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Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. is a shipbuilding company based out of Trieste, Italy.

Fincantieri has developed a long tradition in designing and building ships. Two hundred years of history marked by the construction of over 7,000 ships which, from Alaska to the Caribbean, have taken, and continue to take, the image of Italian industry out into the world.

This tradition has always been carried forward by a drive towards enhanced performance and a quest for new solutions in design and construction, also within a framework of strategic partnerships.

Experience and technological resources have enabled the company to conceive highly successful, cutting edge designs, from the SS Rex and the Destriero which in 1933 and 1992 respectively won the Blue Riband, to the construction of some of the world’s most beautiful and famous cruise ships, floating showcases of “Made in Italy” which encapsulate the spirit of enterprise, artistic creativity, sophisticated craftsmanship and culture which have always been hallmarks of the company.

Today Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups. World leader in the construction of cruise ships and large ferries, sectors characterised by high technology and design content the company is also a reference builder in the military field with a full range of product types including surface vessels and submarines. Furthermore, the company is also developing its activities in the business area of mega yachts.

Drawing on is substantial experience as prime contractor and integrator, on its engineering capabilities and capacities and on its integrated network of specialised shipyards, supported by a vast, expert supply chain, Fincantieri sets out to be a partner to ship owners and the defence sector offering innovative, tailor-made products and providing a high service level.

In Italy Fincantieri employs a staff of nearly 9,400 (rising to approximately 20,000 if the supply chain is included) working at 8 shipyards, two design centres, one research centre and two production sites for mechanical components.

The shipyards of Monfalcone (Gorizia), Marghera (Venice), Sestri Ponente (Genoa), Ancona, Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) and Palermo report to the Merchant Ships Business Unit while the shipyards of Riva Trigoso (Sestri Levante) and Muggiano (Lerici) report to the Naval Vessel Business Unit.

The Company Quality System is certified according to UNI EN ISO 9001:2000

• Carnival Cruise Lines: Carnival Destiny, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Victory, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Splendor
• Costa Cruises: Costa Fortuna, Costa Magica, Costa Concordia, and Costa Serena.
• Cunard Line: MS Queen Victoria.
• Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wonder and Disney Magic.
• Finnlines:Finnstar, Finnmaid, Finnlady, Nordlink.
• Grandi Navi Veloci:Excellent.
• Grimaldi Ferries: Cruise Roma.
• Holland America Line: MS Volendam, MS Zaandam, MS Amsterdam, MS Zuiderdam, MS Oosterdam, MS Westerdam, MS Maasdam, and MS Noordam.
• Italian Navy: Giuseppe Garibaldi, Cavour.
• Minoan Lines: Europa Palace, Olympia Palace, Festos Palace, Knossos Palace.
• Moby Lines: Moby Aki.
• Princess Cruises: Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Grand Princess, Golden Princess, Star Princess, Sun Princess, Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, and Ocean Princess.
• P&O Cruises: Arcadia (cruise ship), Ventura (ship).
• P&O Ferries: Pride of Rotterdam, Pride of Hull.
• Sea Containers Ltd: Superseacat One, Superseacat Two, Superseacat Three, Superseacat Four.
• SNCM: Danielle Casanova.
• Tirrenia di Navigazione:Bithia, Janas, Athara, Nuraghes, Sharden, Aries, Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn.

• Official Site (Italian) (English)