THE HOME OF GLOBAL PASSENGER SHIP INTERIOR DESIGN STELLAR VOYAGE Interior designer Liz Schneider shares highlights of her journey in the cruise business MASTER SHIPBUILDER Marco Pastorino reflects on the end of an era at the helm of Independent Maritime Advisors DESIGNED TO LAST Shipowners are prioritising products that combine aesthetic appeal with sustainability 2024
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5 CONTENTS Keynote 10 A shipbuilding and refit masterclass: Marco Pastorino shares shipbuilding and refitting memories and perspectives as former founder of Independent Maritime Advisors CFI curated 18 Opening with a report on MSC World America, this section offers a collection of product spotlights, project updates, event previews, and more Cover story 40 The personal touch: Liz Schneider discusses her journey through the cruise interiors industry, highlighting why peoples should be at the heart of good design Feature 44 Designed to last: Cruise executives, designers and product manufacturers discuss how shipowners can create longer lasting interiors Interior views 50 Utopia of the Seas: CFI reports on the features and experiences guests can look forward to on Royal Caribbean International’s latest Oasis-class ship 2024 60 40 About the cover: Our cover image for Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2024 was conceived by Liz Schneider and designed in collaboration with Libby Sidebotham. The mysteriousness and majesty of the nighttime scene reflects the sense of discovery and oncein-a-lifetime memories that a cruise voyage can create for guests as they explore the world by sea. Closer inspection of the night sky reveals sparkling constellations that outline elements of cruise ship interior design – turn to our cover story on page 40 to see them fully revealed. 52 Disney Treasure: Disney Cruise Line’s sixth ship is set to introduce a fresh design concept from its imagineers 54 Explora II: Antonio di Nenno explains how Explora Journeys is working with partners to deliver an effortlessly luxurious cruise experience 56 Cunard’s latest ship celebrates the brand’s history while moving into a new era of luxury cruising 58 Amadeus Nova: Amadeus River Cruises’ newest ship will feature a luxurious and modern design with sustainability at its heart 60 Ala’suinu: Darrell Mercer discusses Marine Atlantic’s new ferry and its Indigenous background 12
6 78 CONTENTS Design perspectives 64 A destination experience: Joëlle Croc on how Brittany Ferries draws design inspiration from the destinations its ships serve 66 Designing for the guest experience: Johan Nordberg explains Viking Line’s top priority for ship design 68 Leading the way: Daniela Herget of Cruise Quality Consult shares why the role of project manager is important Revitalisation 62 A new lease of life: Teun-Wim Leene details the €10 million refurbishment project DFDS completed onboard both King Seaways and Princess Seaways 70 Creating showstoppers: Norwegian Cruise Line presents the transformative venues across its Prima- and Prima Plus-class fleet, says Gary Anslow Interior commentaries 72 Raising the bar: Yohandel Ruiz from Studio DADO shares how luxury cruise operators are focusing on creating immersive dining experiences 75 Designing for profit: Tillberg Design of Sweden is rethinking its design process as it strives to deliver greater value and sustainability, says Helena Sawelin 76 The natural choice: Karen Lauvålien from Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik on wool’s long-term benefits for interior design 78 Creating a cruise utopia: Fiona Nevin explains how MJM Marine has elevated the guest experience onboard Utopia of the Seas 80 A new dimension: The Deluxe Group’s Karen Argue shares why careful planning and new technology are key for creating immersive entertainment venues 82 Intelligent design: Markko Takkinen explains how Antti Marine’s e-hinges provide a safe solution for stateroom doors 85 Reimagining maritime accommodation: Vito Arh shares how Metalika and SMC Design have delivered new sleeping pod solutions onboard DFDS ferries
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8 CONTENTS Interviews 87 Moving forwards with a new vision: Ayten Masti shares how CITA Design Studio is expanding its operations in 2024 88 The hallmarks of great design: Francesca Bucci on how BG Studio is pursuing excellence 90 Designed for discovery: Tomas Tillberg explains how Aurora Expeditions’ Douglas Mawson will pay tribute to a legendary Antarctica explorer 92 Redesigning an Arabian adventure: Alan Stewart at SMC Design explains how the firm has helped to launch a new Arabian cruise brand 96 The soul of Arabia: Partner Ship Design has helped create Aroya Cruises’ first ship. CFI hears from Siegfried Schindler and Kai Bunge Profiled 103 Making the connection: Innovation Lounges showcases high-quality products for marine interiors 105 Top of the table: Robos provides high-quality and luxury furniture for Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest ship CFI featured partners 107 Our guide to some of the finest companies involved in the cruise and ferry interiors sector Design legend 124 Tom Graboski: The pioneering American designer reflects on a 40-year career in the cruise industry that has helped transform the way we think about wayfinding and signage 97 Sustainable style at sea: Heather Bush from Carnegie discusses the company’s new range of textiles, Xorel Cruise 98 Transforming for the next chapter: Nick Farrell shares how Trimline is driving innovation 101 Crafting a vision: Isadora Cordazzo explains how outfitter Gerolamo Scorza used its extensive expertise to create spaces for Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Vista 124 98 103 87
