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STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT MSC DIVINA 18 JUNE

STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT MSC DIVINA 18 JUNE
19/06/2014
MSC Cruises regrets to report that a Mexican guest onboard MSC Divina went overboard yesterday (18 June) at approximately 5pm, when the ship was sailing in Brazilian waters between Fortaleza and Recife.
MSC Divina’s crew immediately raised the alarm while the Master alerted the Brazilian authorities to the need to launch the appropriate procedures and to ask for assistance while proceeding with search and rescue measures. Continue reading “STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT MSC DIVINA 18 JUNE”

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RINA AWARDS BEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME CERTIFICATION TO MSC CRUISES

RINA AWARDS BEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME CERTIFICATION TO MSC CRUISES
18/06/2014
18 June 2014 – International classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. The innovative goal-based scheme recognizes management excellence that goes beyond the requirements of statutory rules and codes such as ISM (International Safety Management), ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) and MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention). Continue reading “RINA AWARDS BEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME CERTIFICATION TO MSC CRUISES”

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MSC CRUISES TAKES CRUISING VIRAL WITH KEEP ON DISCOVERING VIDEO

MSC CRUISES TAKES CRUISING VIRAL WITH KEEP ON DISCOVERING VIDEO
16/06/2014
Tongue-in-cheek new clip launched in five languages

12 June 2014 – MSC Cruises has launched a compelling new video clip called Keep On Discovering, which celebrates the life-enriching pleasure of cruising while paying tongue-in-cheek homage to the forgotten follies of youth. Continue reading “MSC CRUISES TAKES CRUISING VIRAL WITH KEEP ON DISCOVERING VIDEO”

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MSC CRUISES AND FINCANTIERI ANNOUNCE TWO NEW BUILDS PLUS ONE OPTION

MSC CRUISES AND FINCANTIERI ANNOUNCE TWO NEW BUILDS PLUS ONE OPTION FOR €2.1BILLION
22/05/2014
Futuristic cruise ships with ground-breaking design

Rome, 22 May – Today MSC Cruises signed a contract with Fincantieri for the construction of two new cruise ships, with an option for one more. The two ships will join MSC Cruises’ fleet, currently counting 12 ships.

The signature took Continue reading “MSC CRUISES AND FINCANTIERI ANNOUNCE TWO NEW BUILDS PLUS ONE OPTION”

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FIRST STEPS TOWARDS MSC CRUISES’ RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME

FIRST STEPS TOWARDS MSC CRUISES’ RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME
20/05/2014
LAYING OUT OF MSC ARMONIA’S NEW SECTION IN PALERMO

The laying out of the new block of MSC Armonia’s keel on 19 May marks the beginning of the Renaissance programme, an important step towards ensuring that all of MSC Cruises’ ships benefit from the latest in terms of technology and comfort. Continue reading “FIRST STEPS TOWARDS MSC CRUISES’ RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME”