MSC Cruises orders two new World Class ships at Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique
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It was a big day in Saint Nazaire, France, Wednesday, as MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique<\/a> celebrated two construction milestones and announced orders for two additional LNG-fueled World Class ships<\/a>\u2014numbers 7 and 8\u2014due to be delivered in 2030 and 2031.<\/p>\n Announced following the float out of MSC World Asia <\/em>and the coin ceremony of MSC World Atlantic, the new orders are valued at EUR \u20ac3.5 billion and raise MSC Cruises\u2019 total investment in France this year to nearly EUR 7 billion for the construction of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth World Class ships. Together with the World Class vessels already under construction, he this brings the company\u2019s total direct investment currently committed in France to EUR 10.5 billion.<\/p>\n \u201cWe mark a proud moment today for MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique as we celebrate important milestones for our future \u2013 the float out of MSC World Asia<\/em>, the coin ceremony of MSC World Atlantic <\/em>and the order of two new ships,\u201d said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman, cruise division, MSC Group. \u201cThe 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. We look forward to continuing with our innovative and successful collaboration with Chantiers de L\u2019Atlantique \u2013 our long-term partner for more than 20 years.\u201d<\/p>\n Laurent Castaing, general manager, Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique, said: \u201cWe are deeply grateful to MSC Cruises for their renewed confidence. What our shipyard is achieving today is truly exceptional \u2014 four new ships ordered in 2025! The World Class series, now totaling eight vessels, is a testament to our teams\u2019 exptertise and to MSC\u2019s vision. It exemplifies our shared commitment to elevating the passenger experience while advancing environmental performance.\u201d<\/p>\n Construction of World Class 7 and 8 will begin in 2029, joining a legacy of ships delivered by Chantiers de L\u2019Atlantique as part of its longstanding partnership with MSC Cruises.<\/p>\n The two new orders will be subject to access to financing, as per industry practice.<\/p>\n The post MSC Cruises orders two new World Class ships at Chantiers de l\u2019Atlantique<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n