RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME CONTINUES: ENLARGEMENT OPERATIONS OF
MSC SINFONIA ARE ONGOING AT FINCANTIERI SHIPYARD, IN PALERMO
Trieste, January 22 2015 – Extension operations on MSC Sinfonia, the second out of four MSC
cruise ships to undergo the Renaissance Programme of enhancements, have begunin the past days
at Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo. Only 2 months ago the conversion operations of the prototype MSC
Armonia were completed and the ship left the shipyard on November 17.
The remarkable feat of engineering of the Palermo shipyard -has started with steel-cutting operations
on the ship and has continued then by moving the forward section for about 30 meters forward to allow
the new midship section to be inserted. With its 2,200 gross tonnes and in 24 meters length, this
section will add a total of 106 new passenger and crew cabins, and new indoor and outdoor public
areas.
The transformation operations will continue for the next 8 weeks with the joining of the two sections of
the ship, the installation of all the systems and the conclusion of the fitting out of the ship. During this
phase, 87 new passenger cabins will be installed in the original section, while 60 new cabins with
balcony will be inserted. These will replace the same number of external cabins originally equipped
only with windows.
As done with the sister ship, MSC Sinfonia will therefore be refitted and renewed, upgraded with the
latest level of comfort, with new areas dedicated to entertainment and services available on board,
including new outdoor areas, as a Water Park, specifically designed for children.
The event is the second phase of the Renaissance Programme, key milestone of the € 200 million
programme between Fincantieri and MSC Cruises for the enlargement and enhancement of MSC
Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica. At the end of the programme these ships will be
given, , an array of new improvements and amenities that are perfectly suited to today’s cruise
traveller.
After the Renaissance Programme, MSC Sinfonia’s environmental impact, as well as the one of the 3
other ships, will be significantly reduced: this is one of the worth mentioning actions undertaken by the
programme. MSC Sinfonia will receive a new hull treatment to minimize drag and lower water
resistance, considerably reducing fuel consumption. In addition, LED technology in all public spaces
on the ship will mean less energy is consumed on board.
Fincantieri is one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups, which in over 200 years of maritime history has built
more than 7.000 vessels. It is world leader in cruise ship construction and a reference player in other sectors,
from naval vessels to cruise ferries, from mega-yachts to special high value-added vessels, ship repairs and
conversions and offshore vessels. Headquartered in Trieste, the Group has more than 20,000 employees, of
whom 7,700 in Italy, and 21 shipyards in 4 continents. During 2013 the Group acquired VARD, a company that
builds offshore support vessels for oil & gas exploration and production and is listed on the Singapore Stock
Exchange. Fincantieri has thus doubled in size, becoming the western world's largest shipbuilder and world
number one by diversification and presence in every high value-added market sector. Fincantieri operates in the
United States through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG). This company, which serves important
government customers, including the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, has three shipyards (Marinette Marine, Bay
Shipbuilding, Ace Marine), all located in the Great Lakes region. Fincantieri is present in the UAE with Etihad Ship
Building, a joint venture set up with Melara Middle East and Al Fattan Ship Industries, to design, produce and sell
different types of civilian and military ships as well as perform maintenance and refitting activities.
MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and Brazil, sailing year-round in the
Mediterranean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean and French
Antilles, South America, southern Africa, as well as the Emirates and Oman.
MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever
to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship.
In 2009, MSC began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children
worldwide. So far, MSC has collected more than €3m in voluntary guest donations.
MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create
a unique
experience for holidaymakers worldwide. Its fleet comprises 12 modern ships: MSC Preziosa; MSC Divina;
MSC Splendida; MSC Fantasia; MSC Magnifica; MSC Poesia; MSC Orchestra; MSC Musica; MSC Sinfonia;
MSC Armonia; MSC Opera and MSC Lirica.
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