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International Maritime Annual Review 2025

Rauma Marine Constructions RMC collaborates with its client to build car and passenger ferries for Tasmania's challenging sea conditions. The project integrates innovative solutions and leveraging RMC's expertise. Additionally, RMC is constructing four Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvettes for the Finnish Navy as part of the Squadron 2020 project. These high-performance vessels, designed for Baltic Sea conditions, are built in a dedicated facility to ensure safety and quality. The Star of the Seas, which is being built at the Meyer Turku shipyard, was launched in the traditional manner on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. During the weekend following the ceremony, the ship was moved to the outfitting dock, where its now fully assembled hull will be finished into a magnificent cruise ship.
 
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International Maritime Annual Review 2024

After more than seven years of dreaming, planning and building, Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated Icon of the Seas has become a reality. Constructed over the course of 900 days in Turku, Finland, the ship is jam-packed with innovative entertainment features. On the west coast of Finland, the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard is in the process of building two identical car and passenger ferries for the TT-Line Company in Australia. The first one is nearing completion. From 2024 onwards, European Union's Emission Trading System is being further expanded. It will now be applied – in several phases – even to emissions from ships and other maritime vessels. Meyer Turku is intensifying its collaboration with the academic world. The latest move involves deepening the long-standing cooperation with Åbo Akademi as a new partnership agreement was signed.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2023

When talking about sustainability in maritime, one can hardly ignore the ports. In the EU alone, there are over one thousand ports, handling goods in the excess of 4 billion tonnes. But just how green are they? Biofuels are making waves in the marine industry - from ship-owners to engine makers, there is rising interest to get away from CO2-heavy traditional fuels. Navy Squadron 2020 project will replace some of Finnish Navy’s current ships with new Pohjanmaa-class multi-role vessels, or corvettes. These multi-role vessels will have an essential role in Finland’s future naval defence.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2023

Globally, there is great potential for significant reduction of energy used in shipping. This is achieved by utilizing actions such as speed reduction, improved port operations, propulsion, and ship internal energy optimization. The research project Data Analytics for Zero Emission Marine (DAZE) will explore the use of data to significantly reduce emissions from shipping. The three-year project will start in September 2023. The first in the series of Royal Caribbean International's new cruise ships – Icon of the Seas – is under final stages of construction at Meyer Turku shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for October 2023. When ready, the new ship will be the largest cruise ship in the world by gross tonnage. Complete renovation of the Naantali port terminal, originally built in 1974, has started. The goal of the renovation project is to bring the building up to the standard of a new building in terms of e.g. functionality and energy-efficiency.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 4/2022

Carnival Celebration is ready for the Big Party. Despite both geopolitical and pandemic turmoil, Carnival Celebration is steadily moving towards completion in Turku. The biggest challenge facing the marine industry right now is the quest for sustainability. Many operators are already taking important steps towards achieving net carbon neutrality by 2050, implementing for example supply chain sustainability programs and waste-to-energy initiatives and pursuing alternative fuels. Wärtsilä Corporation has opened its new technology centre in Vaasa, on the west coast of Finland. Named the Sustainable Technology Hub (STH), the new centre will concentrate its efforts to advance the global decarbonisation in the fields of marine and energy technologies.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 3/2022

Cruise lines and cruise ferries were seriously affected by Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and other restrictions, but some glints of a better future can already be seen on the horizon. For instance, the cruise ferry company Tallink Group that operates largely in the Baltic Sea region announced in April an increase in the number of cruise passengers in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period in the year 2021. Seatec interviewed the Finnish shipping company Finnlines, who introduced three new hybrid ro-ro vessels. The new ships will start operations in June. Other topics in this issue are comprehensive maintenance work of modern-day vessels and how the situation in Ukraine will affect the maritime industry.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2022

Sustainability is a very high commodity in every industry these days. Viking Line's new vessel, Viking Glory, was christened in the Port of Turku on 28th February 2022. Seatec interviewed Viking Line's president and CEO Jan Hanses, about what makes Glory one of the most climate-smart passenger ships in the world. Finland and Sweden have been considering a joint purchase of icebreakers for a couple of years now. Seatec found out, what are the expectations for new, greener ice breakers. We also have a look at new innovations in Finnish ship design with Aalto University and ILS.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2022

Seatec 1/2022 introduces MyStar, Tallink's newest and largest ship built in Rauma shipyard. Seatec takes a closer look at environmental issues. Ships are responsible for more than 18 percent of air pollutants. How can the ship industry reduce emissions? Seatec tells about the newest environmentally-friendly innovations. We also take a look, how the new technologies that can be helpful in making future maritime traffic more energy-efficient, non-polluting, and safer than before, and finally we visit the Meyer Turku Shipyard and the newest Costa Toscana ship.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2021

