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“The Norwegian Joy will
also be adding 24 new balcony
staterooms to Deck 15 on the port
side by repurposing a portion of the
Observation Lounge. The space is so
expansive that guests can still enjoy the
lounge as it was used before.” 35
Patrick Dahlgren, executive vice
president of vessel operations,
Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings

“We are continuing to pursue a
strategy of expansion in this sector,
by offering different services ranging
from feasibility studies to design, project
planning, procurement, engineering,
supervision and management of projects 38
carried out by owners and operators
in other shipyards regardless of the
geographical location.”
Andrew Toso, senior vice
president, Fincantieri
Services

“Both the Queen Mary 2 and
the Joy are big projects. They are
almost the same in labor, people and
logistics, which is the key in these jobs. 46
We are almost planning them down to
the minute.”
Rogier van der Laan, global
product manager cruise,
Damen

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