40 CRUISE NEWS
GLITZ AND GLAM TOPPED WITH A TOUCH OF SUSTAINABILITY
BY SARAH PICKERING
sarah@nitravelnews.com
NI TRAVEL News’ Sarah Pickering hopped onboard to explore the newly received cruise ship… MSC is a well known for its glitz and its glam… and this cruise ship is no different! From the first sighting of the main plaza, guests
are greeted with mirrored walls that extend the entire area, giving that feel of a wider space which is pleasantly welcomed. This theme actually runs throughout the entire interior of the ship, with wide corridors leading to rooms, spacious lift entrances and vast outdoor areas across all decks. At the end of the main plaza you will find the
venom drop; this slide sends passengers 11 decks in a flash. Beyond this you will find a spectacular view wherever your cruise may be. MSC have designed World Europa in a way that enabled the builders to create a panoramic balcony with an openair walkway. This extends the ship and gives that feeling of a larger area; a continued theme. Sustainability is at the fore front of the new design
which MSC have extended throughout its entire fleet.
MSC World Europa is the world’s largest LNG-powered cruise ship and one of the first to incorporate fuel cell technology. On top of immediate ground-breaking advances in terms of reduction of emissions and energy efficiency, MSC World Europa also paves the way towards the uptake of carbon-neutral synthetic and other alternative fuels as soon as they are available at scale. MSC World Europa is the world’s first contemporary cruise ship to feature brand new solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The ship will include a 150-kilowatt SOFC demonstrator that will use LNG to produce electricity and heat on board in a highly efficient way by means of an electrochemical reaction. It will be a testbed to accelerate the development of fuel cell technology for contemporary cruise ships and offers a potential to enable hybrid propulsion solutions in the future. “We anticipate SOFC will reduce emissions of
greenhouse gases substantially compared with conventional LNG engine without producing emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides or fine particles. It also has the advantage of not only being compatible with LNG, but also with low and zero carbon fuels such as green methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen. We could also in the future transition to synthetic LNG or other alternative non-carbon fuels,” said Linden Coppell, Vice President of Sustainability & ESG at MSC Cruises. “We chose LNG for the very clear reason that it is
the cleanest marine fuel currently available at scale, a transitional fuel as we look ahead to source and use synthetic LNG or other alternative non-carbon fuels as soon as they become available at scale”, said Pierfrancesco Vago. Compared to standard marine fuels, LNG nearly eliminates air pollutant emissions, including sulphur oxides and fine particles, greatly reduces nitrogen oxides, and already achieves a CO2 reduction of up to 25%. LNG will also enable the development of low-carbon fuels and solutions such
as green hydrogen, synthetic-LNG, and fuel cells. Energy efficiency at its core In partnership with the shipyard, MSC World
Europa has been designed with an innovative hull shape to minimise resistance through the water. MSC World Europa also incorporates a wide range of equipment to optimise energy use throughout the ship. These include smart ventilation and advanced air conditioning systems, with automated energy recovery loops, allowing effective distribution of heat and cold across the ship. The ship uses LED lighting throughout the ship, controlled by smart management systems to further enhance the energy saving profile. It will also be fitted with enhanced automatic data collection systems for remote energy monitoring and advanced analysis, allowing real-time shoreside support to optimise operational efficiency onboard. These efficiency advances, and the use of LNG, will
enable an operational performance far higher that the IMO-required energy design criteria for new
world. Take a seat at one of the dark wooden tables and relax to a piano set, all whilst sipping on your choice of tea. For the morning pick me up, check out coffee emporium for the authentic coffee taster session. With a choice of bean and roast, this place is for even the most novus of coffee drinkers- a must whilst on board.
Boasting future-proof marine and onboard hospitality technologies, MSC World Europa will redefine the cruise experience with a variety of never-before-seen concepts and creative areas unlike anything at sea today. The ground-breaking design features a Y-shaped aft structure that leads to the impressive 104-metre-long half-open half-covered Europa Promenade with breath-taking ocean views. Brand new balcony cabins overlook the stunning promenade, which features a striking architectural centrepiece in the form of The Venom Drop @ The Spiral, an 11-deck-high slide, the longest at sea. MSC World Europa’s ‘firsts’ include a micro-
brewery, gin bar, healthy juice bar, coffee emporium and tea-house. The ship has 13 different dining options including two new specialty restaurants, La Pescaderia that will offer fresh seafood and Chef’s Garden Kitchen will dish up seasonal farm-to-ocean cooking.
ships. MSC World Europa is designed to perform 47% better than its Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)
“We have reached a new stage in the cruise industry with MSC World Europa, the largest ship ever built for a European shipowner” -Laurent Castaing, General Manager of Chantiers de l’Atlantique
required by regulation. Green spaces incorporated within the botanic
garden pool and ‘buffet food area’ showcase the work that has been done throughout the ship to enhance this feeling of sustainablity, and showcases it to customers. Speaking of food, MSC World Europa includes a
wealth of eateries, suited to everyone. Choose from Mexican, American steakhouse, Italian, French and everything in between. After dinner, choose between a late night tipple in the English style bar, complete with its own micro brewery . Head to Elixir to test out the array of cocktails, or choose the softer option of the ‘Indian tea house’; the authentic tearoom comes complete with a history of tea as it travelled the
Steel cutting ceremony of MSC World America The name of the second World Class ship
was revealed during a steel cutting ceremony and MSC Cruises announced that MSC World America is destined for North America when she comes into service in 2025. This is further proof of the line’s commitment to deploy its newest ships to this important cruise market and to provide U.S guests with a ship and guest experience that is tailored to them. MSC World America will become the fourth new flagship to be deployed in this region.
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