GNV, the ferry company owned by the MSC Group, has unveiled two new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels as part of its strategy to strengthen maritime connections between Morocco and Europe ahead of the Marhaba 2026 operation.
The first vessel has already entered service on the Genoa-Barcelona-Tangier Med route, while a sister ship with similar specifications is expected to join operations in early July.
According to company officials, the investment in the two vessels amounts to €360 million and forms part of a broader fleet renewal program worth €1.3 billion through 2030.
The ships are powered by LNG, a technology intended to reduce environmental impact and support the maritime sector’s transition toward lower-emission operations.
The project is also expected to enhance passenger and cargo transport capacity between Morocco and Europe, particularly during peak travel periods associated with the annual return of Moroccan expatriates.