ALMACO to modernize public areas onboard Moroccan ship owner Comarit’s vessels M/S Biladi and M/S Berkane

Ship owner Comarit has awarded ALMACO two contracts for large scale modernization of public areas onboard their vessels M/S Biladi and M/S Berkane. The contracts were signed in March 2010 and the projects are scheduled for delivery by the end of June 2010. The work will be done on dry docks in the western Mediterranean.

On M/S Biladi, built in France 1980 and revitalized in 1991, ALMACO is performing a turnkey refurbishment project in public areas on decks 5 and 6 of the vessel. New areas to be added in the refit are the Moroccan Tea Room, VIP lounge and restaurant, Tax free Shop, Children’s playroom and a seating area on deck 2. The Cafeteria, Bar and public bathrooms will receive a modernized look.

M/S Berkane was built in France 1976 and revitalized in 2004. ALMACO’s contract includes conversion and refurbishment work in public areas on decks from 3 to 9. The modernization will include a new shopping street concept with Hair Salon, Tax Free Shops and Moroccan Tea Room. ALMACO will add a new Mosque and Luggage room and a Kids’ area; additionally the cinema will be converted into a new Bar/Night Club. Areas to be modernized are the Reception area, Cafeteria, Restaurant and Bar, corridors, lobbies, staircases and public restrooms.

For both vessels, ALMACO’s scope of supply includes engineering and design, project management, demolition and scrapping, supply and shipping of materials including loose furniture, all interior work, supply and installation of catering equipment for bars, modification of the ships systems where necessary, as well as commissioning.

In July 2010 the newly refitted ships, featuring a modern Moroccan atmosphere with functional refurbished and converted public areas for added travel comfort and convenience will start operating in the Mediterranean between Tangier (Morocco) and Genoa (Italy) and Tangier and Sète (France).

About:

ALMACO Group was founded in 1998 and has offices in China, Finland, France, Italy, Singapore and USA. ALMACO provides complete solutions for Accommodation and Food Handling systems for Newbuilding and Modernization projects which incorporate all phases of the unit’s lifecycle, from conceptualization and design, through complete turnkey deliveries and efficient post-delivery support. ALMACO provides a complete range of products and services which address all needs for passenger ships, accommodation vessels, offshore accommodation platforms and land-based modular construction.

Comarit is a privately owned ship owner headquartered in Tangier, Morocco. Comarit has in early 2010 acquired the Comanav ferry company and increased their fleet from four to nine vessels. The ships sail between Morocco and Spain, Morocco and France, and Morocco and Italy.