Leveraging extensive expertise in gas carrier design and LNG propulsion systems, MES has successfully supported its clients, including shipowners and shipyards, in integrating LNG storage and dual-fuel systems into their cruise vessels. This collaboration ensures seamless integration of advanced technologies while meeting strict environmental regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. By combining innovative design solutions with practical application insights, MES delivers tailored systems that optimize fuel usage, reduce emissions, and align with the evolving demands of the cruise industry.
MSC Europa
MSC Cruises’ innovative new ship – MSC World Europa – was delivered in October 2022 by French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique, MSC World Europa is MSC Cruises’ largest vessel and the first to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). [Source MSC]
MSC Euribia
CARNIVAL SPHERE
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the first of two LNG-powered cruise ships to Carnival Corporation’s Princess Cruises.
The ship, named Sun Princess, is a 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest vessel and holds the distinction of being the largest ship ever built in Italy.
It also marks a milestone as the first LNG-powered cruise ship constructed by Fincantieri.Construction of the Sun Princess, part of the new “Sphere” class, began in September 2021, with its launch taking place in March 2023.Fincantieri has also commenced work on the second Sphere Class ship, Star Princess. The keel-laying ceremony for this vessel occurred in December 2023, with delivery scheduled for 2025.
source: LNGPrime
The ship measures over 340 meters in length and features 2,150 passenger cabins, accommodating up to 4,300 guests based on double occupancy. It introduces the new Sphere class, characterized by an innovative design with a spherical motif prominently displayed in the ship’s superstructure: two large spheres on the sides near the atrium and a third serving as a dome in the “Dome” area, which functions as a swimming space by day and an entertainment venue by night.
Following the Sphere Class ships, Fincantieri continues its work on new LNG-powered cruise vessels, including a 160,000-GRT ship for TUI Cruises and the MSC Explora series.
source: TheMediTelegraph