MSC orders two more cruise ships from Aker Yards

Aker Yards in France has signed a contract for building two more cruise ships of the Musica-class for MSC Cruises for delivery in February 2011 and February 2012 respectively. The vessels are the fifth and sixth of this type and will be built in Saint-Nazaire. The contract is still subject to financing. Three cruise vessels of the 89,600 GT Musica-class have so far been delivered and the MSC Magnifica will be handed over in 2010.