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Tillberg Design of Sweden to Provide Design for Four Seasons’ Luxury Yacht Experience

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 29 September 2022 29 September 2022

Luxury yacht and cruise ship designer Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) has been tapped to provide the design for the first Four Seasons Yacht. The 207m (679ft) all-suite yacht is the first of a planned fleet for the global luxury hospitality brand, which intends to offer exceptional land and sea travel experiences distinguished by elevated design, craftsmanship, service and excellence.

The enterprise is a cross-industry collaboration between Four Seasons, TDoS, luxury travel experts FS YachtCo, lifestyle curator and publisher Prosper Assouline and award-winning ship builder Fincancieri, and is designed to create a new category of luxury lifestyle travel appealing to a segment of one within the Ultra High Net Worth community of travelers.

The Four Seasons Yacht will feature 14 decks with vast indoor and outdoor private guest areas that offers nearly 50 percent more living space per guest than any competitor. Guests will be accommodated in 95 expansive and multi-level guest suites with adjoining options that allow for adaptable, villa-like residences. Each custom suite is budgeted at $4.2M to build and will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive terraces. The most spacious suite will span four decks encompassing 431 square meters (4,639 square feet) and will offer a 462sqm (4,973sqft) terrace with a private pool.

Four Seasons will lend its culinary innovation and hospitality expertise to the yacht’s restaurants, lounges and bar concepts, as well as the full-service spa, salon and wellness offerings. The top-of-the-line amenities will be accompanied by the attentive and personalized service that defines the Four Seasons. The yacht will feature a classic canoe-shaped stern, which will house the industry’s largest pool deck of its size on the fifth deck. It will also feature a port-to-starboard transversal “dual marina”, which brings guests to sea level for water activities and seamless transfers to shore via the yacht’s sea limousines. The dual marina feature can also transform into an exclusive floating dining experience.

“We are delighted to bring our expertise in both yacht and cruise ship design to this unique and exciting project,” says TDos Partner and Executive Director Fredrik Johansson. “It is a collaboration with a brand that understands the expectations and desires of the yachting world and is dedicated to creating a guest experience that is unparalleled.”

“This project is in a class by itself, as it combines the best of ultra-luxury passenger ship construction with yacht design to create a brand new class of ultra-luxury vessels,” says Fincantieri’s Merchant Ships Division General Manager Luigi Matarazzo. “We are proud to apply our expertise in engineering, design and style to such a remarkable partnership.”

Now in the design and planning stage, the first Four Seasons Yacht is anticipated to set sail in late 2025 with a series of global itineraries focused on intriguing and cohesive guest experiences led by a dedicated Four Seasons team.

Marioff to deliver HI-FOG Fire Protection Systems to two Ritz-Carlton newbuilds

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 28 September 2022 28 September 2022

Marioff has announced its HI-FOG high-pressure water mist system has been selected as the fire protection solution for two new luxury superyacht cruise ships to be built for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. Marioff is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.

Marioff will be protecting the ships’ accommodation, service, machinery areas and ducts with the HI-FOG high-pressure water mist system using plain water as the extinguishing agent, making it safe a solution both for people and for the environment.

“We are excited to be selected as the fire protection solution provider for these new superyacht cruise ships and to provide our extensive experience in water mist fire protection technology for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,” said Kaius Kovanen, Director, Marine Business Unit, Marioff. “The HI-FOG system is a perfect solution for vessels protecting passengers, crew and property. At the same time, we are delighted to continue our long-term relationship with Chantiers de l’Atlantique.”

Marioff has delivered the HI-FOG system to hundreds of cruise ships and luxury yachts, and with this unrivalled experience, provides efficient, purpose-built solutions to suit even the most demanding applications.

Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven and Stay Sea Design unveil green yacht concept

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 22 September 2022 22 September 2022

With the dramatic pace of climate change, rapid energy prices rises and the increase in sensitivity of modern societies, this will quickly drive the Yachting sector in a radical different direction. Environmentally friendlier, socially more acceptable and economical “Green” Yacht concepts are the future.

Following this challenge, Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven together with the modern & passionate design office STAY SEA DESIGN developed the 125 metre ALBATROSS - a head turning Green Yacht concept.

The ALBATROSS concept is based on using the three naturally occurring resources, Wind, Solar and surrounding Seawater, also known as the “free fuels”.

The ambition and desire is to reduce the CO2 footprint and energy consumption by 40%, as a result of adding these free fuels into the equation. Thus making the vessel more socially acceptable, minimising its impact on the environment and resulting in a greatly reduced running cost. This will be realised using rigid Sail technology, which discreetly fold away when not in use, assisting the ships pro¬pulsion. Able to deliver approximately 1200kW of free propulsion power with fair Winds and alone could potentially achieve speeds in the region of 7 knots. With the installation of 1150 sqm of photovoltaic Solar panels, 280kW of peak power per hour can be harvested, resulting in a real world average of 120kW per hour over 24 hours.

Incorporating 5 vertical Wind turbines installed on the upper deck, allowing the vessel to capture up to 50kW of elec¬trical power per hour, day and night when conditions are favourable.

The ALBATROSS concept is based on splitting operations into harbour/ anchor mode and sea/sailing mode. While in anchor/harbour mode, energy is generated by 6 methanol fuel cells of 200kW each, assisted by the Wind and Solar free fuel generators with a 4MW Lithium ion battery storage application allowing free pow¬er to be captured 24 hours a day.

The vessel utilises a DC Grid for controlling and delivering all energy suppliers and consumers.

