Viken Group announces the acquisition of the Italian Yacht Design and Architecture firm HotLab. The acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships and acquisitions strengthening Viken Group’s global offering of comprehensive design, naval architecture and project management services to both the cruise line and yachting industries.
The new venture aims to revolutionise the way ships are designed and built, applying the expertise of two industry leaders. Sustainable design and cost-efficiency efforts will be the driving forces in the creative process. The partners’ first joint project started in June.
Hamburg (Germany)/Höganäs (Sweden), 23.06.21. COLUMBIA blue – The Leisure Group, one of the world leading maritime leis
Last year Hurtigruten’s hybrid Roald Amundsen was completed and became the first cruise ship able to operate on battery power. Now her sister vessel MS Fritjof Nansen has set sail and is currently on an inauguration tour around northern Europe. She departs on her maiden voyage, from Hamburg to the Norwegian fjords, on April 1st.
Encore is Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest contribution and the fourth and final ship in the Breakaway Plus class, which also includes Escape, Joy and Bliss. Encore can accommodate nearly 4,000 guests. Tillberg Design of Sweden is proud to be a part of the design team.
Achieving the pinnacle of luxury in every elegant detail, Tillberg Design of Sweden has delivered design for the most recent addition to the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet.