MSC AND CHANTIERS DE LβATLANTIQUE CELEBRATE MILESTONES FOR TWO LNG-POWERED NEWBUILDS
- MSC Cruisesβ first LNG-powered vessel, MSC World Europa, successfully completes first set of sea trials
- Lineβs second LNG ship, MSC Euribia, floats out
Saint-Nazaire, France, June 21, 2022Β β The Cruise Division of MSC Group and Chantiers de lβAtlantique celebrated two important milestones over the weekend for MSC Cruisesβ first two liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, both under construction in Saint-Nazaire, France.
MSC World EuropaΒ successfully completed her first set of sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean. The tests included measuring the performance of the shipβs engines, along with assessing its maneuverability, fuel consumption, safety systems, speed and stopping distances.Β MSC World EuropaΒ will be the first LNG vessel to join the cruise lineβs fleet in November 2022 and is set to become the largest LNG-powered cruise ship in the world.
Meanwhile,Β MSC EuribiaΒ was floated out and moved to a wet dock for work to continue on the ship before she joins MSC Cruisesβ fleet in June 2023.
MSC has invested more than $3.14 billion in three LNG-powered cruise ships. The construction of the third ship β βWorld Class IIβ β will begin at the Chantiers de lβAtlantique yard early next year.
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, Cruise Division of MSC Group,Β said: βWe made an important pledge lastΒ yearΒ to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, leading the cruise industry on the path to decarbonization. MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia will play a fundamental role in this journey.β
“LNG is the cleanest marine fuel currently available at scale that reduces emissions significantly and offers compatibility with future alternative fuel solutions. We are actively investing in research and development regarding LNG, including a pilot LNG-powered solid oxide fuel cell onboard MSC World Europa.If bio or synthetic LNG was available at scale today, both our newbuilds could operate with net zero emissions from the very first day.β
MSC World EuropaΒ β next-generation cruise experience
MSC World EuropaΒ is the first in the trailblazing MSC World Class β a brand new class of ships that will introduce a completely new cruising platform and accommodate up to 6,762 passengers.
MSC World EuropaΒ will incorporate future-proof marine and onboard hospitality technologies, redefining the cruise experience with a variety of new concepts and creative areas unlike anything at sea today. The ground-breaking design features a Y-shaped aft that leads to the impressive 341-foot long, open-air Europa Promenade with breathtaking ocean views. Brand new balcony cabins overlook the stunning space, which features a striking architectural centerpiece in the form ofΒ The Venom Drop @ The Spiral, an 11-deck-high dry slide set to be the longest at sea.
MSC World EuropaΒ will debut in the Arabian Sea for winter 2022/23. MSC Cruises is deploying more capacity in the Middle East than ever, aiming to strengthen its position as the regionβs market leader for vacations at sea. The ship will offer 7-night voyages between December 2022 and April 2023 from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates, Dammam in Saudi Arabia, and Doha in Qatar before returning to Dubai.
In March 2023, the ship will head to the Mediterranean Sea and sail 7-night cruises calling at the Italian ports of Genoa, Naples and Messina; Valletta in Malta; Barcelona in Spain; and Marseille in France.
For details onΒ MSC World Europaβs itineraries,Β click here.
MSC Euribia β symbol of MSC Cruisesβ respect for the oceans
MSC EuribiaΒ will become one of the most environmentally advanced ships in MSC Cruisesβ fleet and is named after the ancient goddess Eurybia, who harnessed the winds, weather and constellations to master the seas. The ship will have a noticeably different look than others in MSC Cruisesβ fleet thanks to exclusive artwork that transforms her hull into a giant, floating canvas to communicate the importance of sustainability and the Companyβs commitment to the sea.
Starting in June 2023, MSC EuribiaΒ will spend her inaugural season in Northern Europe sailing from the German port of Kiel. Her 7-night itineraries to the Norwegian fjords include calls at Copenhagen, Denmark; Hellesylt, Norway for the Geirangerfjord; Alesund and Flam, also in Norway; and other destinations.
For details onΒ MSC Euribiaβs itineraries,Β click here.
MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia β environmentally advanced
BothΒ MSC World EuropaΒ andΒ MSC EuribiaΒ will be powered by LNG fuel, which eliminates emissions like sulphur oxides and reduces nitrogen oxides by up to 85 percent. LNG also plays a key role in climate change mitigation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by 25 percent and is paving the way for the uptake of sustainable non-fossil fuels like green hydrogen.
The two vessels will both feature selective catalytic reduction systems, shore-to-ship power connectivity, advanced wastewater treatment systems to comply with the Baltic standard β the strictest global standard for wastewater disposal to sea, underwater radiated noise management systems to reduce potential noise and vibration impact on marine mammals, and a wide range of energy efficient equipment and systems to optimize engine use.
SOURCE MSC Cruises
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