MSC reveals sustainability focused cruise ship

MSC reveals sustainability focused cruise ship

The cruise division of MSC Group and Chantiers de l’Atlantique took delivery of MSC World Europa, the world’s largest LNG-powered cruise ship.

The ceremony marked the next step in a long-term partnership between the two companies, which has resulted in the building a new generation of cruise ships for the MSC Cruises fleet.

On top of its reduction of emissions and energy efficiency, MSC World Europa has carbon-neutral synthetic and other alternative fuels in the pipeline for its cruiseliner.

A joint contribution to the future of cruising

MSC World Europa is the first of the ships from MSC Cruises. A representative from the cruise line said she is an ultramodern urban metropolis at sea that represents the future of cruising and offers a world of different experiences pushing the boundaries of what is possible at sea.

Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of the cruise division of MSC Group, said: “We are proud to welcome to our fleet MSC World Europa, our 20th ship and the first to be LNG-powered. This groundbreaking vessel represents the next phase in our journey toward net zero and sustainable cruising and a symbol of our unwavering commitment to both.

Vago signing the ship – Supplied

“MSC World Europa represents a major step forward for our Cruise Division, the entire MSC Group, and our industry, with a range of unprecedented innovations in terms of environmental and marine technologies, design and guest-centric features.

“This is the result of more than four years of work between us, builders Chantiers de l’Atlantique and numerous leading providers of next-generation environmental and maritime technologies and solutions as well as many thousands of hours of training for those onboard and at ports.

“Now more than ever we need closer cooperation from suppliers, Governments and others to complement our continued investments and take further steps towards the zero emissions future we all desire. The innovative technologies we create here to use on our vessels can benefit all of society not just the cruise industry or the shipping sector overall.”

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