MSC Cruises announced today that it is giving artists and designers around the world the opportunity to design the hull of MSC Euribia. The goal of the design will be to communicate the importance of respect for the environment. The design contest started today, and is meant to focus attention on the company’s ongoing commitment to the environment. MSC Cruises has also previously announced that it has a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050.
The MSC Euribia is the most environmentally advanced ship in MSC Cruises’ fleet to-date and is named after the ancient Greek goddess Euribia, who was known as the goddess of mastery of the seas. In much the same way, MSC Cruises sees the Euribia’s vision is to master the deployment of state-of-the-art sustainable technologies to protect and preserve the marine ecosystem.
MSC Cruises is inviting artists to create artwork inspired by the sea and its marine ecosystem that will be the permanent design across the ship’s hull. The entries will be judged by a panel of international judges including sand artist Jben; architect Martin Francis; and Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group.
One winner will have their artwork on the ship’s hull. Five additional shortlist finalists will also have their designs displayed in an exhibition on board MSC Euribia, where guests will be able to appreciate their art.
MSC Euribia will enter service in 2023 and become the second LNG-powered ship in MSC Cruises’ fleet. MSC Euribia’s engines will potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 21% and will practically eliminate all other air emissions.
For the full press release, please visit this link.
MSC Cruises also shared a video today of artist Jben inviting the artist. You can view that video below.
