126 REPORT and enhancements during its two-week drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard. Technical and interior design upgrades were made to several public areas, which also received new furniture. A new Effy jewellery retail space was created, and the ship’s casino was expanded. More than 20,000 square metres of new carpet were installed in all suites, veranda staterooms and public areas, including the atrium, photo gallery and studio, Rolling Stone Lounge, and Greenhouse Spa & Salon. The Rolling Stone Lounge now features an enhanced bar and new carpet, furnishings, LED lighting and flooring. Selected cabin bathrooms were also fully renovated, while the Sea View and Lido pools received fresh teak decking. Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam, Netherlands At the end of April 2025, Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam replaced a 92-ton engine block on Princess Cruises’ 330-metre Regal Princess – a process that is rarely done more than once a decade. The job began mid-voyage, with components stripped while 3,000 guests were still onboard. To extract the engine, parts of the hull and bulkhead were removed, then the block was slid out using skidding beams and a crane. Despite the short lead time and tight drydocking window, the project was completed safely and on schedule by the Damen team. Fincantieri, Palermo, Italy During a two-week drydock Princess Cruises’ ship Majestic Princess was outfitted with numerous venues including O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Alfredo’s Slice, Salty Dog Cafe, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar, and Bellini’s. The ship’s shopping venues were also rebranded. The new science centre onboard HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) cruise ship Spitsbergen, and (top) in April 2025, Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam replaced a 92-ton engine block on Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess
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