Established over 230 years ago, Fincantieri has constructed more than 7,000 vessels, positioning itself as one of the world’s largest and most diversified shipbuilders. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, the company operates 18 shipyards across four continents, employing approximately 10,000 individuals directly and generating around 90,000 jobs globally through its expansive production network.
Shipbuilding
Cruise Ship Construction
Fincantieri is one of the world’s foremost builders of cruise ships, delivering technologically advanced, energy-efficient vessels to some of the largest cruise operators including Carnival, MSC Cruises, and Viking. Its shipyards in Italy and beyond are equipped to handle the construction of large, complex vessels that emphasize safety, passenger comfort, and environmental sustainability. Fincantieri also works closely with cruise lines to deliver highly customised ships, often incorporating cutting-edge design features and amenities tailored to specific market segments.
Naval Vessels
Fincantieri plays a strategic role in global naval shipbuilding. As the primary supplier for the Italian Navy, and a key partner for the U.S. Navy through its Fincantieri Marinette Marine subsidiary, the company designs and delivers a wide range of naval platforms—from multipurpose frigates and corvettes to amphibious ships and submarines. These vessels are engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern naval forces, incorporating advanced systems for combat, surveillance, and electronic warfare. Fincantieri also collaborates internationally on joint naval programmes, ensuring interoperability and mission readiness across allied fleets.
Offshore and Specialised Vessels
The company has a strong portfolio in offshore and highly specialized vessel segments. This includes the construction of support vessels for the oil and gas industry, offshore wind farm service ships, cable-layers, icebreakers, and expedition vessels. These ships are designed to operate in extreme environments and under challenging conditions, where reliability, endurance, and technological sophistication are paramount. Fincantieri also brings its expertise to vessel design and construction for emerging sectors such as deep-sea mining and subsea research.
Ship Repair and Conversion
Fincantieri provides comprehensive maintenance, repair and refitting services through its dedicated service division. Its yards are equipped to handle both scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs, including extensive retrofits, life-extension projects, and upgrades to meet new regulatory or performance standards. Notable conversion projects include transforming cruise ships to meet post-pandemic health standards, and military upgrades to extend the operational life of naval vessels. This end-to-end capability supports ship owners throughout the vessel lifecycle, improving asset performance and operational availability.
Systems and Components
In addition to full-vessel construction, Fincantieri designs and manufactures high-performance mechanical and electrical systems, including propulsion systems, automation technologies, and integrated platform management solutions. These systems are deployed not only in Fincantieri-built vessels but also across third-party platforms. The company’s ability to vertically integrate critical components gives it a competitive edge in delivering turnkey solutions and controlling quality at every stage of production. Its component arm also supports the growing demand for hybrid and alternative propulsion technologies, playing a central role in maritime decarbonisation.
Innovation and Sustainability
Committed to advancing maritime technology, Fincantieri focuses on developing the ship of the future, emphasising eco-sustainable designs, alternative fuels like LNG and hydrogen and digitalisation.
