Sponsored by REFURB & INTERIORS Tillberg designs Seven Seas Splendor suites
Artwork outside Pacific Rim on deck 5
Regent Seven Seas Cruises took delivery of Seven Seas Splendor from Fincantieri’s Ancona yard late January. The sister of 2016’s Seven Seas
Explorer, the new ship measures 55,000gt and can accommodate 750 passengers in all-balcony suites.
Seven Seas Splendor was named
February 21 at festivities in Miami with supermodel Christie Brinkley serving as
the godmother. Keynote interior features include
Pacific Rim a specialty restaurant featuring intricate architectural details, wood carvings and an immense art installation of a mythical dragon, setting the tone for the culinary journey that awaits.
Another stand out is the dining area in the nearly 5,000sq ft Regent Suite. The two-bedroom suite designed by Tillberg
A trio of upgrades at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam Marco Polo
In just five weeks over November and into December 2019, Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam completed extensive annual repair and maintenance work on three cruise ships.
Magellan, Marco Polo and Astor are all operated by Cruise & Maritime Voyages.
Magellan
First to dock was the 222mtr, 46,000gt Magellan for work that included comprehensive cleaning and inspections, repairs to the main and auxiliary engines, the overhaul of the bow and stern thrusters and the servicing of the life rafts. As work proceeded, additional repairs were identified, an occurrence that was shared by all three vessels. For Magellan this involved steel repairs to a series of tanks.
Marco Polo and Astor Two days after Magellan’s arrival, the 176mtr, 22,080gt Marco Polo came alongside in dry dock No. 3 for similar works that lasted three weeks.
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After that, the similarly sized Astor took Marco Polo’s place for nine days of maintenance that included a range of pipe renewals, repairs to the main engine intercoolers and the renewal of the stern tube seals.
On top of the additional steel repairs, the client decided part-way through to give the first two ships a whole new exterior look. Following a comprehensive blasting of their hulls they each received a new, bright blue paint scheme to replace their previous white and deep blue livery, as well as new logos.
It was a busy time for everyone but the cooperation was excellent, according
Design of Sweden features a 1,292sq ft balcony overlooking the vessel’s bow and a gilded spa-style master bathroom with unlimited treatments
Splendor Lounge on deck 4 offers an inviting atmosphere, signature cocktails and music. Late night, Splendor Lounge features a contemporary duo performing guests’ favourite songs.
to Vincent Kok, Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam project manager for Magellan. The critical pathway was determined by the paint works. For Magellan, right up to the end painters were going up and down along the sides and the funnel, which was completely rolled.
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