Tag Archives: Pierroberto Folgiero

Fincantieri’s Vard Lands €200 Million Contract for Five Advanced Walk-to-Work Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary, Vard, has signed a €200 million contract to design and construct five Walk-to-Work vessels for an international client. The vessels, designed to support offshore oil and gas platforms, will feature hybrid propulsion systems, advanced motion-compensated … Read the full press release

VARD Signs Contract for Advanced Energy Construction Vessel for Wind Energy Construction AS

(IN BRIEF) VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has signed a contract to design and build an advanced Energy Construction Vessel (ECV) for Wind Energy Construction AS, with delivery slated for Q2 2027. The vessel, built at Vard Vung … Read the full press release

Italian and French Navies Test Cyber Resilience in Tyrrhenian Sea

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking exercise conducted during the Mare Aperto 24/Polaris operation, the Italian and French navies assessed the cyber resilience of their platform system networks aboard the Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Spearheaded by … Read the full press release

Cunard Welcomes Queen Anne: Newest Jewel in the Luxury Cruise Line’s Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Cunard’s illustrious fleet gains a new gem as Queen Anne officially joins during a historic handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice. Attended by dignitaries and industry leaders, the event marks the 249th ship under the … Read the full press release

Italian Energy Giants Forge Alliance for Maritime Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Eni, Fincantieri, and RINA, prominent Italian entities in energy, shipbuilding, and engineering consultancy respectively, have solidified an agreement to spearhead initiatives targeting the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Their collaborative efforts aim to develop sustainable alternatives, explore new … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Fortifies Innovation Leadership with MIT Industrial Liaison Program Membership

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, a prominent shipbuilding group, has announced its enrollment in the esteemed Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This membership signifies Fincantieri’s commitment to fostering innovation and staying at the forefront of technological … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Launches “Masters of the Sea” Initiative to Address Shipbuilding Labor Shortage

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has introduced the “Masters of the Sea” project, a collaboration with the ELIS consortium, aimed at alleviating the shortage of skilled labor in the shipbuilding industry. This initiative, unveiled in Rome, entails a paid training program leading … Read the full press release

Fincantieri’s Vard Secures €230 Million Contract to Build Cable-Laying Vessel for Prysmian Group

(IN BRIEF) Vard, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has secured a contract worth approximately €230 million from Prysmian Group, a global leader in energy and telecoms systems, to design and build a cable-laying vessel. This vessel, the third in … Read the full press release

Underwater IoT Breakthrough: Fincantieri and WSense Sign Collaboration Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, a leading shipbuilding company, and WSense, a specialist in underwater monitoring and communication systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the field of Underwater Internet of Things (UIoT). This partnership will explore various … Read the full press release

Vard and Windward Offshore to Construct Hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels for Offshore Wind Support

(IN BRIEF) Vard, a prominent player in special ship construction under the Fincantieri group, has entered into a contract with the Windward Offshore consortium to design and build two hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) for offshore wind farm support. … Read the full press release

MSC Group Orders Two Hydrogen-Powered Luxury Ships as Part of €3.5 Billion Investment

(IN BRIEF) The Cruise Division of MSC Group has confirmed orders for two hydrogen-powered luxury vessels for its brand Explora Journeys. The €3.5 billion investment will also explore additional environmental technologies, such as alternative fuels like bio and synthetic gas, … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and Naval Group joint venture Naviris appoints new Chairman and CEO

(IN BRIEF) Naviris, the joint venture between Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and French defense company Naval Group, has announced the appointment of Pierroberto Folgiero as Chairman, Damien Raby as CEO, and Enrico Bonetti as COO. The bi-national team is split evenly … Read the full press release