MSC World Europa brews beer from desalinated seawater in cruise industry first

MSC World Europa is producing beer on board using desalinated seawater, in what is being described as a world first for the cruise industry, according to newmoney.

The cruise ship’s “Oceanic” beer is brewed daily at sea through a fully operational microbrewery on deck eight, combining production, sustainability and onboard experience in one concept.

Bar manager Giulio Giannini told newmoney that the process begins with seawater desalination through osmosis.

“Basically, we desalinate seawater through osmosis.