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ed equipment innovations to match Deck 5 to extend the ‘Raw on 5’ restau- and hatch doors for submarines. Water- owner ambitions. In step, MacGregor rant or descend to Deck 2 as a luxury tight doors have also been supplied for has evolved, converting owner visions embarkation station. The broader point an ultra-luxury PC6 Polar Class expedi- into handling systems reality, and the is that the equipment supplier’s role ex- tion ship. MacGregor markets its own

MacGregor/TTS consolidation creates tended back two years before delivery. range of ‘Eco’ lubrication oils, but has a technical partner positioned to add If MacGregor’s earlier involvement in also been focusing on all-electric shell value from the earliest stages of cruise the cruise ship design process is not yet doors where, for reputational reasons, ship design. the norm, it is certainly the trend, and guests visiting the pristine waters of the

Already, on the very largest ships, the it is one that is as apparent for expedi- Arctic are likely to have zero tolerance ‘wow’ factor provided by attractions tion vessels as it is at the ‘mega’ ship for hydraulic oil spills. All-electric shell never before considered for deployment end of the market. An example was doors are less expensive to install and at sea must be based on design and en- the brainstorming demanded as part of quieter than their hydraulically operated gineering principles that work on ocean- MacGregor’s work with a major cruise counterparts. In fact, the all-electric op- going structures. High pro? le examples line to develop a foldaway platform for tion is gaining ground in other parts of include the ‘Magic Carpet’ on the star- a series of expedition ships. From the the cruise industry where the environ- board side of Celebrity Edge, which guest point of view, the outcome is an mental imperative takes precedence; was a project conceived in cooperation opportunity to truly immerse oneself in exemplary are the LNG-fuelled ships with the shipyard. With seating, a bar the Arctic spectacle. For the engineer, for both AIDA and Costa Crociere. It is and space for live music, the 110 x 20 what is required is a sophisticated fold- also worth noting here that MacGregor ft. platform can be raised above the top able, winged platform which can be ex- has developed a special LNG bunkering deck for ‘Dinner on the Edge’, aligned tended 3m outside the vessel’s pro? le to door with class-approved design.

with Deck 14’s main pool, lowered to provide a viewing balcony with clear- In the case of passenger access, one ance behind for a gangway system. ground-breaking project was work to

With next generation cruise ships develop internal telescopic passenger o heading for new destinations, the de- gangways which offer 15 of movement mand for technical partners to be in- up and down to accommodate a 5m-6m

The ‘Magic Carpet’ volved early in the design project relates tidal range, such as those seen on TUI to hardware as well as software. Polar Cruises Mein Schiff series. on the starboard

Class ships must be able to achieve In summary, it is fair to say that when side of Celebrity safety and sustainability in a highly reg- considering all the things that they want ulated environment, for example, which of a new cruise ship, MacGregor may

Edge offers seating, has consequences for watertight doors not be at the forefront of an owner’s a bar and space for and materials, and for preferences on thinking. What is also fair to say is that mechanical solutions. owners increasingly recognize that their live music. The 110

Recent references include weather technology partners can help them opti- x 20’ platform can tight, reinforced hangar doors on board a mize features before they go ahead and series of expedition ships for helicopters order. be raised above the top deck for ‘Dinner on the Edge’ aligned

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