By
Sean Dudley |
MPE Interiors has completed two contracts for Stena Line, redeveloping the crew and officers’ mess areas on two ferries.
Work was carried out on the mess room of the 980-passenger vessels – Stena Mersey and Stena Lagan Birkenhead-Belfast ferries – at Twelve Quays in Birkenhead, UK.
A leading UK marine outfitter, MPE specialises in the installation of galleys, shops, restaurants and refrigerated storage on board ships.
“These are terrific contracts to win and they really showcase what we can do for commercial vessels,” said Cliff Grainger, MPE director. “We can offer the complete outfitting solution from detailed concept design, to manufacture of furniture and structures to installation and maintenance. On the Stena Mersey were brought in to do a total refurbishment of the mess hall, which was split between an officers' mess and a crew mess. We worked very closely on this job with the Captain who gave us a clear concept to work around. We have reimaged and reworked the whole layout of the area to better suit the crews’ needs.”
New floor coverings will also form part of the contract.
“This is about making the mess areas as comfortable and space as efficient as possible,” said Grainger. “That is why it is so important to work closely with Stena and understand the nature of the vessels and needs of the crew. These are bespoke designs, which draw on all our experience of working on ferries and ships of all kinds for many years. Key facilities now available on both vessels within the same area include a dedicated TV room, internet stations and a meeting room as well as maintaining the full messing facility for both officers and crew.”
MPE previously worked on the Stena Nordica Holyhead-Dublin ferry, building on-board prototype business and family class passenger cabins.