World’s first eco-friendly cruise ship crossed the Suez Canal

Posted by Olerato Ramafsi on 8 November 2022

The world’s first eco-friendly passenger cruise ship, MSC WORLD EUROPA, crossed the Suez Canal during its first cruise from Spain to the United Arab Emirates.

World's 1st Eco-Friendly cruise ship crossed the Suez Canal

According to a statement by authorities, the giant ship is the first cruise ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas.

The ship is 333 meters long, 47 meters wide, and 9.5 meters in draft, raises the flag of Malta, and can carry up to 6782 passengers on board.

Osama Rabie, who is the head of the Egyptian Suez Canal authority, confirmed the readiness of the Suez Canal to receive the latest ships of the world due to the new Suez Canal Project. The project allows an increase in the numerical and absorptive capacity of the canal and raises its global navigational classification.

The head of authority further stated that indicators related to the transit of cruise ships and yachts through the Suez Canal have witnessed a remarkable rise in recent times.

MSC WORLD EUROPA is scheduled to stop at Ain Sukhna port for the disembarkation of 167 passengers.

Picture: MSC Cruises

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