The keel of Royal Caribbean International's fourth Oasis-class ship was officially laid today at the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. This marks a significant milestone as it signifies the start of the ship's construction. During the ceremony, a 1,000-ton, 10 x 47-meter block was lifted onto the dock by a crane. Several newly minted coins were placed beneath the keel and will remain there until the ship is nearing completion. Once the ship is nearing completion, the coins will be retrieved and presented to the Captain and crew. According to maritime tradition, the coins will bring good fortune to the ship during its construction and to the Captain and crew during its voyage.
Still awaiting a name, the fourth ship in the Oasis class will be delivered in the spring of 2017.
