MSC secures 'clean fuel' deal for new Med ships

The fuel will be used to power MSC’s three new LNG-powered ships, the first of which – World Europa – MSC plans to launch next year.

The operation will be based in Marseille, which MSC said would become the line’s Mediterranean hub for its forthcoming LNG-powered ships.

According to MSC, LNG will "sharply" reduce emissions, improving air quality in coastal communities and port cities.

Its LNG ships will feature a 50-kilowatt "solid oxide fuel cell", which the line says will further reduce emissions compared to conventional LNG engines.