MSC Cruises, Bygg nr. I34 og V34 ved Chantiers de l’Atlantique, 177.000 Gt Cruiseskip "MSC TBN" & "MSC Euribia"

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A fifth ship in the MERAVIGLIA class for STX France

One year after the delivery of the first ship in the MERAVIGLIA series, the second unit, MSC Bellissima, was launched yesterday. It was during this ceremony – held in the presence of the official representatives of the MSC Cruises line and French Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire – that this new order was announced. As well as this announcement, there was confirmation of the start of production of the first two units in the MSC Series World Class series – the next generation of ships deliverable from 2022.

Meraviglia V, a technological breakthrough thanks to a change to gas propulsion

With a design identical to MSC Grandiosa and MSC Virtuosa, (length = 331 metres, width = 43 metres, passenger cabins = 2400), this new unit sets itself apart from other ships in that it is propelled by natural gas stored in liquefied form. This technology was developed by the shipyard that was one of the pioneers at the start of this century, implementing it on LNG tankers. Other technological innovations are also planned, particularly regarding water processing, in order to meet the highest standards in terms of respect for the environment.

We are proud to be the preferred industrial partner of the MSC Cruises group, whose growth we have been supporting over the past 15 years: 13 ships have been delivered to MSC since 2003 and three are currently under construction. There is also the fifth ship in the Meraviglia series and the first two in the World Class series. These figures clearly demonstrate our client’s intensified growth plan and our commitment to supporting its ambitions,” stated Laurent Castaing, Director General of STX France.
 
Ser at bygg nr. I34 ved STX France er ledig, kanskje det er tiltenkt denne?
 
Jepp, denne blir bygg nr. I34 ved verftet som nå heiter Chantiers de l’Atlantique
 

THE ENVIRONMENTALLY ADVANCED MSC EURIBIA COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL SEA TRIALS​

• MSC Cruises’ second LNG-powered ship enters final phase of preparation for inaugural season in Northern Europe
• Striking new hull design by German graphic artist Alex Flämig is now complete and ready to be revealed

Geneva, Switzerland and Saint-Nazaire, France – 24 April 2023 MSC Cruises’ second liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ship MSC Euribia has successfully completed her deep-water intensive systems tests during a four-day trial in the Atlantic Ocean. MSC Cruises’ latest flagship will next receive her finishing touches at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France before being officially delivered to MSC Cruises on 31 May.

MSC Euribia will be MSC Cruises’ 22nd ship to join its fleet and be able to accommodate up to 6,327 passengers. The ship will be officially named on 8 June in Copenhagen, Denmark before sailing a maiden inaugural season in Northern Europe from her homeport in Kiel, Germany.

MSC Euribia will feature innovative and advanced marine technology, as well as LNG fuel - one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels available at scale - to minimise her environmental footprint. She will also strike a new silhouette with an exclusive customised fresco painted on her exterior that celebrates MSC Cruises’ commitment to protect and preserve the marine environment.

STRIKING HULL ARTWORK COMPLETED

Designed by German graphic artist Alex Flämig following an international competition, the recently completed hull artwork aims to stimulate discussion on the importance of protecting the delicate and complex ecosystem of the oceans.

Hull design winner Alex Flämig commented, “To witness my design finally come to life across MSC Euribia’s hull is an incredibly proud moment and even more so, to soon have my artwork sailing the world’s oceans. I hope it can serve not only as a testament to MSC Cruises’ commitment to protecting the important marine ecosystem, but also as an inspiration for those working on finding innovative solutions to safeguard the future of the ocean.”

MSC Euribia
is named after the ancient goddess Eurybia, who harnessed the winds, weather, and constellations to master the seas, illustrating the vision of the ship to deploy advanced sustainable solutions do the same. Designed with an ocean-inspired colour palette, Flämig’s visual masterpiece entitled “#SavetheSea” is a representation of MSC Cruises’ ongoing dedication to the sea and commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

THE ENVIRONMENTALLY ADVANCED MSC EURIBIA

LNG is one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels available at scale and is set to play a key role in the transition to the decarbonisation of international shipping. It substantially reduces local air pollutant emissions like sulphur oxides by up to 99 per cent and nitrogen oxides by up to 85 per cent. LNG also plays a key role in climate change mitigation as it offers up to a 20 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and is paving the way for the uptake of sustainable non-fossil fuels such as bio- and synthetic LNG.

As bio and synthetic fuels become available, MSC Euribia’s emissions will be further reduced. LNG is key to the development of low carbon solutions for shipping as emerging technologies such as fuel cells can be operated with LNG until zero emissions bio-LNG or green hydrogen become available at scale. MSC Cruises is actively involved in several projects to develop and make these technologies viable in partnership with regulators, academia, shipyards and industry.

The ship will also feature shore power plug-in connectivity to reduce carbon emissions in port, the most advanced wastewater treatment systems designed in line with the United Nations’ shipping body the International Maritime Organization, comprehensive waste recycling, underwater radiated noise management system to help limit disturbance to marine life and a comprehensive range of onboard energy efficient equipment to optimise engine use and hotel energy needs to further reduce emissions.

MSC Euribia will begin to set sail for her inaugural season in Northern Europe in June, offering 7-night sailings from Kiel, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark to the captivating Norwegian Fjords including Geiranger, Ålesund, and Flaam.

Kilde: MSC Cruises

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Foto: via MSC Cruises
 
Velkommen til cruisevisning med Ticket Ålesund!

Vi i Ticket Ålesund har gleden av å ønske dere velkommen til omvisning på cruiseskipet MSC Euribia i samarbeid med MSC Cruises. Skipet er det nyeste i MSC Cruises sin flåte, og ble innviet i København 8. juni!

Representanter fra MSC Cruises vil stå for omvisningen og svare på spørsmål. Lunsj er inkludert og vil bli servert ombord.

Tid: Torsdag 21. september kl 10.30 - 14.00
Sted: Oppmøte på cruisehavna ved rutebilstasjonen
Pris: Kr 150,- per person. Må betales i butikken ved påmelding.

Påmelding i butikken eller til kristina.curtis@ticket.no innen 13. september.
Det er begrenset antall plasser så første mann til mølla gjelder. Aldergrense 18. år. Plass blir bekreftet når betaling er gjort. Plassene er forbeholdt de som aldri har vært på cruise tidligere.

Påmeldingen er bindene og pengene blir ikke refundert dersom man likevel ikke deltar.
ID må bekreftes ved påmelding enten med pass eller førerkort, som også må medbringes til skipsvisitten.

Hilsen oss på Ticket Ålesund!
 
Have seen offers in Germany for these Euribia-cruises from Kiel 1 week Norway from € 599,- incl. inside-2-beds cabin, all meals and "light" drink-package and all tipps-money for crew.
 
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