Reports coming out of Japan have Mitsubishi Heavy Industries receiving an order for two passenger ships, with a value of 100 billion yen. It is unclear at this time who the customer is.
Today’s exchange rate puts the new order at approximately $1.2 billion for two ships, which is current with other recent newbuilds.
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries last built the Diamond and Sapphire Princess ships, and also built the Crystal Harmony which now sails for Japan-based NYK Cruises as the Asuka II.