The MSC Fantasia underwent a drydock in Malta this past October, where it received both general hotel and technical maintenance, and the installation of shore power, as stated by Emilio La Scala, president and managing director of MSC Cruises Management UK.<\/p>\n
Additionally, he gave more details on MSC Cruises<\/a> sending the MSC Bellissima<\/a> to the Huarun Dadong Dockyard in Shanghai in November for routine maintenance and repair, marking the first time any vessel from their fleet has used a drydock in China. \u201cThe choice of the yard was to make best use of the ship\u2019s deployment in the Far East and the timing is based on her drydock cycle stipulated for class renewal.\u201d The Bellissima spent two weeks in drydock, getting a new hull coating, various maintenance work, and updates to cabins and public areas in preparation for its 2024 China debut.<\/p>\n Looking ahead to 2024, La Scala revealed plans for six cruise vessels \u2013 the Armonia, Opera, Musica, Magnifica, Splendida, and Grandiosa \u2013 to undergo drydocking in Malta, a facility in which MSC has an investment. The work planned for these ships includes routine hull maintenance, painting, machinery and electrical maintenance, refurbishments of cabins and public areas, and inspections for class renewal. The Musica<\/a>, Magnifica<\/a>, and Splendida<\/a> will additionally be fitted for shore power.<\/p>\n