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Concluded with success the first tests in sea of the new flagship of MSC Cruises
"Precious MSC" will be christened on 23 March to Genoa
January 16, 2013
The first tests offshore of Precious MSC have been concluded with success, the new flagship of MSC 23 Cruises that will be christened next March to Genoa. The prestazionali tests of the systems of production energy, of the system of propulsion, the several auxiliary systems of car and those for services general ship - it has announced the company - have confirmed that the evolutionary modifications implemented by MSC Cruises together with yards STX France have ulteriorly improved the performances of the new ship regarding the three "sisters" already in service.
Long 333 meters and wide 38 meters, Precious MSC will be able to reach a speed of 23 knots and will be able to accommodate until 4.345 passengers. After baptism the ship will sail every week from Genoa for cruises of seven days with stages to Naples, Messina, Tunisi, Barcelona and Marseilles, until the next November.
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