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KEYNOTE A shipbuilding and refit masterclass Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings acquired Independent Maritime Advisors in April 2024. Marco Pastorino, former founder and managing director, shares shipbuilding and refitting memories and perspectives with Jon Ingleton Marco Pastorino was recruited by Oceania Cruises in 2007 as an independent newbuilding consultant to manage the delivery of Marina, the company’s first newbuild ship. He formed Independent Maritime Advisors (IMA) in 2010 while working on Marina and Riviera, and projects for Norwegian Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises soon followed. IMA moved to London in 2015 and the company quickly grew into one of the most highly regarded newbuild and refurbishment teams in the industry. Norwegian’s acquisition of IMA in April 2024 feels like the end of an era. “Everyone in the market has known about a possible sale for some time, which is strange because for so long the company almost operated under the radar,” says Pastorino. “In our early years there was perhaps just one article about us in a local newspaper in Italy.” IMA was a low-key undertaking which nonetheless took on a huge responsibility in its role with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) and its brands. “It was funny reading so much about other newbuilding and refit teams in the industry press over the last 15 years, but nothing really about us,” says Pastorino. “But we weren’t looking for the exposure, we were very happy hidden from the camera directing our own business. I sincerely believe that NCLH has acquired the best team in the industry, and maybe now it will get the external recognition that it deserves.” After graduating as a naval architect and marine engineering in Genova, Italy, Pastorino worked for shipbuilder T. Mariotti, beginning with Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper and Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager. He then became a consultant working for a large cruise group that had just started building ships in Italy. As a naval architect whose past studies included lots of challenging mathematics, logic and physics, Pastorino was well suited to the complex projects and processes involved in building ships. “I noticed that there might be a lot of opportunity in the field because lots of ship projects were being managed by people with onboard experience rather than project management experience,” he says. “When I looked at the way things were managed, I saw a chance to make the process work more effectively and efficiently, for both the companies and employees. So I made the difficult decision to stop working for a big company and started working for myself.” A meeting with executive vice president of vessel operations Robin Lindsay and later with Frank Del Rio, then chief executive of Prestige Cruise Holdings, was a turning point for Pastorino. “I was fortunate to meet Robin and Frank in 2007 when they were planning on growing the Oceania fleet, and from that meeting I started working with Prestige Cruise Holdings,” says Pastorino. “Then when Norwegian bought Prestige in 2014 and Frank became the president and CEO in 2015, IMA took responsibility for all of the group’s newbuilding.” The one client approach proved to be an effective strategy for the success of IMA. “For me, it was important that we committed to dedicating our time to a client that trusted us to do a great job for them,” says Pastorino. “We were personally very invested in the relationship, with Frank, Robin and the rest of the group. We knew that if we continued to deliver great results, we’d be able to grow with them.” 10
11 “ Trusting and believing in the people or companies that you employ is a great strength in any industry”
12 KEYNOTE That growth came quicky for IMA as it continued to provide new and innovative designs for NCLH’s vessels. “We grew from two or three people in the early days to 30 by the time we moved to London, and continued growing to almost 100 people this year,” says Pastorino. “I started in this business when I was 26 and I’m now 50. My role has evolved during this time so that latterly I was mostly engaged in managing the team and working through the contractual phase of a project, including the pricing, general arrangement plan and technical specifications. I was committed to making sure that our projects worked economically for the owner.” The company was able to work well with its partners because they always made themselves available, explains Pastorino, whether it was for an early meeting with the shipyard in Europe or a late call with NCLH in the USA. “We also had the freedom to speak candidly about what we felt would or would not work in the project,” he says. “Trusting and believing in the people or companies that you employ is a great strength in any industry.” Alongside its newbuild projects, IMA was also involved in a number of refurbishment projects with NCLH, which Pastorino suggests ended up benefitting the company’s overall strategy. “Taking responsibility