MSC Cruises today turned two options into orders with Chantiers de l'Atlantique for the construction of two new "World" class powered by liquefied natural gas that This will be followed by the MSC World Europa class and MSC World America, the first takeover at the end and the second, designed specifically for the North American cruise market, which will become part of the in spring 2025. The two new ships will be delivered in 2026 and 2027.

The cruise line explained that the two new constructions, currently referred to as World Class 3 and 4, will represent the evolution of a prototype already and adopt innovative solutions to maximise the energy efficiency, thanks to the extensive use for the heat recovery and other solutions that can reduce emissions. The new units will also be prepared for the use of a range of alternative fuels, including bio-methane, synthetic methane, and green methanol. The ships will also be equipped with new generation engines Dual-fuel internal combustion that reduces emissions methane fugitives.

In addition, the new ships of the "World Class" will be Equipped with plug-in connectivity on the ground to reduce carbon dioxide emissions during port stops, of the most advanced wastewater treatment systems designed in in line with the IMO, improvements in waste management and A full range of high-efficiency on-board equipment energy efficiency to optimize engine use and demand energy efficiency of the hotel, with the aim of further reducing the Emissions.

The "World" class ships, of 216 thousand tons of gross tonnage, they are over 333 meters long, 47 meters wide and can Accommodate more than 6,700 passengers and 2,100 members of the equipaggo.

The two new orders will be subject to access to the financing, as per industry practice.