Network of experts

Network of experts

When a cruise ship is built by Meyer Turku, up to 80% of its value is created by the supplier and partner network. It comprises of equipment manufacturers, design and engineering companies, specialised subcontractors and turnkey providers, many of them located in Finland and elsewhere in Europe. Our partners produce materials and services for all our ships.

Toimittajaverkostomme on meille sekä kilpailuetu että kriittinen riippuvuustekijä.

Our supplier network is both a source of competitive advantage and a critical dependency for us. Close collaboration, long-term partnerships and transparent governance are key elements of our business model. We emphasise strengthening supply chain processes, improving material flows and increasing transparency across the network. This is how we support reliable delivery performance and cost competitiveness.

We always establish trusting partnerships. Only through collaboration with our partners can we continue to set new standards for technology, design and quality – all the things that Meyer Turku is known for.

Building one of our cruise ships requires:

Building one of our cruise ships requires

  • 50 000 tonnes of steel
  • 10 000 kilometres of cable
  • 4 000 kilometres of piping
  • 12 000 m2 of glass
  • 500 m3 of paint
  • 100 000 m2 of carpet
Procurement – from materials to systems

Procurement – from materials to systems

Our procurements are categorised under three main areas, encompassing everything delivered to us from individual components to large turnkey and system solutions. A clear structure helps ensure the efficiency and quality of the procurement process and the successful execution of projects. 

Procurement areas

Subcontract work and materials

Subcontract work and materials

Non-project procurements, as well as a wide range of standardised and partially pre-fabricated deliveries.

  • Standard materials and hull steel 
  • Paints and painting services 
  • Outsourced production and prefabrications 
  • Subcontracted labour
Equipment and systems

Equipment and systems

Extensive mechanical, equipment and electrical engineering solutions.

  • Machinery space equipment and systems
  • Electrical systems
  • HVAC systems 
  • Deck outfitting 
  • Technical machinery space deliveries
Hotel

Hotel

Materials, furnishings, and turnkey solutions for the ship’s interiors.

  • Windows
  • Fire doors 
  • Interior materials and fittings for cabins and public spaces 
Indirect procurements

Indirect procurements

Production support services and other non-project-specific purchases, as well as material and service procurement for all support functions. 

  • IT  
  • HR 
  • Financials  
  • Communications and marketing  
  • Health centre  
  • Maintenance 

 

network partners

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subcontracting share per ship

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parts in a cruise ship

More sustainable shipbuilding

Sustainability work has a long tradition at our shipyard. However, steering shipbuilding in a more sustainable direction requires collaboration. Our suppliers play a key role in achieving our goals.