for newbuildings forced us to think ahead – to make good decisions that would also pay off in the future,” he says. “We had to be making good decisions for the future operation of the vessel and for refurbishments later down the line. You want to take as much time as you can to make newbuilding decisions that work operationally to save on modification costs.” This level of consideration is necessary even when designing ships in the same class, says Pastorino, cautioning against a copy and paste approach to such projects. “Technical improvements, innovations, new legislation, changes in yard personnel, new contractors and different suppliers can lead to massive differences between even sister ships,” he says. “NCLH has always wanted to make big and bold advancements from one ship to the next – it was never satisfied with a simpler, template approach.” One example of this commitment to advancement came in the design of The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. Pastorino was keen to recruit a landbased designer so that it would have a fresh style, something completely different to other ships. “There were lots of reasons why we shouldn’t use a company that had no maritime experience, but Frank and Robin trusted us to deliver what was best for the company,” he says. “We employed Lissoni & Partners and the result and feedback has been amazing.” Bettering traditional approaches has been a feature of IMA’s projects, and Pastorino has been prepared to make bold choices throughout his time at the head of the company. “I’m happy to break from tradition if necessary,” he says. “Just because this is the way that it’s always been done does not mean that there isn’t a better way to do it. You sometimes have to challenge the plan. It’s easy for us to help a new designer with material choices and other maritime design constraints – it’s not so easy for us to think with the freedom of a land-based designer.” While it could be understandable if maritime designers were resistant to land-based designers moving into the space, Pastorino has seen an openness to innovation throughout the industry. “I’ve always had a really nice relationship with Greg Walton and the Studio DADO team and they’ve always delivered great work,” says Pastorino. “Greg was happy working with new companies because he understood that my motive to bring someone new into “ I’m happy to break from tradition if necessary. Just because this is the way that it’s always been done does not mean that there isn’t a better way to do it” Pastorino chose to employ a previously land-based design firm, Lissoni & Partners, in the design of Norwegian Prima’s The Haven
13 the design team was to bring a little bit of freshness into the whole system, and that’s good for everyone.” Innovation doesn’t mean abandoning fundamental principles, however. “Frank had some very clear and logical design principles,” says Pastorino. “For example, he believed that a luxury ship must have a high space per passenger ratio and the materials used had to be better quality than any other ship in the market. These principles are correct, I believe, and they don’t need to be challenged.” Pastorino’s openness to new influences is nonetheless founded upon a healthy respect for the unique constraints that a maritime designer must work within. “Technical constraints like weight and legislation are the most obvious limiting factors, but every choice is constrained in some way,” he says. “It’s important to recognise those limits and work within them, or at least to the very edge of them!” The sustainability commitments now being made by the cruise industry have added to this list of constraints. Pastorino is cautious about the need to balance sustainability requirements with solid design choices. Seven Seas Splendor was the final ship Pastorino was involved in creating Photos: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
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15 “We have to be wary of putting too many restrictions in too soon because it’s already a complicated topic,” he says. “For instance, you may want to select a sustainable material for a specific function but there might not be any on the market. We might want to set just a few defining criteria for sustainable materials to keep it simple as we tackle this new challenge, such as durability, weight and ease of recycling. We have to be careful about running too fast and creating bigger problems than those that we’re solving.” Despite his caution, Pastorino is still committed to the need for innovation, including in sustainability. “Innovation must be the constant theme,” he says. “Our industry is good at this, NCLH is very good at it. There are still lots of areas for improvements that we need to find in shipbuilding and refit projects. Sustainability is one, and we need to keep innovating across every feature of the ship and keep looking for process improvements. I also think we need to take more time for developing the vessel in advance of works starting to help avoid unnecessary delays.” Reflecting on the success of IMA over his time there, Pastorino sees its singular focus as a major strength of its operations. “We were paid to protect our client’s investment – knowing our strengths and staying within our remit, our area of expertise,” he says. “We were the bridge between our client and the shipyard and we were absolutely dedicated to making cost