MSC Cruises has ordered two new World-class ships with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, at a value of 3.5 billion (A$6.2b). The announcement was made during a triple World-class celebration with the French shipbuilder, as the float-out of MSC World Asia and coin ceremony of MSC World Atlantic were also commemorated. World...
MSC Cruises has ordered two new World-class ships with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, at a value of 3.5 billion (A$6.2b).
The announcement was made during a triple World-class celebration with the French shipbuilder, as the float-out of MSC World Asia and coin ceremony of MSC World Atlantic were also commemorated.
World Class 7 and 8 will both commence construction in 2029, with the first ship to be delivered in 2031 and the second in 2032.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique has partnered with MSC on all eight of the cruise line’s World-class ships to date.
“We mark a proud moment today for MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique as we celebrate important milestones for our future – the float-out of MSC World Asia, the coin ceremony of MSC World Atlantic, and the order of two new ships,” the cruise line’s Executive Chair Pierfrancesco Vago declared.
“The World-class platform is a symbol of our vision to set new standards for the future of cruising…these are some of the most energy efficient ships in the world and we continue our commitment to LNG, ensuring we are ready for future renewable fuels,” he said.
“We look forward to continuing with our innovative and successful collaboration with Chantiers de l’Atlantique – our long-term partner for more than 20 years.”
The cruise line currently has two World-class ships sailing: MSC World Europa and MSC World America, the latter of which was launched in Mar (CW 28 Mar).
MSC now has on order World Asia, World Atlantic, and four as-yet unnamed ships. MS
