STX Europe is pleased to announce that MSC Croisières and STX France has entered into a contract for construction of 'MSC Preziosa'. The ship was originally ordered by GNMTC with whom the contract had been cancelled in June 2011, the shipbuilding group said on Tuesday.
STX France SA is a subsidiary of STX Europe AS is an international shipbuilding group which aims to be the leading builder of cruise vessels, ferries and other specialized vessels. STX Europe AS is also the majority shareholder in STX OSV Holdings Limited listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The group has a strong position in terms of developing state-of-the-art concepts, technology, processes and products for customers around the world. STX Europe comprises 6 shipyards in Finland, France and Norway in addition to 9 shipyards belonging to STX OSV Holdings Limited. STX Europe Group has approximately 14,000 employees.
STX Europe's principal shareholder is the Korean based international industrial group STX Business Group which has approximately 54,000 employees and aims to be a global top player in its core areas; shipping and trade, shipbuilding and machineries, plant and construction, and energy.