effective choices, sometime modifications, that could be accomplished by the yard within the available budget.” Pastorino identifies the ability to strike a balance between the needs of the many different groups involved in a shipbuilding project as a crucial factor in a successful shipbuilding project. “The needs of these different departments can conflict,” he says. “At IMA, we had to work through compromises to find the perfect balance. We’re talking about industrial processes on a giant scale, and we’re orchestrating the input from technical operations, hotel operations, information technology, human resources, legal, refitting and almost every other team in the cruise company. If you can’t find the balance, then you can’t finish the ship. It might not be the perfect ship for everyone, but it must be the most suitable outcome for the owner.” Even for a company as experienced as IMA, achieving this balance poses a challenge on every single project. “Consistency is essential but it’s often harder than you think to achieve,” says Pastorino. “You might be working with the same subcontractors at the same yard, but the results might not be the same because changes in the workforce leads to different results. We were the constant in the projects and so we had to manage the consistency of their work.” He continues: “Our greatest characteristic in managing consistent quality is our ability to listen. The greatest compliment that we were given is that we were always fair. With these two strengths we were always able to find a path to delivering the quality of outcome demanded by the owner. There were occasions where we had to manage difficult situations with a mismatch between our interpretation of consistent quality and the yard or supplier’s view, but our reputation for consistency and fairness helped us get projects completed to the right standard at the right price.” KEYNOTE Oceania Cruises’ Marina was the first vessel designed by IMA for Oceania Cruises’
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17 Despite the challenges involved, Pastorino highlights the satisfaction of completing a shipbuilding project. “Managing shipbuilding and refit projects is one of the most exciting and most difficult jobs I can imagine,” he says. “It can be physically tiring and mentally draining, yet when you finish a job and watch it sail away full of happy passengers it reminds you to give due thanks and respect to everyone who has played a part in the project. What they all do individually and together as one big team is really quite amazing.” Pastorino’s pride in the team he helped to build at IMA is clear as he speaks about their value throughout his career. “I’ve been very fortunate with the IMA team,” he says. “NCLH has acquired a group of people that don’t need me now and I see that as a victory for everyone involved. I’ve been involved in some incredible projects, seen some sliding door moments and had a fair share of luck in my career to date, but the people I’ve encountered along the way have given me the memories that I’ll treasure the most.” As he steps away from cruising, Pastorino has three wishes for the industry and its future. “Firstly, I hope that the industry can fulfil its sustainability vision – I don’t think that it can happen as fast as regulators want, even though the industry has a willingness to invest that will enable it to reach its goals,” he says. His second wish again displays his willingness to break with convention. “One day, I’d really love to see a cruise ship that looks completely unrecognisable alongside the silhouette of the ships that we’re building today,” he says. “Land-based architecture and design has delivered an extraordinary variety of imaginative new buildings and I wish the same might happen for the cruise industry in the future.” Pastorino is also hoping for greater competition to develop in the shipbuilding industry, which he believes can help facilitate the development of new designs. “The yard problem needs to be resolved – if you want to build a ship that’s bigger than 220,000gt you only really have a choice of two yards,” he says. “This leads to a battle for building slots and that limits your design and innovation window.” While he is now leaving IMA, Pastorino’s legacy in the cruise industry is assured, through the ships that bear the quality hallmark of his personal touch and through the people that he mentored who will continue to innovate and redefine shipbuilding traditions. Reflecting on his proudest moments, Pastorino cites his first and last ship deliveries – Marina and Seven Seas Splendor – as highlights, along with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Prima class for the scale of the project and the extent of the innovation that the ships represent. “I’m leaving the cruise industry with very positive memories,” he says. “ NCLH has acquired a group of people that don’t need me now and I see that as a victory for everyone involved” The entrance to the Galaxy Pavilion onboard Norwegian Prima, one of the largest projects carried out by IMA Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings KEYNOTE