This years Seatec International Maritime Review gives you an idea about how the maritime industry is doing after the COVID-19 took over the world. The pandemic affected the industry - of course - but it didn't take everything. For example, Meyer Turku successfully delivered cruise ship Mardi Gras to Carnival Cruise Line on schedule. We will yet again talk about sustainability and greener maritime. Have you heard about new technologies developed to increase the safety at sea?
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2020

Seatec 2020 will give you a closer look to Costa Smeralda - the newest cruise ship from Turku shipyard sailing around the Mediterranean area. Meanwhile a new chapter for Helsinki shipyard began last year. The first vessel from Helsinki is planned to be delivered in August 2021. We will also talk about the new agreement signed between Aalto University and Meyer Turku Oy. The climate change has been taken seriously in marine sector too. For example, the industry is now talking more and more about the other options for a traditional fuel.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2019

People are nowadays talking more and more about environmental concerns. Will it affect the popularity of cruise ships that still seems to be the hot topic in the industry? We will look to that question in this issue. Also, companies called Elomatic and NYK Group will introduce us their newest ship concept – futuristic and an emission-free car and truck carrier. We talk about artificial intelligence in maritime industry and how it improves safety. Once again, we take a closer look to Meyer Turku where climate issues are also raised high.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2019

In this issue of Seatec we take a closer look at the Maritime Accelerator which is an innovation platform for corporations and startups. Meyer Turku shipyard is looking for new recruits. According to Communications Manager Tapani Mylly, the growing shipbuilding business means that the entire maritime cluster in the region needs to expand. There has been a stream of positive news from the neighbouring shipyard of Rauma, as well. Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has quickly made a name for itself as a capable builder and project manager. We also have a sneak peek at the ArTEco project (Arctic Thruster Ecosystem) which is a co-creation forum leading the research and development of ship propulsion for arctic conditions.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2018

Seatec takes yet another tour at Meyer Turku shipyard, this time focusing on the newly built New Mein Schiff 1 and the serious R&D effort behind it. R&D is key at Rolls-Royce also – Seatec visited their brand new R&D centre in Turku.

Seatec covers the recently ended Arctic Seas programme and Molslinjen’s new RoPax vessel. Blue Industry Park is under construction and on its way to ensure the competitiveness of the marine industries.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2018

Meyer Turku shipyard is taking action in pursuit of sustainability. Maritime digitalisation is growing stronger and Seatec takes a look into the possibilities of blockchain with the help of Mika Lammi, the head of IoT business development at Kouvola Innovation. Wärtsilä is setting up Digital Acceleration Centres. Seatec tributes Finnish maritime expertise by reporting from the Finnish companies working around the world, their unique skills in ice-breaker business and the well-functioning networks the Finns have built.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2017

The marine industry digitalisation is a hot topic. We talk autonomous ships, big data and the risks the new era brings along.

European ships will have to be demolished within the EU in the future. We take a look at the interior design inside Tallink Megastar.

Mein Schiff 6 was delivered. Molslinjen’s new vessel features some real hi-tech.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2017

Seatec takes a closer look at the Rauma shipyard and how it has revitalised after its lackluster years.

We report from the Meyer Turku shipyard’s record-breaking order book and analyse how the maritime advances change the role of classification societies.

Polaris icebreaker has been handed over to the customer – but how does she differ from her predecessors?

Furthermore, we take a look at digitalisation and some new innovations in propeller technology.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2016

Seatec analyses the significance of certificates from the marine cluster subcontractors’ point of view and the role of Finnish vessels in Barents Sea hydrographic surveying.

We take a look at kitchens on waves and a new innovation to reduce fuel consumption.

There has been made some big investments in Turku.

We also have a sneak peek at the future of ships -unmanned.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2016

In this issue of Seatec we take a look at the Finnish finishing touches to the Harmony of the Seas cruise ship and the large-scale overhaul for cruise ship Silja Serenade by RMC shipyard. Alongside the news from busy shipyards we put our focus on the challenges and chances the constantly changing marine industry provides us - not least the race for becoming ever eco-friendlier and safer offshore nor the exploding popularity of LNG and the influences and demands it brings along with it. ABB and Wärtsilä have their own solutions – maybe a brand new laboratory or a competition to explore new innovations would do the trick to get on top of the wave?
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2015

For this issue, we talked in length with Jan Meyer, CEO of Meyer Turku. According to Meyer, it was the passion and professionalism of the Turku shipyard that made the Germans go for 100 % ownership this May. Furthermore, the local maritime network is something that Meyer Werft appreciates deeply. That network is also getting smarter by the minute – SEATEC surveys the emerging new alliance between ICT and marine.




