The cruise industry is notoriously difficult to crack, especially when it comes to the refit sector – clients expect their projects to be completed to the agreed day and within the agreed budget, because to let either slip can have a catastrophic impact on cruising schedules and, therefore, the bottom line. That Thalia has proven time and again to be a trustworthy partner both for design and engineering and for project management speaks to the skills and dedication of the team.
As an example, Thalia’s Technical Director Nicolò Capus – who joined the Thalia team 11 years ago and who holds a Masters degree in yacht and cruise ship design from Venice University – cites a recent one-year long project that started in July 2022, focusing on the interior refit of two luxury cruise vessels for Crystal Cruises.
Nicolò Capus
“The project included refurbishment of the accommodation and public areas, including completely rebuilding three decks of both vessels,” Capus enthuses. “We were retained by the vessel owner as project managers for the entire refurbishment, handling the budgets, sourcing materials and loose items, overseeing ordering quantities, managing the logistics and scheduling everything. The project also drew on our engineering expertise, analyzing the interior designs created by our Viken Group partners Tillberg Design of Sweden – who were responsible for the public areas, restaurants and spa – as well as those of design studio GEM, and checking all the workshop drawings.”
The project was managed entirely by Thalia, showcasing their expertise in handling budgets, sourcing materials, logistics, and engineering analysis.
Working in collaboration with Hot Lab and Tillberg Design of Sweden, Thalia Marine is not only reinforcing its presence in cruise newbuild and refurbishment projects but is also creating opportunities in the yacht segment. Antonio Romano, co-founder of Hot Lab and Commercial Director of the Viken Group, emphasizes the holistic approach toward more sustainable yachting. Thalia Marine plays a pivotal role in this, contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions and the carbon footprint of vessels through eco-friendly technologies and easily recyclable materials, encapsulating their vision as “Engineering the Future” for both yacht and cruise projects.
Credits: Viken Group
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