Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. - 上海外高桥造船有限公司
No. 3001, Zhouhai Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China - 上海市浦东新区洲海路3001号
Shanghai, China
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CICC), in collaboration with its member company Marine Interiors, a Fincantieri Company, invites you to register to the next Company Visit titled: "On Board Adora Flora City: A Masterpiece of Italy–China Shipbuilding".
Join us for an exclusive look at the result of the collaboration between Marine Interiors, a Fincantieri Company and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. on the Adora Flora City Cruise Ship. The event will be held on 20 April 2026, starting from 09.00 at the shipyard, but with departure at 07:30 from CICC Office, in Shanghai. It will provide insights into cruise ship development, design, and Italy–China industrial cooperation.
Why participate?
Participants will gain first-hand insight into the development of the Adora Flora City cruise ship, a significant outcome of Italy–China cooperation in advanced shipbuilding between Marine Interiors, a Fincantieri Company, and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), one of the leading shipyards of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), specialized in large commercial vessels and cruise ship construction. The program includes a guided technical visit on board and a seminar session focused on large cruise ship design, project development processes, and industrial collaboration, together with opportunities for professional exchange with industry experts.
Registration
To register for the event, please scan the QR code on the flyer.
Event details:
• Date: 20 April 2026
• Time: 07:15am–11:15am
• Format: Offline
• Venue: CICC Office (departure point) and SWS Shipyard – ADORA FLORA CITY
• Address: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., No. 3001, Zhouhai Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China - 上海外高桥造船有限公司上海市浦东新区洲海路3001号
• City: Shanghai
• Language: English
• Target: CICC Members, maritime industry professionals, architects, designers, and corporate representatives
• Tickets price:
CCIC Members 200 RMB
CCIC Non-Members 350 RMB
CCIC Young Professionals Network 120 RMB
Refund policy: refunds are available only within 24 hours before the event.
For more information contact us at: sh.events@cameraitacina.com
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Registration and welcome coffee at CCIC Office
Registration and welcome coffee at CCIC Office
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Departure by bus from CCIC Office to the shipyard
Departure by bus from CCIC Office to the shipyard
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Presentation of the ship project by SWS at the SWS building
Presentation of the ship project by SWS at the SWS building
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Transfer to the pier, safety equipment distribution and guided visit onboard Adora Flora City
Transfer to the pier, safety equipment distribution and guided visit onboard Adora Flora City
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Seminar session – “Design and Development of Large Cruise Ships – The Adora Flora City Project”
Seminar session – “Design and Development of Large Cruise Ships – The Adora Flora City Project”
Roberto Passalacqua
Chief Executive Officer of Fincantieri China
Massimiliano Veri
GM at CSSC-Fincantieri Cruise Industry Development Ltd.
Enea Colombo
Group GM at Icona Design
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Refreshments and networking
Refreshments and networking
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Departure by bus from the shipyard back to CCIC Office
Departure by bus from the shipyard back to CCIC Office
CICC Members
CICC Non-Members
CICC Young Professionals
Organizer
Marine Interiors, a Fincantieri Company, is one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups, ranking first for diversification and innovation, and playing a key role in shaping the future of the global maritime industry. The Group is a leader in the construction and lifecycle management of high value-added vessels, including cruise ships, naval units, and offshore vessels. It is also a reference player across high-tech shipbuilding sectors, ship repair and conversion, systems and components production, and after-sales services.
Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, the Group has delivered more than 7,000 vessels over more than 230 years of maritime history. With nearly 20,000 employees—over 7,800 based in Italy—alongside around 90,000 jobs generated, and 18 shipyards across four continents, it stands as the leading Western shipbuilder. Its client base includes major cruise operators, the Italian Navy, the U.S. Navy, and numerous foreign navies. The Group also collaborates with leading European defense companies on major supranational programs.