18 CFI CURATED MSC World America to feature seven distinct districts MSC Cruises’ new World-class ship will feature onboard spaces and experiences tailored to North American guests when it debuts in April 2025 MSC Cruises’ second World-class ship, MSC World America, will feature seven different districts when it debuts in Miami, Florida, in April 2025. All districts on the 6,762-guest ship have been “expertly designed” to offer their own distinct facilities, experiences and atmosphere to allow every guest to create “a one-of-a-kind holiday that is uniquely theirs”, according to the brand. Designed for multigenerational groups, the top-deck Family Aventura district will include children’s entertainment venue Doremiland, bumper cars, roller rinks, water slides and a dry slide. The highlight of the space will be The Harbour, a new outdoor park with food and beverage outlets, a family dwelling area, a high ropes course, an industryfirst swing attraction, and a playground modelled on the lighthouse at MSC Cruises’ private Bahamian island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Island. The multi-storey indoor Galleria will be at the heart of the ship and feature bars, cafes, restaurants, boutiques and MSC Luna Park Arena, a high-tech entertainment venue. The Galleria will be covered by a ceiling comprising LED and kinetic lights, which will depict changing scenes throughout the cruise. Spanning both indoor and outdoor spaces on Decks 7 and 8 at the Y-shaped aft of the vessel, The Terraces will boast a “captivating ambience”, nine restaurants and bars, four retail shops and a comedy club that also serves as a late-night karaoke venue. The Terraces will lead to another district named World Promenade, which will be largely open to the elements and offer expansive aft views. It will also serve as the end point of The Venom Drop@Spiral, an 11-deck-high dry slide. A NEW CRUISE ICON FOR NORTH AMERICA The 1,092-foot-long MSC World America will be 155 feet wide, 223 feet high and feature a plumb bow. The vessel will also have: 22 decks 6,762 guests 2,626 staterooms and suites 40,000+ square metres of public space 20 bars and lounges 13 restaurants 14 hot tubs 6 pools 3 dedicated entertainment venues
19 The Aqua Deck, which has been styled as a “vibrant oasis of aquatic delight”, will be home to the ship’s two main pools and provide space for wellness activities in the morning and entertainment and parties in the afternoons and evenings. Adults will also be able to visit the exclusive Zen Area, which will be high up at the stern of the ship and offer a “haven of relaxation and rejuvenation”. It will have two pools and spaces for sunbathing. Select guests will also have access to a seventh district situated on the ship’s foredecks, MSC Yacht Club. The exclusive ship-within-a-ship complex will be the largest in the MSC Cruises fleet and will incorporate spacious suites, a lounge and restaurant, a private pool and a two-deck sun terrace. Other notable highlights onboard MSC World America will include luxurious suites and staterooms, six speciality restaurants, four main restaurants, two buffets, a casual fast-food venue, 20 bars and lounges, multiple entertainment venues and six pools, one of which will have a retractable roof. All onboard venues and experiences have been tailored to the North American market. The LNG-powered ship will also be equipped with various technologies to minimise its environmental impact, including advanced waste management systems and shore power connectivity. “MSC World America is another example of the incredible professional partnership between us and Chantiers de l’Atlantique,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises. “With each and every ship we strive to improve and enhance not only the environmental technology but also new features that enrich the experience for the guest as we design for the future holiday experience.” Design note: INDUSTRY-FIRST INNOVATION MSC World America will feature Cliffhanger, the only over-water swing ride at sea. Located on the top deck in the Family Aventura district, the fourseat Cliffhanger swing will lift riders up and out over the edge of the ship before propelling them back and forth, 50 metres above the ocean. Some of the many attractions onboard MSC World America will include bumper cars, a covered adults-only pool and authentic British pub Masters of the Sea
CFI CURATED Brombach + Gess offers photovoltaic glass with energy-efficiency benefits Brombach + Gess has extended its product portfolio to include photovoltaic glasses for passenger vessel facades, windows, balconies and other areas. The glass is highly transparent to ensure it barely restricts the view and can also generate small volumes of solar energy. The photovoltaic glass can be produced in almost any colour, thickness, shape and size, ensuring the product looks good and offers sustainability and efficiency. Shipowners can also choose the degree of transparency to place the focus on either energy generation or light transmission, depending on the application area and location. Brombach + Gess will demonstrate the photovoltaic glass alongside other innovative products, such as its glued fire-resistant glazing, at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas in Miami, Florida, on 6-7 June 2024. Metalcolour to deliver Dobel to Disney Destiny Skopos Fabrics debuts new Encanto fabric range UK-based Skopos Fabrics has launched a new range of fabrics suitable for use in cruise ship interiors. Fabrics in the Encanto range are antimicrobial, resistant to soil and stains, and have an impervious, waterproof layer. They can be used alone or in combination with Skopos’ textural plain fabrics for furniture pieces. The collection palette includes pops of colour or classical neutrals. The collection meets UK and European flame-retardancy requirements and International Maritime Organization standards. It has also been certified with the Marine Equipment Directive Wheelmark, confirming its suitability for cruise ship interiors. The designs are halogen-free, Oeko-tex 100 compliant and Reach compliant, with Crib 5 flameretardant backing. 