List of ship launches in 2021 explained

This is a chronological list of ships launched in 2021.

DateCountryBuilderLocationShipClass / typeNotes
6 January ChinaAVICE-Flexer-class ferryfor Brittany Ferries[1]
12 JanuaryNASSCOSan DiegoJohn LewisFor United States Navy
14 JanuaryFincantieriAnconaSilver Dawncruise shipFor Silversea Cruises[2]
14 JanuaryMeyer TurkuTurkuFor Costa Crociere[3] [4]
26 JanuaryXiamen Shipbuilding IndustryXiamenferryFor Viking Line[5]
8 FebruaryHuntington Ingalls IndustriesNewport NewsFor United States Navy[6]
1 MarchFerus SmitThun EqualityE-class tanker[7] [8]
3 MarchMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesNagasakiFor Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force[9]
3 MarchCharlieF-500 vesselFor dship Carriers[10] [11]
11 MarchBrodosplitSplitJanssoniuscruise shipFor Oceanwide Expeditions[12] [13]
18 MarchFincantieriMonfalconeFor Princess Cruises[14] [15]
26 MarchAdmiralty ShipyardSaint PetersburgFor the Russian Navy[16]
31 MarchChantiers de l'AtlantiqueSaint NazaireFor Celebrity Cruises[17]
MarchChina Merchants Heavy IndustryHaimenSylvia EarleFor SunStone Ships[18]
20 AprilBAE SystemsBarrow-in-FurnessFor Royal Navy[19]
26 AprilNanjing Jinling ShipyardFinneco IferryFor Finnlines[20]
30 AprilFerus SmitWesterbroekArklow Artist[21]
AprilCSBC yardYushanFor Taiwanese Navy[22]
23 May ChinaAVICW0270E-Flexer-Mk II-class ferryfor Stena RoRo[23] [24]
22 June JapanMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesNagasakiFor Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force[25]
23 JuneHelsinki ShipyardHelsinkicruise shipFor Swan Hellenic[26] [27]
1 JulyAmur Shipbuilding PlantKomsomolsk-on-AmurFor the Russian Navy[28]
2 JulyFincantieriGenoacruise shipFor Virgin Voyages[29]
10 JulyMeyer WerftPapenburgFor AIDA Cruises[30] [31] [32]
15 JulyFincantieriAnconaVenice-class cruise shipFor Viking Cruises[33] [34]
27 JulyFerus SmitLeerThun Empoweroil/chemical tankerFor Thun AB from Lidkoping, Sweden[35] [36]
30 JulySevmashSeverodvinskYasen-M-class submarineFor Russian Navy[37]
JulyJinling ShipyardGreen Ship-class ferryFor TT-Line[38]
JulyVARDexpedition shipFor Viking Cruises[39]
12 AugustRaum Marine ConstructionsMy StarferryFor Tallink[40]
AugustFincantieriMargheraProject Leonardo cruise shipFor Norwegian Cruise Line[41]
AugustT. MariottiGenovacruise shipFor Seabourn Cruise Line[42]
AugustH2664car carrierFor United European Car Carriers[43]
10 SeptemberFerus SmitWesterbroekArklow Clipper[44] [45] [46]
19 September Visentini shipyardPorto ViroA GaleottaRoPaxFor Corsica Linea[47]
14 October JapanKawasaki Heavy IndustriesKobeFor Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force[48]
20 OctoberShin Kurushima Hashihama DockyardHashihamaoil tankerFor Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force[49]
27 OctoberChina Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI)HaimenOcean OdysseyFor SunStone Ships[50] [51]
29 OctoberFincantieriSturgeon Baybulk carrierFor Interlake Steamship Company
18 NovemberFincantieriMonfalconeSeaside-EVO-class cruise shipFor MSC Cruises[52]
18 NovemberMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesHikoshimaFor Philippine Coast Guard[53]
NovemberHolland ShipyardsFriedrichsortpassenger shipFor Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel[54]
2 DecemberChantiers de l'AtlantiqueSaint-NazaireFor MSC Cruises[55]
17 DecemberCSSC, Shanghai Waigaoqiao ShipbuildingAdora Magic CityFor CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping[56] [57]
17 DecemberFerus SmitWesterbroek Arklow Cloud[58] [59] [60]
25 DecemberSevmashSeverodvinsk For the Russian Navy[61]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GALICIA floated, first steel cutting for SALAMANCA. 2021-03-27. Shippax. en.
