meyer werft and the cruising and leisure travel company carnival corporation usa have signed a contract for delivery of one additional cruise ship powered 100% by liquefied natural gas lng. At the peak of the economic cycle, the german owner has invested eur 200 million to the shipyard. The south korean company stx sold the turku shipyard to the german company meyer werft and the finnish state last september. Disney cruise line adds one to meyer werft orderbook. Meyer turku carnival corporation orders two cruise ships. Rostock based neptun werft with its 550 employees will build and deliver large floating engine room units for these ships. The recent contracting spree by major cruise lines has provided some welcome relief for specialist european builders. Jun 15, 2015 the contract with meyer werft is part of a larger previously announced strategic memo of understanding with leading shipbuilders meyer werft and fincantieri s. The global cruise ship orderbook lists all confirmed cruise ship newbuild orders through 2027.
At a cost per berth in line with our existing order book. Mar 18, 2020 royal caribbean cruises has plans to introduce 19 new vessels between 2020 and 2027, with new ships slated for company brands including royal caribbean international, celebrity cruises, silversea as well as joint venture tui cruises which will soon oversee hapaglloyd cruises. Its biggest claim to fame is the large meyer werft shipyard. With these orders, meyer turku has secured a long term order book until 2020 providing a stable and increasing work load that allows the yard and the finnish maritime cluster to. With the companys extraordinarily long order book reaching now to 2022, meyer turku is growing with modern investments in facilities and people. Meyer werft and neptun werft saw continued further growth in their order books with new orders for cruise sector, according to companys press release. The second half of 2016 was an eventful time both for cruise lines and shipyards. Unfortunately, second half could be anywhere from roughly june 1stdec 31st. Meyer turku deputy ceo tapani pulli revealed that recent orders and two ships which are the subject of mous but not yet confirmed orders, could mean that the yard is full until 2023 with work in hand extending beyond then. Carnival corporation to build three new lngpowered cruise.
Meyer werft reports a good year search csi news online. Order books at meyer werft the delivery dates in the spring and autumn of the next few years represent a. Cruise ships, cruiselines, tonnage, yards and year of construction of new ships. Two of the ships will be built for aida cruises at meyer werft in papenburg, germany and two further ships will be built at meyer turku, finland. Indicated are number of passengers, delivery dates and shipyard and images.
Together with partners and suppliers, this year our again whole team has revealed the passion and motivation that we dedicate to our ship projects, despite all the challenges, said meyer. Meyer group preparing for rough waters ahead due the. The new investments include a new plate cutting line, a new profile cutting line and a new panel line to the steel halls of the shipyard. In the best case scenario, meyer werft will have to adjust its capacity in papenburg from two large and one small ship per year to one large and one small ship. All the ships on order with fincantieri and meyer werft would likely get completed, and since the orderbook now stretches to 2027, any recession would likely be over well before the pipeline gets. Meyer turkus order book is full up until 2024 fmc yearbook 2019. Carnival corporation to build three new lngpowered cruise ships with meyer werft and meyer turku. The cruise industry often experienced difficult times in the past, such as 11 september 2001 attacks, the international banking crisis in 2008 and the costa concordia disaster in 2012. During the nearly 10minute video they talk about the consequences for their customers and their order book. That would be slightly more recent than the order book, which was published in nov 2018. This order further strengthens the order book of the shipyard, which contains now a high work load until. Kg based in papenburg was founded in 1795 and is in its seventh generation of family ownership.
Places 4 ship order with meyer for lng cruise ships. Meyer werfts order book is fixed until the end of 2023. We are very happy with our current order book of all sizes of cruise vessels, even though we are not active in the expedition market at the moment. Papenburg germany cruise port schedule cruisemapper.
As a result, the newbuilds already on order at the german shipyard for costa cruises and aida cruises have been put back a year and will now be delivered in 2021. In 2019 we will be delivering 3 cruise ships in papenburg, 2 cruise ships. With 12 large new ships to be delivered over the course of the year, new market entrants are also benefiting from positive market conditions. Impact of coronavirus on new cruise ship orders to be. The shipbuilding company meyer werft gmbh has its headquarters here. Here you can find an overview of our press releases. Keep an eye on the new ships under construction on our constantly updated list. Meyer werft managing directors bernard meyer and thomas weigend took to youtube to provide a state of the meyer group message due to the impact of coronavirus covid19 in the cruise market. Meyer turku eyeing a full orderbook to 2023 seatrade. Meyer turku oy is a finnish shipbuilding company located in turku, finland proper. C ruise ships orderbook cruise vessels ordered and under. Royal caribbean cruises has plans to introduce 19 new vessels between 2020 and 2027, with new ships slated for company brands including royal caribbean international, celebrity cruises, silversea as well as joint venture tui cruises.
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