20 Metalcolour is to supply approximately 200,000 square metres of Dobel Film Laminated Steel for the interiors of Disney Cruise Line’s next Wish-class ship, Disney Destiny. The product will be installed in cabins, corridors, wet rooms and on doors onboard Disney Destiny, which will begin operating in 2026. Metalcolour has previously supplied its Dobel product for some of Disney’s previous ships, including Disney Wish and Disney Treasure. Image: Disney Cruise Line
Trimline transforms Condor Islander UK-based marine interior outfitter Trimline has completed its first full design and build project for Condor Ferries onboard Condor Islander. The 18-day refurbishment included a full redesign of the Brasserie restaurant; optimising space in the Cove restaurant for a more private dining experience; manufacturing and installing play huts, the Condor tree and shrubbery in the Kids’ Corner; creating the Club Lounge and the Horizon Lounge, which features 44 new reclining seats; and creating a duty-free shop. Trimline also refurbished all 53 regular cabins, superior cabins and a suite, and created a new premium passenger suite for two to four guests. “Our in-house interior design team worked closely with Condor Ferries to maximise the interior space and create luxurious and spacious areas more commonly seen on high-end cruise ships,” said Nick Farrell, coowner of Trimline. “I’m really proud of the project; it was so satisfying to be able to see how closely the finished spaces matched our original design intent and renders.” metalcolour.com KLASIFIED.se MAY 2024 50 YEARS OF INNOVATIVE COIL COATING Over 50 years have passed since building our first coil coating line in Denmark. Today we are a global group with production units in Denmark, Sweden and Singapore. Through our well known brand DOBEL®, we will keep on focusing on being the best supplier of Film Laminated Metal for cruise ship interiors. The most flexible partner with the highest quality and the best Quality and Service Guarantee the market can offer. Please visit us at Cruise Ship Interiors at the Miami Beach Convention Center. You’ll find us in Booth 1124. Please contact per.nord@metalcolour.com if you want to set up a personal meeting Design Expo Americas 6 – 7 June in Miami Trimline carried out the full design and build refurbishment project for Condor Islander, from the initial design rendering (top) to final installation
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23 CFI CURATED: PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT Subfloor preparation products from F. Ball help to optimise both the appearance and longevity of flooring installations, above and below deck. These include smoothing compounds for creating a sturdy base for floor coverings, as well as adhesives that are water resistant and able to withstand extreme temperature changes. All products in F. Ball’s Marine Range are Marine Equipment Directive certified and carry both the International Maritime Organization wheelmark and UK ‘Red Ensign’ conformity mark. This guarantees the appearance and safety of installations throughout the lifetime of floor coverings. Sileather’s silicone fabrics have been designed to meet the demands of the marine environment, offering durability and resistance to ultraviolet rays, sea spray and hydrolysis. The image below displays yacht seating crafted by Premier Performance Interiors using Sileather’s fabrics, demonstrating the practical application of the product in a marine setting. The fabrics are available in a variety of colours, and can be used for upholstered furniture on both inside and outside decks onboard cruise ships. Sileather’s silicone fabrics Dekotel surfacing solutions for wet units, including Deko Floor Panel and Deko Aluminum, are lightweight, durable and fire-safe. The new 3D surface option is designed to enhance visual appeal, with the aim of providing an even more authentic material experience. Deko Floor Panel, made of aluminium, reduces the total weight and installation time while being anti-slip and chemical-resistant. Deko Aluminum is versatile, suitable for wet unit walls, backsplashes, ceilings and furniture. These advancements aim to streamline construction, offer sustainable options and boost aesthetic appeal in modern spaces. Dekotel’s Deko Floor Panel and Deko Aluminium F. Ball’s Marine Range F. Ball’s products were used in the flooring installation onboard Silversea Cruises’ Silversea Endeavour Photo: Merima
