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MSC Crociere Confirms €3.5 Billion Order for Two New World Class Ships

The new vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030, will expand MSC's environmentally advanced fleet to six ships, continuing its long-term partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

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Overview

  • MSC Crociere has finalized a €3.5 billion contract with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to build two additional World Class ships, designated as World Class 5 and 6.
  • The new ships will join MSC's fleet in 2029 and 2030, bringing the total number of World Class vessels to six.
  • World Class ships are designed with cutting-edge environmental technologies, including dual-fuel engines, methane emission reduction systems, and alternative fuel capabilities like bio-LNG and synthetic fuels.
  • These vessels exceed International Maritime Organization energy efficiency standards and feature advanced wastewater treatment systems and shore-power connectivity to minimize port emissions.
  • The agreement highlights MSC's 20-year collaboration with Chantiers de l’Atlantique and reinforces its commitment to sustainable innovation in the cruise industry.