Recognized as one of the leading industrial companies in Kuwait and the region, Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. “HEISCO”, is planning another year of success along with enhancing its facilities.

After the signing of the letter of intent on March 5, Fincantieri and the Grimaldi Group signed the contract for the lengthening and refurbishment program for the cruise ferries “Cruise Roma” and “Cruise Barcelona”.

Damen is pleased to announce that the Government of Ontario has accepted its proposal to build two ferries with full electric propulsion.

 The steel cutting ceremony of “Seven Seas Splendor”, the second ultra-luxury cruise ship which Fincantieri will build for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona.

“Cruise Roma” and “Cruise Barcelona” will be modernized and lengthened by about 30 meters. Fincantieri and the Grimaldi Group signed a letter of intent for the lengthening and refurbishment program for the cruise ferries “Cruise Roma” and “Cruise Barcelona”.

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor – the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence – for three Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), 62 x 11 metres.