A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker was injured aboard the Star Princess, cruise ship under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. The incident occurred on January 20, 2025, around 8:20 a.m. while the shipyard was operating as usual. The incident took place at around 8:20 a.m. on deck four of the ship. The victim, a plumber working for contractor, was stabbed with a 10-centimeter fruit knife by a 24-year-old fellow worker. The victim sustained several cuts to his arms, legs, and buttocks, but the injuries were not serious. He was treated at San Polo hospital, stitched up, and then sent home.

The alleged attacker, also a Bangladeshi national, was arrested by the Police on charges of aggravated assault. Investigations are still underway, but authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the attack. Early reports suggest the dispute may have been triggered by a personal disagreement, though further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
Fincantieri, the shipyard’s parent company, issued a statement condemning the incident. "We firmly condemn what happened and are closely monitoring the developments," a company spokesperson said.
The Star Princess, a 178,000-ton cruise ship, is the second LNG-powered vessel being constructed for Princess Cruises and is expected to be delivered in 2025. The ship is currently in the final stages of construction at the Panzano basin.