10 years old Meyer Turku aims for carbon-neutral shipbuilding
This autumn, it was ten years since the Meyer family’s shipbuilding company became the host of the Turku shipyard. Over
This autumn, it was ten years since the Meyer family’s shipbuilding company became the host of the Turku shipyard. Over
Star of the Seas, the second ship of the Icon ship series built for Royal Caribbean International, has been launched
The demanding routes and fierce conditions of the Bass Strait served as the key reference framework for the
Meyer Turku is enlisting the aid of universities in pursuit of more sustainable shipbuilding Meyer Turku is intensifying its collaboration
Mein Schiff 7 is the first built-in methanol capability cruise ship from the Turku Shipyard After delivering two vessels to
From 2024 onwards, European Union’s Emission Trading System is being further expanded. It will now be applied – in several
On the west coast of Finland, the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard is in the process of building two identical
Christened by football legend Lionel Messi in January 2024, Icon of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship in the
Cruise ship owners have increased interest in HVAC energy investment projects, due to the IMO’s new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII)
This Navy Squadron 2020 project will replace some of Finnish Navy’s current ships with new Pohjanmaa-class multi-role vessels, or corvettes.
The largest cruise ship so far The first in the series of Royal Caribbean International’s new cruise ships – ‘Icon
As Carnival Cruise Line hits 50, Turku Shipyard has come up with the perfect present – delivered right on time
On 1 September, three marine industry companies, all owned by Millog Oy, merged together. Oy Western Shipyard Limited (WSY), Laivakone
Dealing with a deadly pandemic and war in Ukraine, marine industry shows resilience and remains hopeful for the future Global
Comprehensive maintenance work of modern-day vessels exacts lots of know-how and experience, plus the right kind of attitude. In southwestern
Marine industry is getting greener every year. In December 2021, SEA Europe, representing close to 100% of the European shipbuilding
In December 2021, the brand new cruise ship Costa Toscana was delivered after completion to Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise
Tallink’s newest ship, MyStar, is under construction at Rauma Marine Constructions’ shipyard. MyStar is, to date, the largest ship built
Helsinki shipyard is building a trio of adventurous cruise ships Helsinki Shipyard is emerging from the Covid-19 crisis with plenty
Champion Door’s shipyard and port doors offer the total package – and have no size limitations All shipyard and port
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
Seatec 2/2026
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