Green award for MSC

The vessel, which is set to become a green paragon within the cruise industry, has been designed to safeguard the marine ecosystem and protect the health and safety of its passengers and staff.

It has been equipped with an Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) system which recycles and treats waste water according to the highest legal and ecological standards and an energy saving system to automatically monitor electricity usage. This reduces fuel consumption and gas emissions that are harmful to the environment by powering down unused systems.

Philippe Donche-Gay, executive vice president and head of Bureau Veritas marine and offshore division, said: “The ‘7 Golden Pearls’ we are awarding to MSC Preziosa are a demonstration that MSC Cruises is committed to the environment, to food safety and to the health and safety of its workforce.”

The ‘7 Golden Pearls’ award certifies that the vessel has been designed, built, operated and maintained to achieve appropriate protection for the environment and adheres to annexes I, IV, V and VI of MARPOL, as well as stringent waste and ballast water regulations.

The award also certifies that the vessel is fully equipped with high incineration capacities, advanced water treatment systems, the newest oil water separators and vast storage capacities for two full days at sea.