The shipbuilder Meyer Turku in Finland, part of the German Meyer Werft, has today celebrated that its latest newbuild cruise ship “Icon of the Seas” has been delivered to the US-based cruise line Royal Caribbean.
After her take over, the owners Royal Caribbean have scheduled the “Icon of the Seas” to depart from the shipyard in Turku on Wednesday the 29th of November.
Tim Meyer, chief executive of Meyer Turku, commented on the handover of Icon of the Seas: “Icon of the Seas is the world’s largest, but above all, the world’s most advanced cruise ship. Together with Royal Caribbean, we set the bar exceptionally high in terms of design, technology, safety and reducing energy consumption.”
“Icon of the Seas” is a revolutionary ship and at the same time a significant step towards the green transition, which is the shipyard’s most important competitive advantage. Such a demanding project has only been possible because we cooperate closely within the maritime cluster. In particular, I would like to highlight the finishing expertise of our supply chain. I am extremely proud of the people of Meyer Turku and everyone who has participated in this project.”
