Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2021

1 1 7 A new adjustable LED lighting system illuminates the pool area in The Glass House Prior to beginning work, Deluxe needed to complete an in-depth technical survey of The Glass House, but access to the ship was limited to protect crew. “To combat this, we scanned the space to capture accurate, photorealistic 3D images and measurements, then created a digital twin of The Glass House,” says Jenner. “This allowed us to plan the project remotely and prefabricate bespoke fixed items in our factory before installing them onboard.” Unusually for a renovation project of this size, work was carried out while Marella Discovery was anchored off the south coast of the UK, rather than in dry dock. “The only way we could get supplies onboard was for the crew to either sail the ship into nearby Portland Port for a short period of time or bring goods onboard by tender,” says Jenner. “We had to be very flexible and sometimes had to adapt plans due to high winds and safety concerns. We also developed robust contingency plans and vetted our supply chain to source backup options to ensure we could provide a consistent service and meet deadlines.” Working on the water also hindered practical tasks, such as installing new flooring. “We coordinated with the captain to adjust the ballast and list the ship a few degrees to counteract the force of the sea, which allowed us to apply screed and ensure the subfloor was completely level,” says Jenner. “On top of this, our team had to wear masks, physically distance, follow designated access routes and undergo twice-daily temperature checks, regular Covid-19 tests and team tracking. Despite the challenging conditions, everyone had a positive and optimistic attitude, which contributed to the project’s success.” Marella Cruises was impressed with Deluxe’s adaptability, skills and expertise. “The team members go above and beyond, often thinking outside the box, to deliver projects on time and on budget,” says Andrew Menzies, head of technical operations at Marella Cruises. “They have proven to be unflappable during our latest project, which has been completed with the vessel out of service, at anchor and under the most stringent conditions due to the pandemic. Deluxe adapted to all these challenges to ensure that it delivered a successful project for us.” CFI “ We were operating using a completely new set of rules” David Jenner