A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker was injured in an altercation aboard the Star Princess, a 178,000-ton LNG-powered cruise ship under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone (Italy). The incident occurred on January 20th, 2025, at ~8:20 a.m. while regular operations were underway.
The worker, employed as a plumber by a contractor, sustained non-serious injuries after being attacked with a 10-centimeter fruit knife by a 24-year-old colleague, also a Bangladeshi national. The victim suffered cuts to his arms, legs, and buttocks and was treated at San Polo hospital before being discharged.
The alleged assailant was apprehended by local police on charges of aggravated assault. Authorities have yet to confirm the motive, though initial reports suggest the dispute stemmed from a personal disagreement. Investigations are ongoing.
Fincantieri, the shipyard's parent company, released a statement condemning the incident and affirming its commitment to monitoring the situation closely.
The Star Princess, under construction for Princess Cruises, is the second LNG-powered vessel in the fleet and is nearing completion at the Panzano basin. Delivery is scheduled for 2025.
For more Star Princess incidents and accidents see the ship's CruiseMinus page.