[ 100 ] THE SHIP OF THE FUTURE The galley on the Fusionclass Ship of the Future operates 24/7/365, posing quite a demand on its equipment, including the washing machines which were supplied by Shanghai Dizhou Marine Kitchen Equipment Co Ltd (SCMET). P&O Ferries’ ships serving the 22-nautical-mile Dover–Calais route each perform on average 3,650 single crossings per year, which is equivalent to circumnavigating the globe over 3.5 times. The new Fusion-class ro-pax ferries boast built-in flexibility of the public spaces which remain closed when demand is low. Yet, the ship’s main galley needs to operate 24/7 as commercial drivers and passengers alike need to be fed around the clock. The Fusion-class’ main galley is centrally located midships on Deck 9, the upper passenger deck. Besides food preparation, the process of cleaning dishware, cookware and cutlery is as important. Dishwashers and their ancillary equipment are vital in galley management and that’s when Shanghai Dizhou Marine Kitchen Equipment Co Ltd (SCMET) comes into play. Headquartered in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, SCMET supplied all of the Fusion-class’ galley washing equipment with space-saving at the heart of the integrated design. The design and manufacturing requirements of a ship’s galley equipment are relatively high. Robustness is key as the washing machine’s motors should be waterproof, shockproof and salt fog proof. Galley hygiene is paramount, and SCMET’s multifunctional equipment is specifically designed for easy cleaning in addition to meeting all applicable health standards. Durability, efficiency and excellent safety performance have also been factored in. Weight saving is crucial in ship design and so SCMET’s devices are chosen for their compactness and lightweight construction. A galley environment is prone to high temperature and humidity fluctuation. Weather and sea conditions, too, can be punishing as atmospheric salinity causes corrosion, all of which had to be reckoned when designing and manufacturing the washing equipment for P&O Ferries’ Fusionclass. Also, many parameters dictate the type of galley equipment that needs to be procured, including the devices’ energy consumption, the number of diners, the number of sailing days, the number of galley staff, meal preparation times and the type of food that will be prepared. “ Galley hygiene is paramount, with SCMET’s multifunctional equipment being specifically designed for easy cleaning in addition to meeting all applicable health standards. Durability, efficiency and excellent safety performance have also been factored in”
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