Fincantieri Marine Group Expands Global Presence with New Norway Office
Washington, D.C., 22.05.25 – Fincantieri Marine Group has opened an office in of Oslo, Norway, to enhance communication with government and industry partners as Norway prepares to select a replacement for its aging Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate.
The Norwegian government is considering several types of frigates from various NATO allies, including the United States. Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is the American subsidiary of global maritime giant Fincantieri, the only shipbuilder active in naval, commercial, and offshore sectors. FMG oversees Fincantieri Marinette Marine, which builds the U.S. Navy’s new guided missile frigates.
“We are ramping up construction efforts on a remarkable frigate in Marinette, Wisconsin,” said Marco Galbiati, FMG CEO, speaking of the Constellation-class.
Fincantieri Marine Group’s lead on the Norway frigate opportunity is Dave Forster, VP of Business Development. The past few months have been busy for Forster and his colleagues at fellow Fincantieri shipyard Vard. As Norway reviews the options, Forster wanted to establish a liaison space where FMG and Vard can collaborate and meet with potential supply chain partners in the Kingdom of Norway.
“As Norway looks to bolster its international strategic partnerships and reconstitute its primary naval vessels (Nansen-class frigates) with a modern, survivable class of ships, we believe that Constellation-class frigates, built in Norway, by and for Norwegians, offer the Kingdom a unique chance to own the best solution,” said Forster.
Contacts
Eric DentDirector of Communications, Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG)
Tel:+1-202-488-4783eric.dent@us.fincantieri.comAbout Fincantieri
Fincantieri Group is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, the only one active in all high-tech marine industry sectors. It is leader in the construction and transformation of cruise, naval and oil & gas and wind offshore vessels, as well as in the production of systems and component equipment, after-sales services and marine interiors solutions. Thanks to the expertise developed in the management of complex projects, the Group boasts first-class references in infrastructures, and is a reference player in digital technologies and cybersecurity, electronics and advanced systems. With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built, Fincantieri maintains its know-how, expertise and management centers in Italy, here employing 10,000 workers and creating around 90,000 jobs, which double worldwide thanks to a production network of 18 shipyards operating in four continents and with over 20,000 employees.
About Fincantieri Marine Group
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) serves commercial and government customers in the U.S., including the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and maintains three shipyards (Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and Fincantieri ACE Marine) all located on the Great Lakes within an hour from Green Bay. With nearly 3,000 employees, Fincantieri is one of the largest employers in Northeast Wisconsin.
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