24 Designed with sleek lines and velegant contours, FZ Collection’s Haute armchair is a timeless piece of furniture made from luxurious, yet durable, materials that can withstand the rigours of high traffic onboard passenger ships. “Each curve and angle of this furniture masterpiece is meticulously sculpted to evoke a sense of grandeur, while its flawless finish reflects the meticulous attention to detail poured into its creation,” said Felicia Zwebner, CEO of FZ Collection. “The furniture boasts a seamless blend of form and function, offering unparalleled comfort and durability, as well as elegant charm. It’s the perfect choice for use in upscale public spaces, where it will instantly elevate the atmosphere to one of tasteful luxury and understated glamour.” FZ Collections’ Haute armchair AGS Bunkers & Bumps from Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) is a naturallooking mini golf design system featuring rolling terrain, bumps, contours, rough turf surroundings and faux sand bunkers. Interlocking, patented, flexible and permeable panels are used in fabricating to provide a solid playable surface able to withstand severe wind and weather and offer instant drainage. Mini Golf & Game Courts from AGS can be customised for any space, theme or budget. In addition, AGS provides classic courts for games such as shuffleboard, bocce ball, croquet and pickleball. AGS's Bunkers & Bumps Ocean Shade Canopies & Awnings (OSCA) has designed and engineered permanent tensile fabric canopy structures for Seabourn’s two expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. The canopies cover outdoor crew areas that are situated high up on the ships and exposed to the elements. “Knowing the latitudes both of these ships reside in, protection from the elements was very important,” said John Pilkington, director of OSCA. “Our brief was to create a design that was robust as well as dynamic, that would blend with the ship’s lines and add further elegance to these ships; we have achieved this.” OSCA's canopy CFI CURATED: PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT WallPen’s printer technology is designed to enable printing on various surfaces including metal, plaster and glass. WallPen employs eco-friendly, scratch-resistant inks, and is intended to meet demands for both quality and environmental conscious printing.
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26 CFI CURATED Although we might think a beautiful decorative lamp is just a source of light and part of visible ship interior design, plenty of dedicated design work is hidden inside the body of the lamp. Our lights are designed and manufactured for use in a designated area of a specific project, adding a unique spark of originality to a design scheme. Each light can be designed and made to match its final location, meaning we can vary the shape, size and colour of the luminaire, as well as the colour intensity and to what extent it can be dimmed. We use the newest high-quality LED technology, ensuring our lights are low energy, making them a safe and sustainable choice. The value of custom-designed lighting Aldona Mäkinen is CEO of TVV Marine Lighting Viewpoint: Aldona Mäkinen Laundry, galley and warewashing equipment supplier Southern Contracts sent a team to Antwerp in Belgium to carry out a check on the health of all the galley and laundry equipment onboard P&O Ferries’ Pioneer while the vessel was in dry dock. “We are proud of our connections within the marine industry and have worked on many high-profile projects,” said Kelly Young, director of Southern Contracts. “These include our work onboard Pioneer and the renewal of Cunard’s guest laundrettes, alongside our projects onboard nuclear submarines and research vessels.” Southern Contracts provides maintenance onboard Pioneer Photo: P&O Ferries Elmo Leather is introducing more colours to the elmosoft range, designed by Londonbased textile design consultant Georgina Wright. The new colours will make their debut at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas in Miami, Florida.
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28 CFI CURATED Hamburg-based design studio Cubik³ has completed a refurbishment of the public spaces and the penthouse suite onboard Phoenix Reisen’s Amera. Cubik3 has been Phoenix Reisen’s design partner for its ocean and river ships for almost 20 years. The company’s wealth of experience enables it to revitalise existing structures, seamlessly blending classic and maritime elegance with a modern twist. The 835-passenger ship was refurbished in dry dock at the Remontowa shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, and returned to service in February 2024. Cubik3 refreshes penthouse suite onboard Phoenix Reisen’s Amera Wilson Butler Architects worked with 3deluxe, Mobimar, Meyer Turku Shipyard and Novum Structures to create the Aquadome onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, which debuted in January 2024. The design was inspired by the beach and the ocean and “blurs the lines between interiors and destination,” said the American architect firm. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 6-7 June 2024 Miami, Florida www.cruiseshipinteriors-expo.com SMM 3-6 September 2024 Hamburg, Germany www.smm-hamburg.com Marine Interiors Expo 3-6 September 2024 Hamburg, Germany www.marineinteriors-expo.com Interferry 2024 26-30 October 2024 Marrakech, Morocco www.interferryconference.com Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 4-5 December 2024 London, UK www.cruiseshipinteriors-europe.com Photo: Wilson Butler Architects Photo: Nele Martensen Wilson Butler Architects creates Icon’s Aquadome