In driving/sailing mode, propulsion is generated by 4 main engines of 1800kW each, coupled in pairs to two gearboxes incorporating a PTO / PTI hybrid system for a 1000kW Generator / Motor attached to a control¬lable pitch propeller system.

Main Engines are powered using conventional marine gas oil, as there is little alternative for longer voyages, but consumption is reduced while utilising the rigid wing sail technology.

For use in both modes there are four 400kW rim drive thrusters installed. 2 in the bow and 2 in the stern, for safe and quiet manoeuvring of the Yacht in or out of port or anchorage.

Should there be a market shortage of methanol fuel, or unavailable due to remote geographical location, power can be generated via one of the two installed 1000kW shaft generator attached to each gearbox of the main drive application.

Trimline modernises 56 suites on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Europa

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 21 September 2022 21 September 2022

The Trimline team has just returned to the UK after the implementation of 56 modernised suites aboard the luxury cruise ship Europa of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in the shipyard in Hamburg.

Works included the installation of new flooring, fixed furniture, soft furnishings and light fittings, to give the high-end suites a new bright and airy feeling.

The 60-strong team of experienced Trimline joiners, labourers, carpet fitters, hard surface repairers, french polishers, decorators, leather repairers, upholsterers and electricians spent 2 weeks carrying out the transformation of the suites.

By using their Trimline App (TAPP) software, Trimline’s on-site managers were able to assign tasks to specific trades and individuals during the refit, to ensure maximum efficiency throughout.

This was the first time Hapag-Lloyd had used TAPP - initial feedback is very positive, in particular the progress monitoring and means of recording area inspections to sign-off were found to be extremely beneficial. In addition, during the refit they were able to request enhancements to their personal dashboards, which were made within a couple of hours.

Logistics Manager Tegan Shamley was on-site to oversee all material movements during the refit. “During the pre-planning stage Project Manager Richard Atkins had planned for there being little room to store materials on-board, due to the size of the vessel. We were then fully prepared and had a plan for daily organisation and control of material movement, to ensure the team had all supplies they needed to hand in a just-in-time manner.”

As a result of efficiencies made and their superior planning expertise, Trimline was delighted to complete the works 24-hours early, which gave Hapag-Lloyd Cruises the opportunity to handover to house-keeping a day earlier than planned. This gave them extra time to prepare the suites for guests.

Gabi Haupt, Lead Product Management MS EUROPA at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, said, “We are very happy with the renovated suites on our Europa, they have such a modern, light and beautiful atmosphere and look. During the implementation in the yard, it was a pleasure for our team working with Trimline on this challenging project and we would like to express our sincere thank you to the whole team.”

Director of Projects, Naomi Cooper oversaw all aspects of the project from pre-planning to on-site completion. “I’m so proud of the team. From pre-planning to project completion, they have all worked in a united manner, focussed on delivering a fantastic refit. The expertise of the team, use of TAPP and the meticulous management of daily on-site materials movement, all contributed to us completing the project 24-hours ahead of time”

Foreship marks 20 years of forward momentum

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 20 September 2022 20 September 2022

Foreship is marking its 20th anniversary with a publication celebrating its achievements and a sharp upturn in design and project management work for the cruise sector. The leading naval architecture and marine engineering company says that its core cruise ship workload has staged a spectacular comeback through 2022, following a significant slowdown during the height of Covid-19.

“Having weathered the pandemic, Foreship is re-energized for growth at a time when shelved refurbishment work is being revived and owners are once more in the market for new project work,” said Lauri Haavisto, Managing Director, Foreship. “This year, we have revitalized our US presence with a new management team overseeing owner relations and regional project management, while we also recently established an office in the UK to liaise directly with our customers’ local technical staff.”

Headquartered in Finland, Foreship now has nine offices worldwide, including one of either coast of the United States.

From its foundation, Haavisto said Foreship’s appeal lay both in its independence and its ability to offer a full range of services extending from the pre-contract stage, through design and construction (including third party reviews), to delivery. As its new publication reflected, cruise references have included some of the highest profile ships built in the last 20 years, and over 1200 ship conversions.

“Over that time we have amassed vast and unrivalled databases of weight and other statistics, and model test results, which have come to provide a specific edge in our ability to verify the feasibility of projects,” said Haavisto. Co-founders Markus Aarnio (Chief Naval Architect) and Marcus Höglund (Head of HR and Quality Management) also remain part of the senior management team driving Foreship forward, with both also strongly committed to passing on their knowledge and expertise to next generation professionals.

Driven by a mission to turn client ideas and ambitions into reality, Haavisto said a growing part of Foreship’s work is focused on alternative energy sources and the fuels shipping needs to meet its greenhouse gas obligations. Live projects include design and installation work for methanol, a feasibility study on installing systems to run ammonia as fuel, and offering a technical lead on hydrogen fuel cells.

Foreship has also undertaken 34 projects covering zero-emission shipboard battery systems, ranging from feasibility studies and risk assessments to mature projects demanding battery sizing, stability assessments, design of shipboard spaces, and installation project management. It is currently overseeing installation of the largest-ever zero emission battery system on board a cruise ship.

“Today, shipping’s need for independent naval architecture, marine engineering and technical consultancy services is perhaps greater than ever before, given the challenge posed for our industry by decarbonization,” said Haavisto. “In 2022, we are convinced that our pioneering work in helping the cruise industry deploy lower carbon fuels, zero emission batteries, hydrogen fuel cells and shore power is creating the opportunity for Foreship to become a leading technology partner to shipping as a whole on decarbonization.”