Fincantieri Launches the Luxury Cruise Ship "Explora V", Scheduled for Delivery by the End of This Year

Fincantieri has launched the luxury cruise ship "Explora V", belonging to the cruise line Explora Journeys, a luxury division of MSC. On the same day, the coin ceremony for "Explora VI", which is also under construction at the Sestri Ponente shipyards in Genoa, took place.

The launching ceremony, held on Monday, October 26, marks a new milestone in the construction of the ship, which is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2027. Meanwhile, the "Explora VI" is expected to enter service in the summer of 2028.

The fleet of Explora Journeys will consist of six ships, all built in Italy by Fincantieri. The two new units will be equipped to operate with liquefied natural gas (LNG) and will be able to use alternative fuels, such as bio-LNG, synthetic LNG, and biofuels, as they become available.

Additionally, they will incorporate fuel cell technology as part of the company's strategy to reduce emissions. The entire fleet will also feature shore power connection, allowing engines to be turned off during port calls and reducing emissions while the ships are docked.

The construction of the six ships represents an investment of over 3.5 billion euros by MSC.

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