  2. Web site: Staff. C. I. N.. 2021-01-14. Silver Dawn Floats Out at Fincantieri. 2021-03-27. www.cruiseindustrynews.com. en-gb.
  3. Web site: Staff. C. I. N.. 2021-01-15. Costa Toscana Floats Out at Meyer Turku. 2021-03-27. www.cruiseindustrynews.com. en-gb.
  4. Web site: Press releases. 2021-03-27. www.meyerturku.fi.
  5. Web site: Viking Glory Launched- Europe's Latest Cruiseferry. 2021-02-01. 2021-03-15. english.
  6. Web site: 2021-03-09. Mise à l'eau du 21ème SNA américain du type Virginia. 2021-03-27. Mer et Marine. fr.
  7. Web site: Naming and Launching of the Thun Equality. 2021-03-01. 2022-04-23.
  8. Web site: Nb. 451 'Thun Equality' Delivered. 25 May 2021 . 2022-04-23.
  9. Web site: 2021-03-05. Lancement d'une deuxième frégate japonaise du type 30FFM. 2021-03-27. Mer et Marine. fr.
  10. Web site: dship Carriers Launches New F-500 Vessel MV Charlie. 18 March 2021. 2021-03-18.
  11. Web site: MPP Tonnage F500. 2021-03-18.
  12. Web site: 2021-03-11. Brodosplit launches Oceanwide Expeditions' Janssonius. 2021-03-27. seatrade-cruise.com. en.
  13. Web site: Staff. C. I. N.. 2021-03-12. Janssonius Floats Out at Brodosplit. 2021-03-27. www.cruiseindustrynews.com. en-gb.
  14. Web site: FINCANTIERI: DISCOVERY PRINCESS FLOATS OUT IN MONFALCONE. 2021-03-18. 2021-03-18.
  15. Web site: New Discovery Princess Floats Out at Fincantieri. 2021-03-18. 2021-03-18.
  16. АО "Адмиралтейские Верфи" Спустило На Воду Подводную Лодку Для Тихоокеанского Флота России . JSC Admiralty Shipyards Launched a Submarine for the Russian Pacific Fleet . Admiralty Shipyard . ru . 26 March 2021 . 26 March 2021.
  17. Web site: EN IMAGES. Saint-Nazaire : le paquebot Celebrity Beyond a pris la place du Virtuosa. 2021-04-01. 2021-04-01. french.
  18. Web site: SunStone Launches Sylvia Earle in China, Keel Laid for Ocean Odyssey. 2021-04-06. 2021-04-06.
  19. Web site: BAE Systems launches fifth Astute class submarine at its Barrow shipyard . MTD Mfg . 20 April 2021 .
  20. Web site: New Hybrid Ro-Ro Ferry Launched in China for Finnlines.
  21. Web site: Nb. 442 'Arklow Artist' successfully launched. 30 April 2021 . 2022-04-23.
  22. Web site: Taïwan : un TCD pour la marine et un grand patrouilleur pour les garde-côtes. 2021-05-04. 2021-05-04. french.
  23. Web site: First Stena E-Flexer Mk II floated. 2021-05-25. 2021-05-25. Shippax. en.
  24. Web site: Stena : Mise à l'EAU du premier ferry du type E-Flexer allongé. 28 May 2021.
  25. Web site: 2021-06-22. Japan's MHI Launches 'Noshiro' 「のしろ」Third 30FFM Mogami-Class Frigate For The JMSDF. 2021-11-27. Naval News. en.
  26. Web site: Swan Hellenic's SH Minerva floated out at Helsinki Shipyard. 24 June 2021.
  27. Web site: Swan Hellenic's First Expedition Cruise Ship Minerva Floats Out. 24 June 2021.
  28. Web site: Новейший корвет для ТОФ "Резкий" вывели со стапеля в Комсомольске-на-Амуре . Newest Pacific Fleet corvette "Rezkiy" rolled out in Komsomolssk-on-Amur . tass.ru . ru .
