Knife Attack Reported on Star Princess Construction Site at Fincantieri Monfalcone: Incident on 20 January 2025

On 20 January 2025, a 28-year-old worker was injured in a knife attack at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, where the Star Princess cruise ship is under construction. The victim, a Bangladeshi plumber employed by a contractor, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital. The alleged attacker, a 24-year-old colleague also of Bangladeshi nationality, was apprehended by police and charged with aggravated assault.

Fincantieri condemned the incident and is monitoring the situation. The Star Princess, a new LNG-powered cruise ship for Princess Cruises, is nearing completion at the shipyard and the incident has not affected construction schedules.

The attack occurred during regular working hours on the construction site. The victim was attacked with a fruit knife by his colleague. The motive for the attack is under investigation, but initial reports suggest a personal dispute between the two workers.

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 1 worker (28-year-old Bangladeshi plumber) sustained non-life-threatening injuries from knife wounds and was treated at a local hospital.

Rescued

• Not applicable — incident occurred on construction site, not at sea.

Italian police apprehended the alleged attacker and charged him with aggravated assault. The motive for the attack is under investigation, with initial reports indicating a personal dispute between the two workers. Fincantieri is cooperating with authorities and monitoring the situation.

The Star Princess construction project continues at Fincantieri Monfalcone. The incident has not affected the shipyard's operations or the vessel's completion schedule. Fincantieri has condemned the attack and is reviewing workplace safety protocols.