MSC Cruises has confirmed the order of two LNG-powered World Class ships to be delivered in 2026 and 2027.
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique will deliver the MSC World Europa and MSC World America – two of the most energy-efficient ships in the industry. The ships have been designed to maximise energy efficiency through extensive use of heat recovery and other technological solutions that will see the vessels having a much-reduced carbon footprint. The ships will use a variety of alternative fuels, including bio and synthetic methane and green methanol. They will also be fitted with the next-generation dual fuel internal combustion engines with reduced methane slip.
“The World Class is a truly innovative prototype and, together, we are building some of the most advanced ships in the world. We are committed to researching and investing in future environmental technologies as they become available, to ensure we continue progressing on our decarbonisation journey to reach nett zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises Executive Chairman.
The new World Class vessels will feature shore power plug-in connectivity to reduce carbon emissions in port, the most advanced wastewater treatment systems, new advances in waste management, and a comprehensive range of onboard energy-efficient equipment to optimise engine use and hotel energy needs to further reduce emissions.
