The demand for skilled labour in the maritime industry is growing. Competence requirements in the sector, especially for highly skilled
The net-zero emission cruise ship concept developed in the AVATAR project led by Meyer Turku has now been completed. The
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, today completed the handover of WAKASHIO MARU, a
For Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the year has had a strong start. Today, a significant milestone was reached in the Squadron
Representatives of the maritime industry gathered for a roundtable discussion on the future of the sector at the invitation of
On 13 November 2024, Finland, the United States and Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a nine-year Lifecycle Agreement with Japanese domestic ferry operator Hankyu Ferry. The agreement covers the operator’s two
ESL Shipping has sold the vessel M/S Kallio to the Norwegian company The Qrill Company AS. The sale of the
As Arctic sea ice thins due to climate change, new shipping routes are opening, creating growing interest from companies and
At the Rauma Shipyard, the Squadron 2020 project of the Finnish Navy has progressed successfully, with three of the four
The construction of the Finnish Border Guard’s new patrol vessels, ordered from Meyer Turku, is progressing steadily. The keel-laying ceremony
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), a global leader in vacations, has signed a long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku shipyard,
On Monday, September 8, 2025, Meyer Turku shipyard celebrated the keel-laying of the fourth Icon-class cruise ship. The vessel, currently
The Finnish maritime sector is sailing full speed ahead. With order books secured into the next decade, new strategic acquisitions,
Today marks a significant milestone in icebreaking cooperation between Finland and Canada, as the traditional Steel Cutting ceremony launches the
Meyer Turku continues to push the boundaries of sustainable shipbuilding with a major step: the adoption of central heating for
The construction project of two multifunctional offshore patrol vessels, ordered by the Finnish Border Guard from Meyer Turku, has progressed
The third ship in the Icon class series, Legend of the Seas, has been floated out at Meyer Turku shipyard.
The building of the third multi-purpose corvette started on Tuesday, the 26th of August, with the traditional steel cutting ceremony.
On Thursday, 9 October, the Rauma shipyard initiated the building of its second multipurpose corvette with a traditional steel cutting
Construction of the Polar Max icebreaker for Canada, one of the heaviest icebreakers ever built, began in August 2025 at Helsinki Shipyard and Sata Shipbuilding. Hull assembly is now commencing in Helsinki, after which the completed hull will be finalized at Davie Shipbuilding’s yard in Canada.
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, celebrated the delivery of “Mein Schiff Flow” at
Steelpaint GmbH, the German manufacturer of high-performance single-component moisture cure polyurethane (MCPU) coatings, has completed a test coating on MUR Shipping’s 63,000dwt bulk carrier African Bari Bird.
Meyer Turku is investing in shipbuilders of the future by donating EUR 800,000 to Aalto University. With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland. This new donation is part of Meyer Turku’s broad collaboration with educational institutions and research.
Sustainability is a major driver in the marine industry – starting with more sustainable fuels. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to power a proud new generation of ships. The introduction of new fuels places demands on pipeline systems aboard ships, as well.
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) launched the second multi-purpose corvette of Pohjanmaa class built by the Rauma Shipyard for the Finnish Navy. All four vessels of the Squadron 2020 Project are now under construction at the same time – the Project has progressed to the full series-production stage.
The maritime industry is entering a decade of profound transformation. Climate targets, geopolitical shifts, digitalization, and rapid technological development are reshaping the way ships are designed, built, and operated. For Finland, these changes are not merely challenges to overcome—they are opportunities to strengthen our position as a global leader in maritime innovation.
The celebration in Turku, Finland, marked the official handover of the ship to the vacation brand ahead of a July 2026 European debut.
Passengers aboard the Star of the Seas are looking for a unique cruise experience. That is why the entire vessel — down to every square centimetre of deck and flooring surfaces — must radiate quality.
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a new long-term overhaul frame agreement with Swedish operator Erik Thun Group. The agreement has
Valmet has received an order to deliver integrated automation systems for three new RoPax vessels for Finnlines. The new vessels
Posidonia Survey Shows Shipping Weighs AI Acceleration Against Maritime Pragmatism All newly available maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and products
A maritime industry stakeholder event organized by the Economic Development Centre Uusimaa brought together key actors in the sector in
New, more sustainable fuels are slowly changing the marine industry. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to
Minister Sakari Puisto: Finnish maritime competitiveness is anchored by performance, quality – and reliable, speedy vessel delivery The United States
As Finnish President Alexander Stubb and US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on icebreaker cooperation in Washington on 9
Production of the fifth Icon-class vessel commenced at the Meyer Turku shipyard on Monday, 19 January 2026. Representatives from the
Finland’s overall economic outlook remains subdued. Forecasts once again suggest growth hovering around or below the one-percent mark, weighed down
U.S.-based shipbuilder Davie Defense, part of the same group as Helsinki Shipyard, has reached an agreement with the United States
Chris-Marine® announces the launch of the PSL Portable Surface Lathe, a high-precision solution designed for efficient sealing surface machining both
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