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    Signature(s)

    Amount
    € 550,000,000
    Countries
    Sector(s)
    Italy : € 550,000,000
    Transport : € 550,000,000
    Signature date(s)
    5/06/2009 : € 550,000,000
    Link to source
    Data sheet

    Summary sheet

    Release date
    19 December 2008
    Status
    Reference
    Signed | 05/06/2009
    20080537
    Project name
    Promoter - financial intermediary
    Costa New Vessels

    Costa Crociere S.p.A.

    Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
    Total cost (Approximate amount)
    Up to EUR 550 million.
    Approximately EUR 1,528 million.
    Location
    Sector(s)
    Description
    Objectives

    The project concerns the modernisation and enlargement of the Promoter’s fleet through the acquisition of 4 new cruise vessels.

    The vessels will operate mainly on the Baltic and Mediterranean routes of the promoter and will call, amongst others, at different ports located in European Convergence regions and North African countries, thus contributing to the economic and social development of those areas.

    Environmental aspects
    Procurement

    The project is expected to have no significant environmental impact. The Bank's services will verify environmental and safety issues, such as emissions data and compliance with MARPOL standards, during the project's due diligence.

    Procurement is expected to be in line with EIB guidelines for private sector projects. The Bank’s services will verify the details during the project’s due diligence.

    Link to source
    Summary sheet

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    They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

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