DRGeneva: Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has recognised MSC Cruises with the ‘8 Golden Pearls’ award for sustainable and environmental stewardship on board its ship MSC Meraviglia. The award is one of the highest globally recognised notations assigned to cruise ships for Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management.
MSC Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the award from Bureau Veritas. Since she came into service in June 2017, MSC Meraviglia has been making waves in the cruise and tourism industry and has been bagging prestigious awards for her superior product. The ship has been recognised for bringing some of the very latest advances in customer-centric technology, digital innovations and new guest experiences.
Philippe Donche-Gay, President Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas, said: “MSC Cruises has demonstrated its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of their operations and we commend the Company for its wide-ranging, ongoing efforts in this space. The various sustainable and environmental technologies installed on the MSC Meraviglia put the ship at the forefront of cleaner cruise operations. The Bureau Veritas 8 Golden Pearls award reflects MSC Cruises’ commitment to excellence and continual improvement in environmental performance.”
Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Group, said: “We are honoured to receive this award, and we thank Bureau Veritas for their recognition and ongoing support. They are an invaluable partner on this journey and we look forward to continuing making further progress in the area of environmental stewardship.”
The 8 Golden Pearls award recognises MSC Cruises’ efforts on MSC Meraviglia in eight particular domains of protection. MSC Meraviglia is 315-metres-long, 43-metres-wide and 65-metres-high, measuring 171,598 GRT. She is able to travel up to 22.7 knots and has been designed to operate in all seasons.
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