MSC Cruises News

MSC Magnifica enhances HVAC efficiency with AI by Arkitech

Innovative technology developed by Arkitech delivers substantial efficiency improvements to the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system onboard MSC Magnifica. Leveraging AI and machine learning, the technology analyses data from over 1,500 sensors on the MSC Cruises’ ship, enhancing chiller efficiency by up to 12% and achieving predicted annual savings of 1600MW which is equivalent to removing the 687 cars from European roads. This efficiency is realised without compromis...

ABB & Arkitech enhance MSC Magnifica's HVAC efficiency

A collaboration between ABB and Arkitech has brought significant efficiency gains for the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system on board MSC Magnifica. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse data from over 1,500 sensors on the MSC Cruises ship, this technology enables up to 12 percent increase in chiller efficiency to achieve monthly energy savings of 100 MW by the 15-year-old ship, while maintaining optimal air-handling unit performance. Energy effici...

WFW advises MSC on financing for two new LNG-powered cruise ships

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has advised MSC Cruises (MSC) on the financing for two new LNG-powered cruise ships from French shipbuilder - Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The vessels, World Class 3 and World Class 4 are expected to be delivered in 2026 and 2027 respectively. The financing was provided by a syndicate of lenders led by Banco Santander with ECA support from Bpifrance Export Assurance. Environmental technology In line with MSC’s commitment to investing in future envi...

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