Mein Schiff 3, the first of two newbuildings TUI Cruises in Hamburg has on order at STX Finland in Turku, is now 65% complete, according to CEO of the shipbuilder. The ship was floated out earlier today.
“We are currently at a stage of 65% ” according to Jari Anttila, CEO of the STX Finland Oy. “This means that we are on schedule with our work on Mein Schiff 3.” Thanks to its typical dark blue coat of paint, the ship can already be clearly recognised as belonging to the Mein Schiff family; even the emblem of Mein Schiff 3, the diamond, is resplendent and clearly visible on the stern," he said in a statement.
By December all of the 1,253 cabins on board will have been installed. In January 2014 the main engines will then be started for the first time. As early as spring 2014, the comprehensive crew training will take place in Turku. At the same time, the identical sister ship Mein Schiff 4 is also growing according to plan. Its steel blocks are currently being completed. Keel laying is due to take place in early 2014.
“Now that the outer and interior areas are due to be completed, our well-being ship is taking shape bit by bit” says Richard J Vogel, CEO of TUI Cruises.
