**MSC Cruises Completes First LNG Bunkering Operation in Marseille** **Marseille, France, April 26, 2023** - MSC Cruises has completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation in Marseille, France. The operation marks a significant milestone for the company's environmental sustainability efforts. The LNG bunkering was carried out by TotalEnergies Marine Fuels using its specialized LNG bunkering vessel. The bunkering process involved transferring LNG from the vessel to MSC Cruises' LNG-powered vessel, MSC World Europa. MSC World Europa is the first LNG-powered cruise ship to operate in the Mediterranean region. The use of LNG as a fuel significantly reduces air emissions, including particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides. This bunkering operation is part of MSC Cruises' long-term commitment to sustainable tourism. The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. MSC Cruises' investment in LNG-powered vessels and infrastructure demonstrates the company's leadership in driving the industry towards a more sustainable future. The first LNG-powered cruise ship built at Meyer Turku shipyard. The bunkering operation in Malaga is the first LNG bunkering of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in the port.
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