Fincantieri announces the acquisition of an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships,
Fincantieri announces the acquisition of an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships, marking a new milestone in the collaboration between the two companies. The value of these agreements, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered very important[1].
The two expedition vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, will be sister ships to “Viking Octantis” and “Viking Polaris," both built by Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard and delivered in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The new units will be delivered from Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard, supporting Viking’s expansion in the market dedicated to exploration in polar and remote regions.
Each vessel will accommodate 378 guests in 189 staterooms and will be certified “Polar Class 6” for safe operations in polar regions. Designed to navigate remote areas and the St. Lawrence River, they will offer maneuverability and stability in rough seas. Features include straight bows, extended hulls and fin stabilizers, while ice-strengthened structures will enable safe sailing in extreme environments. U-tank stabilizers will reduce rolling when the ship is stationary. The vessels are designed by the same experienced nautical architects
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