Informazione
Regolamentata n.
1616-86-2026Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione 22 Luglio 2026 11:00:59Euronext Milan
Societa' :FINCANTIERI
Utenza - referente :FINCANTIERIN12 - Dado Giuseppe
Tipologia :2.2
Data/Ora Ricezione :22 Luglio 2026 11:00:59 Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione :22 Luglio 2026 11:00:59
Oggetto :FINCANTIERI: VARD TO BUILD TWO MULTI-
FUNCTION BUOY AND LIGHTHOUSE
MAINTENANCE VESSELS FOR TRINITY
HOUSE
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1 FINCANTIERI : VARD TO BUILD TWO MULTI -FUNCTION BUOY
AND LIGHTHOUSE MAINTENANCE VESSELS FOR TRINITY HOUSE
The
units
will support the renewal of the fleet of the British maritime safety and welfare organization, combining advanced operational capabilities, sustainability and resilience
VARD, t
he Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and one of the world's leading designers and builders of specialized vessels, has signed a
contract
for the design and
construction of
two multi
-
function Buoy and Lighthouse Maintenance Vessels for
Trinity
House
, the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. The value of the contract exceeds euro 220 million .
Awarded following a public tender, the contract forms part of Trinity House's program to renew its fleet of
three
vessels. The new units will replace
THV Patricia
and
THV Galatea
, reinforcing the organization's ability to deliver safe, efficient and reliable aids -
to -
navigation
services and supporting the maintenance of critical maritime infrastructure across UK waters .
The vessels will be built based on the VARD 9 601 design, developed by Vard Marine in
Canada
in collaboration with Vard Design in Norway . Conceived as highly versatile multi -
role platforms, they will combine buoy tending operations, hydrographic survey activities and emergency response capabilities, supporting Trinity House in carrying out its mission as one of the world's oldest and most respected maritime institutions.
Pierroberto Folgier
o, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Fincantieri ,
commented
:
“ The award of this contract represents an important recognition of VARD's expertise and of Fincantieri's industrial and technological leadership in complex shipbuilding.
Supporting organizations such as Trinity House means contributing to the safety, reliab
ility
and resilience of maritime
services
through solutions that combine sustainability, innovation
and long
-
term vision. This program reflects our commitment to developing the strategic capabilities that are increasingly shaping the future of the maritime sector, from the energy transition and d igitalization to the
security and
resilience
of critical systems and
infrastructure
.
” The vessels will feature hybrid propulsion systems and battery energy storage solutions designed to reduce fuel consumption and e
nvironmental impact
, enabling zero -
emission
operations while alongside and supporting more efficient operations during transit and dynamic positioning. Designed with future adaptability in mind, they will also be prepared for potential conversion to
methanol fuel
, enabling a further reduction of their environmental footprint over their operational lifetime .
In addition to their advanced environmental performance, the vessels will integrate
modern
digital and cybersecurity capabilities designed to support the secure and resilient operation
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The contract also includes a
training partnership
involving VARD, Trinity House and Vard Marine in Canada, promoting international knowledge exchange and supporting the development of maritime skills through dedicated apprentice and student programs.
The vessels will be constructed using VARD’s global integrated value chain. Delivery is scheduled for Q2 and Q4 in 2029 from one of VARD’s yards in Norway.
This new contract further reinforces VARD's position in the market for advanced specialized vessels and highlights the role of the Fincantieri Group in driving innovation, sustainability and technological development across the global maritime industry.
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Fincantieri
is one
of the
world's
largest
shipbuilding
groups,
the
only
player
active
in all
high
complexity
marine
industry
sectors.
The
Group
is a
leader
in the
construction
of
cruise
ships,
naval
and
offshore
vessels,
and
stands
out for
its
extensive
ex
perience
in the
development
of
underwater
solutions,
thanks
to its
integrated
industrial
structure
capable
of
managing
and
coordinating
all
activities
related
to the
commercial,
defense,
and
dual
-
use sectors.
It
holds
a
strong
presence
in key
markets
also
thanks
to the
internalization
of
high
value
-
added,
distinctive
technologies;
it is
also
a
leader
in
sustainable
innovation
and in
the
digital
transformation
of the
shipbuilding
sector.
The
company
is
active
in the
field
of
mechatronics,
electronics,
and di
gital
naval
systems,
as
well
as in
cybersecurity,
artificial
intelligence,
and
marine
interiors
solutions.
It
also
offers
a
wide
range
of
after
-
sales
services,
including
logistic
support
and
fleet
assistance.
With
over
230
years
of
history
and
more
than
7,000
ships
built,
Fincantieri
is a
global
player
with
a
production
network
of 18
shipyards
worldwide
and
over
24,000
employees;
It
maintains
its
know
-
how,
expertise
and
management
centers
in
Italy,
where
it dir
ectly
employs
approximately
13,000
workers
and
creates
around
90,000
indirect
jobs.
www.fincantieri.com
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Office
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Relations
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