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(12:55 p.m. EDT) — The installation of the dragon sculpture aboard MSC Cruises' newest vessel, MSC World Asia, is now complete, the company announced.
Designed by Balich Wonder Studio, the stainless-steel dragon sculpture is 12 meters long and 3.5 meters wide, and is suspended 10 meters above the Outdoor World Promenade.
In a press release, the cruise line said the new centerpiece complements the ship's subtle design elements and is set to "become one of the ship's most recognizable visual landmarks".
The sculpture is finished in pearlescent white and features almost 700 mirrors, 400 meters of integrated strip lighting and over 3,000 LED light points that create movement and reflection.
Marco Balich, chairman of Balich Wonder Studio, said: "For the first time, an icon becomes the defining symbol of a ship: a powerful expression of identity, created to inspire dreams and enrich every journey. The dragon brings together vision, craftsmanship and emotion, creating an experience that will remain with guests long after their journey."
Set to debut in December 2026, MSC World Asia is currently under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The ship will operate seven-night Mediterranean itineraries to destinations including Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Messina and Valletta.
