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Another cruise giant makes her debut

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With a gross tonnage of 205,700, MSC Cruises’ latest ship is also its largest to date. MSC World Europa was delivered by her builder, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, on 24 October; on the same day construction of the first of her three sisters, MSC World America, began. As her name suggests, she will initially be positioned in the North American market.

The newships, MSC World Europa is LNGfuelled, a first for MSC. She will be one of three MSC ships providing accommodation at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar. Along with MSC Poesia and MSC Opera, she will be berthed at Doha Port for the duration of the event, after which she will enter service.

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