A NEW contract has been inked between STX
France and Royal Caribbean for the creation of
a third Oasis ship.
Under the contract terms, the vessel will be
delivered mid 2016.
The contract also features an added option
for a fourth ship due in mid 2018.
The third Oasis ship will measure 361 metres
long and 66 metres wide, and will weigh in at
225,282 gross registered tons with capacity for
a whopping 5,400 guests.
“The Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas
have fundamentally transformed the cruise
experience for our guests,” said Richard Fain,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Royal
Caribbean Cruises.
“These ships have consistently generated
outstanding guest satisfaction ratings and
continue to produce superior financial results.
“We are thrilled to be adding a sister to this
extraordinary class of vessels at a compelling
price.
“Being back building in France just adds to
the pleasure,” he added.
MEANWHILE giant STX Finland has got the
new year off to an unfortunate start,
announcing it has to reduce costs by 30%,
meaning hundreds of jobs at its Turku and
Rauma yards may be slashed.
The cuts are due to the company’s current
financial situation which it had hoped to
salvage by securing the lucrative one billion
Euro deal to build the third Oasis Class ship.