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Plus-class ship Norwegian Aqua is to debut in April 2025 with the company’s first Thai speciality restaurant, Sukhothai. The restaurant’s decor scheme has been created by Londonbased interior design firm SMC Design and combines traditional and contemporary Thai design elements. Guests will be able to dine on traditional dishes reimagined with new twists while seated under bamboo and rice paper lights. Sukhothai will also feature a geometric patterned floor and colourful furniture. Norwegian debuts first Thai restaurant Following a refurbishment, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Infinity features Sunset Suites in the rear of the ship. These include large private balconies, designed to enable passengers to watch the sunset while sailing. Explora Journeys’ second ship, Explora II, will feature bespoke furniture created by interior designer Matteo Nunziati. “Creating a completely new lifestyle ocean travel brand means redefining luxury at sea in a subtle, intuitive way,” said Antonio di Nenno, director of architecture and design at Explora Journeys. “This is relaxed luxury, where each architectural detail is characterised by the same refined simplicity that defines Explora Journeys’ instinctive, thoughtful service.” The ship is scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage from Barcelona in Spain to Civitavecchia in Italy on 11 August 2024. Photo: Celebrity Cruises Explora II to feature bespoke outdoor furniture 29
Viken Group’s new Navigator service simplifies shipbuilding process Viken Group, which comprises Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS), Hot Lab and Thalia Marine, has created ‘The Navigator’ service, which offers a new way to manage the entire shipbuilding process. The Navigator and the combined services of the Viken Group ensures that the investment is kept on course and the outcome is optimised. “We have been in the industry for 60 years, we have seen the same patterns repeating, and we have therefore been able to identify a number of areas where we can improve the process,” said Fredrik Johansson, co-founder of Viken Group. “We have boiled down our accumulated experience into ‘The Navigator’. It will help our clients to simplify the complex and very layered procedures up to contract, and to keep costs under strict control throughout the newbuild process. It also ensure that the client receives a superior end product, and, eventually, an improved return of investment.” CFI CURATED Pocadel’s fireproof glazed doors and partitions, which help to prevent fires spreading onboard ships, can be customised to meet the specific design requirements given by architects and interior designers. “Our customers are often surprised when they hear about the versatile decorative and glass options for fire doors and walls,” said Alex Vainio, sales manager at Pocadel, a company that specialises in designing strategic fire-resistant aluminium and glass structures for marine use. The light aluminium frames can be treated with various paints and colours, or they can be given an anodised, mirrored, gilded, stone or wood finish to match the surface materials used onboard the ship. In addition, the glass itself can be coloured, patterned or sandblasted, and customers can also choose smart glass or LED lights inside the glass. This enables ship operators to customise the products to meet their specific needs. All types of vessels are using customised fireproof doors and partitions in their interiors
Ulster Carpets created over 75 bespoke carpet designs for Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas in its largest marine project to date. The carpets were designed to complement the ship’s family ethos, with those used in the Overlook Pods being the “perfect example of the design excellence offered by Ulster”. Here, the distinctive and playful carpet designs enhance the atmosphere while the carpets themselves offer the hardwearing and cleaning properties required for a busy hospitality space. “With a place in maritime history, Icon of the Seas is the perfect project to demonstrate the artistic talents of our designers, the attention to detail of our planners, and the high standards of our manufacturing,” said Rachel Guy, marine contract sales director at Ulster Carpets. Ulster Carpets completes largestever marine project Allstars Design has devised new design concepts for balcony staterooms on cruise ships. The design features simple elements and pastel colours to create a comfortable atmosphere in each cabin, which also have direct access to a private balcony for passengers to enjoy sea views. “We will recommend fabric textures, rugs and wall art tailored to the customer’s preferences,” said Nicola Olivieri, vessel and yacht designer at Allstars. “This image showcases one of our ongoing projects: the development of layout and architecture concepts for balcony staterooms, which emphasise providing passengers with a delightful interior experience while also encouraging them to explore the ship’s public areas.” Allstars Design creates new balcony stateroom concepts Cainby supplies signs for Birka Gotland Signage designer and supplier Cainby produced new signage for Gotland Alandia Cruises’ Birka Gotland, which has undergone a three-week refurbishment. As part of the SEK 70 million ($6.42 million) refit, Cainby supplied new signs for wayfinding and several public areas onboard the ship. Work was completed as it embarked on a new season of sailing from Stockholm, Sweden to Mariehamn in the Aland Islands; Visby, Höga Kusten and Ystad in Sweden; Bornholm in Denmark; and Riga in Latvia. 31
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