Becker Marine Systems secures follow-up order for four MSC Cruises vessels
Becker Marine Systems has secured another significant order in the cruise ship segment: the French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique has once again commissioned Becker Marine Systems to supply high-performance rudders for four new cruise vessels for ship owner MSC Cruises.
The scope of supply includes KSR®-supported high-efficiency flap rudders with twisted leading edge and conical connection. The proven rudder concept is being implemented as a repeat design, underlining the strong confidence of both shipyard and ship owner in the performance and reliability of Becker Marine Systems' rudder technology.
Proven design – tailored to project-specific requirements
The supplied rudder systems are based on a design that has already been successfully implemented and have been specifically adapted to meet project-specific requirements. These include, among others:
- welded anodes,
- a coating system optimized for seawater areas, and
- a rudder trunk air vent made of galvanized steel, prepared for customer-side connection above the waterline.
All rudder systems are designed and manufactured in accordance with the Bureau Veritas (BV) classification rules, January 2025 edition.
Efficiency and manoeuvrability for modern cruise vessels
With the KSR®-supported Becker flap rudders, the vessels benefit from high hydrodynamic efficiency, excellent manoeuvrability and optimal integration into the overall concept of modern cruise ships. The combination of a twisted leading edge and flap rudder technology contributes to improved flow characteristics and precise steering performance – both in harbour and at sea.
The repeat order from Chantiers de l’Atlantique confirms the long-standing, trusted cooperation and Becker Marine Systems' role as a reliable technology partner for demanding newbuild projects in the international cruise ship market.
