MSC Cruises today confirmed the order of two World Class vessels with French ship builder Chantiers de l’Atlantique which will take its World Class fleet to four.
The two newly ordered vessels, currently referred to as World Class 3 and 4, will be delivered in 2026 and 2027. There is also an option for a fifth ship.
They will join MSC World Europa and MSC World America, pictured, as the most energy efficient ships in the industry.
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises, said: “We are proud to continue our 20-year partnership with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique, with whom we have already built 18 ships with our 19th under construction.
“The World Class is a truly innovative prototype and together we are building some of the most advanced ships in the world.”
The new World Class vessels will feature shore power plug-in connectivity to reduce carbon emissions in port, the most advanced wastewater treatment systems designed in line with the IMO, 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.