{"id":7150,"date":"2021-04-20T16:25:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T13:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipowners.fi\/?p=7150"},"modified":"2023-05-02T08:46:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T05:46:33","slug":"construction-work-on-viking-glory-progressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shipowners.fi\/en\/construction-work-on-viking-glory-progressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction work on Viking Glory progressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Right now, work is in full swing at the XSI shipyard in Xiamen, China, where one of the world\u2019s most climate-smart vessels is \u00a0taking shape. To manage the work in the best possible way and assure quality, Viking Line has a team of some twenty employees on site. Another 200 people from different partners are also involved in the work. Viking Glory is expected to be completed in late 2021 and be launched in service in early 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction work at the shipyard is led by project manager Kari Granberg, who together with engineers and team leaders from Finland, \u00c5land and Sweden are overseeing the work and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cRight now our days are spent examining blueprints, checking documents and overseeing the work. Some 800 people are currently working here, with about 200 of them from our different partners working on the interiors. Every day, we have a large number of inspections and tests of different systems and automation. We examine internal and external doors, oversee the painting and insulation work, sprinkler and ventilation systems, the running of cables and connections. Day by day, the work is progressing and the vessel is starting to take shape. It\u2019s really inspiring us,\u201d says Kari Granberg, Viking Glory\u2019s project manager on site in Xiamen.<\/p>\n

Numerous partners and turnkey companies<\/strong><\/p>\n

As early as the planning stage, Viking Line decided to hire distinguished and important partners in the project to develop the vessel\u2019s environmental technology details and develop innovative interiors with a focus on the customer experience. These partners include ABB Marine, the architect firm Koncept, Climeon, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4, Kone, Deltamarin, Scenso, ICF Group, TSI and Almaco. \u00a0Of these companies, the following are currently working actively on the construction of the vessel:<\/p>\n

Almaco<\/strong> is busy installing wall panels in corridors and finishing the cabins\u2019 interior fittings. Carpeting has been installed on some decks. Major jobs are being carried out in kitchens and storage facilities. https:\/\/www.almaco.cc\/ship-types\/ferries-ropax\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Scenso<\/strong> (joint venture between Sance and North Sea Offshore Technology) is currently working on the public spaces. Wall panels are being installed in the tax-free shops, and work is also under way in some public areas, conference facilities and spa facilities. https:\/\/www.sance.fi\/b\/sance-part-of-the-innovative-ms-viking-glory-project<\/a><\/p>\n

ICF Group <\/strong>is working to complete the work in different restaurant areas. https:\/\/icfint.com\/portfolio\/viking-glory-2018nb\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Solution Interiors (TSI)<\/strong> is currently working with the vessel\u2019s stair system and with some restaurants, including the outdoor summer restaurant on deck. https:\/\/www.totalsolutioninteriors.it\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The next milestone<\/strong><\/p>\n

The next steps in the construction work are to further test the Azipod propulsion system, cool the liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanks and supply LNG fuel for the first test sailings, which are planned for June. Thanks to ABB\u2019s Azipod propulsion system, the vessel will be easier to manoeuvre in ports, which will save both time and fuel. Vibrations and noise will also be reduced. Waste cooling from LNG will also be reused on Viking Glory. Air conditioning, refrigerated display cases, cold storage units and other specialised facilities will be able to utilise the new technology.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really pleased that we\u2019ve come so far in the work. We\u2019ve had some challenges because of the pandemic, but they\u2019ve been worked out. Right now, there are 20 people here at the site office. A few more will be arriving, but it\u2019s a challenge to travel here because of the strict quarantine restrictions. Some of us have not been home for a year and a half because of them. It\u2019s been unusually cold for this time of year due to the La Ni\u00f1a weather phenomenon, but now it\u2019s starting to get warmer. We\u2019ve experienced a great deal here in Xiamen and are all proud to be part of building this beautiful vessel,\u201d notes Kari Granberg, project manager.<\/p>\n

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