Blogs
Lifecycle concepts that reduce costs
Blog post by Hervé Touzard, Vice President Spares, and Nicolas Lesbats, Vice President Maintenance, at ALMACO Service Division The current market situation is working as a catalyst for the rampage...
Guide to Digitalization of Hotel Areas in the Marine Industry
Some might say that the marine industry is a slowly moving dinosaur, but I beg to differ. When it comes to complying with strict regulations and standards, the marine industry is at the top of the...
Things you should know about Galley Maintenance Plans
The importance of having a comprehensive maintenance plan in place has become commonly recognized in the marine industry. On this, we all agree. The confusion starts when we sit down to pin out what ...
CAPEX: Meeting Challenges and identifying Opportunities
The following article is a transcription from Justin Hoffman’s panel session at the recent EIC Connect Energy Preview Event where he presents the groundbreaking Mobile Cabin Factory concept and ...
Five Tips for streamlining Works during Project Design and Preparation Phase
Lean and agile are the latest buzzwords in project management, promising eternal happiness. But how to start implementing them on an actual project? Tommi Virta tells us how to find your Zen and keep...
The beginning of a new year and a new era for our industry
Looking at the prospects in the beginning of the year, we were counting on a year of growth, both for the market and our company. ALMACO had just opened a new office in Germany an...
Is remote prefabrication of superstructures becoming the preferred turnkey model?
Increasingly more marine and offshore yards and owners are turning to new concepts to increase efficiency in newbuild projects by extending the turnkey scope beyond “full turnkey”. We are talking...
How to overcome challenges related to materials with long lead times in marine modernization projects
Modernization projects are known for being fast-paced and deadline-sensitive. Delays due to materials with long lead times are not uncommon, but there are ways...
Proper catering and laundry equipment service during layup and restart makes a big difference in the ship owners’ wallets
Naturally, the equipment onboard was never designed for long, unplanned layups like the ones the industry is experiencing today. Managing the eq...
Are megayacht owners shifting their focus to streamlined design and production?
Megayachts have a long history of tailor-made, special-made and unique “to the Himalaya and back” luxury solutions. The question is, will this continue, or will the current market situation make ...
The future of Buffets step by step
How will cruise lines serve food in an efficient and safe way without compromising superior customer experience? Blog Post by Erik Schobesberger, Vice President Sales Modernization a...
#StayingAtHome while #OpeningANewOffice
Why establishing a new company in Germany makes a lot of sense for ALMACO in times of social distancing. Blog Post by Frank Röder, Sales Manager Germany at ALMACO Frank Röder, Are...