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France's Saint Nazaire Shipyard Receives Billion-Euro Order for New Cruise Ships
- On May 19, 2025, MSC Cruises finalized agreements with the French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique to construct two additional vessels in their World Class series, with planned delivery years of 2029 and 2030.
- This order follows MSC Cruises’ long-term industrial plan and partnership with Chantiers de l'Atlantique, spanning over 20 years and resulting in 18 ships built in France.
- The new vessels, temporarily called World Class 5 and 6, will feature advanced LNG-fueled engines, shore power connectivity, wastewater treatment, and technology reducing methane slip by about 30%.
- France’s Industry Minister Marc Ferracci described the nearly €3.5 billion order as representing over 20 million hours of work, while MSC’s Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago called the deal a milestone in shipbuilding in France.
- The addition of these vessels will bring MSC’s World Class fleet to six ships, underscoring the company’s dedication to environmentally responsible expansion and innovative shipbuilding practices within the European cruise industry.
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France's Saint Nazaire shipyard receives billion-euro order for new cruise ships
One of Europe's largest cruise operators, MSC Cruises, has ordered two new giant ships to be built at France's Saint-Nazaire shipyard. It's set to boost the local economy, though cruise ships often draw criticism for their environmental impact. Plus, Sesame Street's creators have struck a deal with Netflix for the new season to be streamed on the platform, after a recent decision by Donald Trump to cut funding for PBS threatened the future of th…
MSC Cruises reinforces its commitment to the European shipbuilding with a new order of two World Class cruises to Chantiers de l'Atlantique. The shipping company has announced this Monday the signing of an agreement with the prestigious French shipyard for the construction of the ships World Class V and World Class VI, whose delivery is planned for 2029 and 2030, respectively. This movement raises to six the total number of ships of this class w…
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