STX Finland Oy has three shipyards in Finland, Turku shipyard, Rauma shipyard, as well as Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Oy, which STX Finland Oy owns 50%. STX Finland is a part of Korean-based international industrial group STX Business Group, which has approximately 70,000 employees and aims to be a global top player in its core areas; shipping and trade, shipbuilding and construction of machineries and

M/S Viking Grace for Viking Line Abp, Finland

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ARCHIPELAGO EXPERIENCE The key driver in the development of the general arrangement of premises was to enhance the archipelago experience for the passengers. The public spaces are arranged on the uppermost decks to provide the most spectacular scenery. These venues are organised around service hubs, located internally on each deck for easy and efficient access. The hubs are supported from vertically connected logistics centres, located in the lower part of the ship. The whole operation is efficiently organised completely seperate from the passenger flow. Efficient logistics is essential for a...

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AMAZING VIKING GRACE STX Finland has a long history of designing and delivering most innovative cruise ships combining modern and smart design with skilled engineering. M/S Viking Grace is no exception. From its early concept phase to manufacturing, the shipyard has devoted itself to delivering great on-board experience. A ship consists of numerous small details which have to be carefully composed to keep the overall look of the ship consistent. These details will have to comply with the ship’s general arrangement, aerodynamic and hydrodynamic design. and technical requirements as well as the...

In addition to being the first large passenger vessel utilizing LNG as fuel, Viking Grace introduces several other innovative energy efficiency solutions. DIESEL ELECTRIC POWER PLANT The power plant principle guarantees not only a high degree of safety and redundancy, but also flexible operation and maintenance, which is crucial for a ship with as little as one hour harbour time for unloading and loading 2800 passengers and roro cargo. HULL FORM The Finnish-Swedish Ice class 1A Super and Lloyd’s Register’s highest passenger comfort rating together with the complex operating profile – with operating...

fuel is revolutionary in many ways, her small environmental footprint perhaps being the most outstanding achievement. The Baltic Sea SECA (Sulphur Emission Control Area] minimum target level for the concept design. In addition well as the operational flexibility were key factors in the decision-

Combine creativity, powerful experience and practicality, and add a touch of luxury. This was the recipe applied to creating the 880 passenger cabins of M/S Viking Grace, resulting in something the ferries have never seen before. M/S Viking Grace has several brand new cabin categories, including four luxurious theme suites as well as premium and family cabins. The wide selection of cabin types ensures a perfect cabin for every passenger and every taste. The architectural design of the cabins, except for the four passenger suites, was The cabins and suites, manufactured by STX Finland Cabins Oy,...

COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN In order to create cruise ship -like comfort in M/S Viking Grace’s cabins, every single detail has been attended to. For instance, the new wall and ceiling panel technology produced by STX Finland Cabins’ R&D efforts provides an improved sound insulation in the cabins. When stepping into the bathroom, the GRP composite coating gives a warmer sensation to the feet. The innovative, patented sofa-bed system leaves space underneath for storing luggage, and its optimised height and mechanisms ensure greater convenience and safe use. The carefully coordinated colour schemes contribute...

The key driver in the development of the general arrangement was to enhance the passenger’s archipelago experience.

Club Vogue Seamore Champagne lounge The two level high Club Vogue offers a unique entertainment Situated next to restaurant Oscar guests can enjoy the wonderful experience with top artists playing. view to the sea and sip aperitifs before an a la carte dinner. Retro is a cosy living room like space with traditional dance music Conference premises Viking Grace offers groups stylish conference premises equipped with design furniture and modern technology.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Contract price abt. 240 MEUR abt 2600 man-years employment (contruction] Diesel electronic powerplant (duel fuel) 4x W8L50DF Flag Finland 1275 lane meters for trailers, partly with hoistable car platforms 500 lane meters for cars in separate garage Class: LRS +100A1 Passenger/Vehicle Ferry, ShipRight SDA, CM,Ice 1AS FS, Movable Decks,+LMC, UMS, IBS, *IWS, PCAC12, PSMR*, GF

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