  29. Web site: Fincantieri Celebrates Double Milestone for Virgin Voyages. 2021-07-02. 2021-07-02.
  30. Web site: AIDAcosma Ausdocken: Live von der Meyer Werft in Papenburg (Mit Livestream). 10 July 2021.
  31. Web site: Press Detail.
  32. Web site: Meyer Werft Papenburg: Die "AIDAcosma" ist ausgedockt | NOZ. 10 July 2021.
  33. Web site: "Viking Mars" floated out in Ancona. 2021-07-15. 2021-07-15.
  34. Web site: Viking Mars Floats Out at Fincantieri in Ancona. 2021-07-15. 2021-07-15.
  35. Web site: Nb. 452 'Thun Empower' successfully launched. 27 July 2021 . 2022-04-23.
  36. Web site: M/V Thun Empower successfully launched. 2022-04-23.
  37. Web site: Shipbuilders float out advanced Project 885M nuclear-powered sub for Russian Navy.
  38. Web site: Stapellauf des zweiten Green Ships. July 2021. 2021-07-12. german.
  39. Web site: Viking Marks Float Out of Second Expedition Ship, Polaris. 28 July 2021.
  40. Web site: My STAR in Rauma getauft und aufgeschwommen. 2021-08-18. 2021-11-29. german.
  41. Web site: New Norwegian Prima Floated Out at Fincantieri. 2021-08-13. 2021-08-13.
  42. Web site: New Seabourn Venture Launched at T. Mariotti. 13 August 2021.
  43. Web site: On the water: UECC's second LNG battery hybrid PCTC. 2021-08-19. 2021-08-20.
  44. Web site: Nb. 429 'Arklow Clipper' successfully launched. 10 September 2021 . 2022-04-23.
  45. Web site: Launching of Nb. 429 'Arklow Clipper'. 6 September 2021 . 2022-04-23.
  46. Web site: Search results . YouTube.
  47. Web site: Ferry is the first built to a totally new design since Mersey Viking (i). 2021-09-21. 2021-09-21.
  48. Web site: 2021-10-14. Kawasaki Launches 'Hakugei' – Second Taigei-Class Submarine For The JMSDF. 2021-11-27. Naval News. en.
  49. Web site: 2021-10-20. Japanese Shipyard Launches First Yard Oiler Tanker For JMSDF. 2021-11-27. Naval News. en.
  50. Web site: New Ocean Odyssey Launched for SunStone Ships in China. 2021-11-10. 2021-11-10.
  51. Web site: SUNSTONE SHIPS ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCHING OF THE FIFTH INFINITY-CLASS VESSEL OCEAN ODYSSEY ON OCTOBER 27, 2021. 2021-11-09. 2021-11-10.
  52. Web site: New MSC Seascape Floats Out At Fincantieri. 2021-11-18. 2021-11-19.
  53. Web site: 2021-11-18. Japan's MHI Launches 2nd MRRV For The Philippine Coast Guard. 2021-11-27. Naval News. en.
  54. Web site: Neue Hybrid-Fähre "Friedrichsort" ist schon im Wasser. 2021-11-29. german. 2021-11-30.
  55. Web site: MSC and Chantiers Mark Double Newbuild Milestones. 2021-12-02. 2021-12-02.
  56. Web site: Photos: China Floats First Large Domestically Built Cruise Ship. 2021-12-17. 2021-12-20.
  57. Web site: Float out della prima cruiser made in China. 2021-12-19. 2021-12-20. italian.
  58. Web site: Nb. 430 'Arklow Cloud' successfully launched. 17 December 2021 . 2022-04-23.
  59. Web site: ARKLOW CLOUD, spektakulärer Stapellauf bei der Ferus Smit Werft in Westerbroekdate=2021-12-17. . 2022-04-23.
  60. Web site: Launching of Nb. 430 'Arklow Cloud'. 29 November 2021 . 2022-04-23.
  61. Web site: Russia launches new Borei-A class ballistic missile sub.

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