![]() ![]() ![]() Pierfrancesco Vago continued, “MSC Seashore also demonstrates our commitment to continuous innovation in terms of guest experience. ‘Safe Air’ uses UV-C lamp technology, eliminating 99% of viruses and bacteria to guarantee clean and safe air for all guests and crew on board. Additionally, over and above our industry-leading health and safety protocol, MSC Seashore is the first cruise ship in the world to feature a new and ground-breaking air sanitation system. “Our new flagship is further testament to our leadership in sustainability, with each new ship featuring the latest and most advanced environmental technology and solutions. At the same time, its coming into service also activates an important economic and employment driver for coastal communities and much beyond, generating a further significant economic impact every year for the tourism industry.” Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, commented: “The construction of MSC Seashore is an investment that generates an direct and indirect economic impact of almost 5 billion euros on the Italian economy. During the ceremony, which pays tribute to centuries-old maritime traditions, Roberto Olivari, Fincantieri’s shipyard director, presented to Giuseppe Galano, Master of MSC Seashore, an ampoule containing the water that first touched the hull when the ship was floated out earlier this year. Sister ship MSC Seascape is currently under construction at the Monfalcone shipyard and is due to come into service in winter 2022.Īn intimate ceremony was held to mark the occasion as tradition dictates at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone and was attended in person by MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago, other members of the Aponte and Aponte-Vago families, Giampiero Massolo and Giuseppe Bono, Chairman and CEO of Fincantieri, as well as representatives from MSC’s new builds team along with executives and workers from the shipyard. “She will also be one of two new ships for which we will receive delivery in 2021 thus underlying our belief in the long-term growth prospects of the sector – as also demonstrated by the return to service of our first ship earlier this week as well as the investments made in our new health and safety operating protocol which is already setting a new standard for the industry.The Cruise Division of MSC Group today officially took delivery of its new flagship MSC Seashore – the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy. ![]() “ MSC Seashore will, in fact, be the largest and most innovative cruise vessel ever built in Italy, featuring the latest and most advanced environmental technology currently available. “The uncertain situation that we are experiencing worldwide adds even more important value to this day, which bodes well not only for MSC Cruises and for our company, but for the entire cruise industry.”Įxecutive chairman of MSC Cruises, Pierfrancesco Vago, added: “We are committed to our new builds programme, which with each new class of ships sees us innovating and setting new standards in the industry. ![]() “This applies even more to MSC Seashore, which will become the new flagship of MSC Cruises: a record-breaking ship, that focuses on innovation, technology and design, and emphasizing the Fincantieri leadership. “It is also the occasion to further strengthen everyone’s commitment, because when the ship touches the sea a lot of work has already been done, but much more still lies ahead. Other technology includes an advanced wastewater treatment system (AWTS) to treat wastewater and hybrid exhaust gas cleaning system.ĬEO of Fincantieri, Giuseppe Bono, said: “The float out has always been one of the most satisfying moments for those involved in the construction of a ship. MSC Seashore will be equipped with the latest technologies to minimise her environmental footprint, such as a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to reduce nitrogen oxide by 90 per cent. The ship will become the third of four vessels in MSC Cruises’ Seaside class of ships, following in the footsteps of MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview, launched in 20, respectively. MSC Seashore is also the largest ship to ever be built in Italy, a 169,500 GT ship with a maximum capacity of 5,877 guests. MSC Seashore will be the second new ship to come into MSC Cruises’ service in 2021 and is the company’s longest ship to date at 339 metres. The float-out happened earlier today (20 August) at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, marking the very first time the new vessel has touched the water.įollowing the float-out, the ship will now enter the next stage of construction and be moved to a wet dock for work on her interior. MSC Cruises has today celebrated the float-out of its brand new ship, MSC Seashore. ![]()
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