seatec - Finnish marine technology review 2/2013 | Page 7

22 22 Fast Break 30 The Meyer Werft shipyard is in fine form. The Papenburg Production of both TUI cruisers now underway at Turku shipyard shipyard is putting out one high-profile vessel after another and Known for its expertise and proficiency in shipbuilding, the newbuilds are jam-packed with marine innovations. The STX Finland’s Turku shipyard has recently suffered from latest showstopper is Norwegian Breakaway which was built in the financing troubles of its Korean owners. Changes in just 18 months. ownership may be expected later on, but the shipyard and Norwegian Breakaway is the first of two Breakaway class ships its skilled workforce keep going at full speed. Production the shipyard is building for Norwegian Cruise Line. It was of the second cruise ship ordered by the German company delivered on 25 April 2013. TUI Cruises was started in late May. 26 New demand for Rauma shipyard’s expertise in specialised shipbuilding 36 New on Board 45 Company Directory 30 seatec 2/2013 5