 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2015

SEATEC speaks both German and French this time around. First we take a look at the construction of Oasis 3 at St. Nazaire, France, and find out why Finnish subcontractors have grabbed deliveries totalling over 125 million euros in the project. Then, we visit the Turku shipyard where the construction of Mein Schiff 5 – the third Mein Schiff class cruise ship built in Turku – started in November 2014 (with Mein Schiff 4 floated out a month earlier).




 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2014

European marine industry is going through interesting times, as there is talk about the potential sale of the Turku shipyard to Meyer Werft. The German shipyard is in fine form, presently putting the finishing touches on Quantum of the Seas at the Papenburg shipyard. Even a bigger giant is in the works in St. Nazaire, France: Oasis 3 is the first Oasis class ship built by the French, but not without the Finns. We talked with the Finnish marine cluster players who are contributing to the construction of this magnificent vessel.


 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2014

For this issue, we interviewed Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line who believes that today’s cruise customer is more savvy than ever before – and he shared with us his views on how to keep the customers hooked. We also make the rounds at top European shipyards, taking a look at the high-profile newbuilds such as TUI vessels at STX’s Turku shipyard and Quantum of the Seas at Meyer Werft.




 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2013

Rough seas continue in the marine industry – SEATEC takes stock of the situation, and reports about the success stories of the sector. In this issue, we showcase, for instance, the Finno-Russian cooperation company Arctech which has already made a name for itself as an arctic expert and is likely to be a formidable force in the future as well. We also find out what makes the German powerhouse Meyer Werft tick – and learn all about elevator-maker KONE’s strategy to master people flow on the seven seas.




 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2013

The international marine business stands on the threshold of a new era. SEATEC takes stock of the recent developments, with special focus on the drama surrounding the building of cruise ships in Finland. Is the Turku shipyard, the maker of the Oasis twins, truly fighting for its survival – or will the shipyard rebound from present troubles? In this issue, we also celebrate the launch of Coral Energy, the first LNG carrier powered by – of course – LNG.



 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2012

This issue of SEATEC is very much dedicated to two dazzling sea princesses: AIDAmar and Viking Grace. AIDAmar already had her ball in the spring, as this sixth vessel in AIDa’s Sphinx series was inaugurated. Over million people turned up to witness the fireworks, which bodes well for the entire industry. Viking Grace, on the other hand, will set sail in 2013, claiming the mantle of the most environmentally friendly large cruise ferry ever. Use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power this beauty means that emissions into the sea have been totally eliminated, and emissions into the air cut decisively.
 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2012

The Costa Concordia tragedy tops the agenda for this issue of SEATEC – we look forward and try to figure out what the full impact will be for the industry. At the same time, we profile the Celebrity Silhouette and the upcoming new Sunshine class ship, a RCCL/Meyer Werft joint production. Furthermore, SEATEC takes a long look at the legacy of the Oasis class ships and pops the question: when will the giants return?




 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2011

SEATEC analyses the interesting marine industry power plays on the Baltic Sea. We take a look at German shipbuilder Meyer Werft who scored big with Royal Caribbean and is currently raising its profile considerably. Good news come from Helsinki as well: as the Helsinki shipyard is reborn as a Russo-Finnish operation, the horizon looks promising once more. In Rauma, Finland, it is also time to celebrate as the next generation car-passenger ferry Spirit of France takes to the waves.


 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2011

SEATEC takes one more look at the long journey of Allure of the Seas, studying the massive undertaking in detail. We also visit the STX Rauma shipyards where one state-of-the-art ferry has just been delivered and another is being completed. In addition, there is an overview of the German shipyards where Disney Cruise Line is singlehandedly brightening the outlook of the entire industry.



 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 2/2010

SEATEC celebrates the launch of Celebrity Eclipse as the newest Solstice-class ship makes its debut with style. Our story on special-purpose vessels takes a look at how German shipyards are successfully entering the niche market. Curbing of ship emissions is rising on the agenda all over the world and SEATEC starts “cleaning the waves”!




 
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Seatec International Maritime Review 1/2010

SEATEC celebrates the launch of Oasis of the Seas, the greatest cruise ship on the planet, with extensive coverage. There is also an update on the making of the sister ship, Allure of the Seas. Our story on special-purpose vessels takes a look at the past, present and future of these very innovative ships. And for some Italian flavour, we bring you the Costa Deliziosa, a real work-of-art on the waves.



 
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