Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering wins large contract from Meyer Werft
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering has won an order from Meyer Werft inGermany to finalise the cruise ship AIDAblu and two new cruisevessels, NB689 (unnamed) and NB690 (unnamed) being built for theGerman cruise operator, AIDA Cruises. Under the terms of the deal,Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering's subsidiary, Wilhelmsen CallenbergFläkt will deliver heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)systems and related engineering services. The order has an estimatedvalue of EURO 10.4 million.The company has been involved in AIDA's new building program since2004 and has delivered HVAC system design and advanced equipment toAIDAdiva, AIDAluna, AIDAbella and AIDAblu.The latest contract with Meyer Werft is very significant, says MikaelStröby, Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering's director for the new buildingand cruise segments: "It confirms that we are also competitive intoday's tighter market and can meet the exacting demands of leadingshipbuilders and operators alike." Prior to the AIDA projects atMeyer Werft, Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering successfully delivered asimilar project to the Queen Mary 2, a Cunard vessel and, like AIDACruises, a member of the Carnival group.Meyer WerftLocated in Papenburg, Germany, Meyer Werft is a family owned, sixthgeneration builder of cruise liners for customers all over the world.Thanks to its high degree of flexibility, Meyer Werft can stand upagainst international competitors in the cruise market.AIDA CruisesAIDA Cruises, headquartered in Rostock, is a member of the CarnivalCorporation & plc Group, the world's cruise industry leader. With aturnover of 566.1 million euros and a total of 336,000 guests in2008, AIDA Cruises is the German market's leading cruise company. Atotal of six AIDA ships are presently in service: AIDAcara, AIDAvita,AIDAaura, AIDAdiva, AIDAbella and AIDAluna, with a total capacity of9,862 guests (cabins with double occupancy). They currently operatein the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Dubai, aroundthe Canary Islands, North America and Asia. The Meyer shipyard inGermany has been commissioned to build three further ships fordelivery in spring 2010, 2011 and 2012.AIDA ships are dedicated to the German-speaking market and arerenowned for their young style and casual service.Wilhelmsen Marine EngineeringThe Callenberg Group, acquired by Wilhelmsen Maritime Services inFebruary 2008, forms the basis of Wilhelmsen Maritime Service's newbusiness area, Wilhelmsen Marine Engineering (WME). WME is a leadingsupplier of HVAC and electrical and automation systems to the marineand offshore markets. It offers solutions covering the entire valuechain, from design and installation to commissioning. Key competitiveadvantages include financial strength and stability, a reference listgoing back to 1937, status as preferred maker to all major cruiseoperators, a worldwide sales and service network spanning Europe,Asia and the Americas and being part of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen maritimegroup.ContactsMikael Ströby, Director New Buildings and CruisePhone: +46 3176 23200Mobile: +46 7031 92233Email: mikael.stroby(at)wilhelmsen.comPer-Erik Larsson, Vice President Sales and MarketingPhone: +46 0522 686801Mobile: +46 7094 45101Email: per-erik.larsson(at)wilhelmsen.comThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 19.08.2009 - 11:16 Uhr
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