55 David McCarthy Operations Director, SMS Marine Interiors Tamara D’Arsiè Sales Manager, Stel Marine Jonathan Glasgow Director of Marine, The Deluxe Group “With newbuild slots at major shipyards being filled earlier than ever, cruise brands are increasingly looking for ways to prolong the lifespan of a ship, often leading to significant investment across an entire class of vessel. This commitment is always carefully curated by brands to ensure their asset is enhanced just as they envision. At SMS Marine, we believe optimising the outfitting process starts at the very beginning. By aligning, genuinely, with our clients’ goals and ambitions and understanding its importance, no matter the scale of a project, can we truly be entrusted to deliver for them. The necessity to embrace new technology, seek greater sustainable opportunities and constantly nurture a reliable supply chain should all come as standard, but only after the client truly feels like ‘we get it’.” “The constant growth of the market for passenger shipping refurbishment projects requires increasingly careful and detailed technical and operational analysis. This is precisely the vision Stel Marine carries out when developing projects: at first, analysing and suggesting technical solutions suitable for the specific project, then coordinating procurement of materials and finally onboard installation, operated by trusted teams under direct supervision of our managers on site. With the ultimate goal of satisfying our clients, it is our firm belief that only with good planning and project organisation from the beginning can we aspire to an excellent result onboard.” “As passenger vessel refurbishment projects grow in scale and complexity, outfitting specialists are evolving their approach to deliver greater precision, resilience and efficiency. At The Deluxe Group this means leveraging digital design tools, BIM-led coordination and modular, offsite construction to streamline delivery within increasingly compressed dry dock windows. Close collaboration with owners and shipyards at the earliest stages is key to mitigating risk and ensuring seamless execution. At the same time a focus on lightweight, durable and sustainable materials supports both performance and environmental targets. By offering fully integrated, turnkey solutions – combining design, engineering, procurement and installation – we are redefining how large-scale interior refurbishments are planned and delivered.”
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