en.Wedoany.com Reported - Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku is advancing on multiple fronts, from new ship orders to capacity investments. Not only has it secured a multi-billion-euro order, but the construction of its new headquarters, backed by a massive investment, is also progressing as planned.
According to Meyer Turku's official website, the shipbuilder plans to construct a new headquarters building in the "Blue Industry Park" area near its shipyard. The "Blue Industry Park" is an emerging hub for the European maritime industry cluster and manufacturing sector, featuring comprehensive logistics support including road, rail, sea, and air transport.
As planned, the total investment for the new headquarters project is approximately €40 million (around RMB 320 million). Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed by early 2028. The project involves building two office buildings with a total floor area of about 12,000 square meters. Adopting a full lifecycle smart design concept, it will strongly support the long-term development of Meyer Turku's business and the realization of its strategic goals.
Meyer Turku stated that the headquarters construction project is a key component of the shipbuilder's large-scale investment plan, valued at approximately €200 million (around RMB 1.6 billion). This plan aims to enhance the shipyard's competitiveness and will lay the foundation for Meyer Turku's sustainable development in the coming years, thereby supporting the company's long-term growth strategy and improving the shipyard's operational capacity, production efficiency, safety, and delivery reliability.
The investment plan focuses on improving shipyard safety levels, optimizing production processes, reducing production interruptions, and enhancing material flow. It also includes large-scale renewal and modernization of the shipyard's aging buildings, equipment, and infrastructure, enhancing the shipyard's functionality and overall working environment. Key investment areas include: shipyard area and site upgrades, lifting logistics, hull block and outfitting production capacity, production support facilities, and related amenities serving the daily work of shipbuilding personnel.
Regarding the soon-to-commence construction of the new headquarters, a Meyer Turku representative said: "The headquarters project is a long-term strategic investment for the company and a concrete step towards promoting modernization and further development. This project will support the company's growth and competitiveness, optimize and streamline operational processes, and enhance safety by reducing pedestrian traffic within the shipyard area. The new headquarters will provide a workplace for nearly 700 employees while freeing up more space for core production operations. Securing the shipyard's operational conditions and growth opportunities will also have a significant positive impact on the entire Turku region."
As one of the three major shipyards under Germany's Meyer Group, Royal Caribbean Group recently confirmed an order with Meyer Turku for the 6th and 7th Icon-class luxury cruise ships, expected for delivery in 2029 and 2030, respectively. Reportedly, each Icon-class cruise ship costs €2 billion to build, making the total cost for the latest two vessels approximately €4 billion (around RMB 32 billion). The total value of the seven Icon-class cruise ships contracted to Meyer Turku amounts to a staggering €14 billion.
Of the five Icon-class luxury cruise ships previously contracted to Meyer Turku, two have been completed and three are under construction. The lead ship, "Icon of the Seas," and the second vessel in the series entered service in January 2024 and August 2025, respectively. The third ship, "Legend of the Seas," was launched in August 2025 and is expected to make its maiden voyage in July 2026. The fourth, "Hero of the Seas," had its keel laid in September 2025 and is scheduled for delivery in 2027. Construction on the fifth Icon-class ship began in January 2026, with delivery planned for 2028.
Additionally, Meyer Turku recently launched a five-year research and development program named "MERiON." Through a joint investment of $100 million with partners, the program focuses on developing future-oriented luxury cruise ships and offshore floating infrastructure.
Background information shows that Meyer Turku, founded in 1737, has evolved into one of the world's largest and most advanced builders of large cruise ships and passenger vessels. It has built over 1,300 ships cumulatively, with its order book extending four years into the future.
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