CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and ECC (European Cruise Council) reported a record cruise ship christened in a month, thanks to the five cruise ships that in recent weeks left European yards.
The five new ships, representing a total investment of 2 billion for a total capacity of transport more than 14,000 passengers, significantly strengthen the market presence of the five companies. "The launch of five new ships in a single month - said Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, Chairman of ECC - confirms the importance of the cruise industry in Europe in terms of new investments, led, technology research and new jobs for the shipbuilding sector. These five ships symbolize the significant growth of an industry that provides employment to about 300,000 people across Europe. "
Four were the ceremonies in the month of May with special events at European ports of Venice, Marseilles, and Hamburg Vilshofen (Costa Fascinosa, Aidamar, AmaCertoMsc Divine). To these was added the fifth ship, the Carnival Breeze, which will make his "maiden voyage" from Venice to Barcelona, before sailing the Atlantic Ocean in Miami for the baptism.
According to recent data from the ECC report for the year 2011, this time in European shipyards are working at about 20 new ships, with a total capacity of over 60,000 passengers for a total investment exceeding 10 billion euros. These vessels will be delivered to the cruise lines all over the world over the next two or three years.
