Meyer Turku and Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), both Finnish shipbuilders that are active in the passenger ship sector, are reported to be in talks with the government about emergency funding.

Media reports in Finland say that Meyer Turku would seek €200 million in funding. Meanwhile RMC has already received €40 million from the state in the form of capital certificates in June, the reports say. Both companies made deep losses in 2021 as the Covid- 19 pandemic hurt their business.

Talks between the government and the shipbuilders are ongoing, the reports say.

Photo: Mardi Gras of Carnival Cruise Line was built at Meyer Turku