Full turnkey provider of Accommodations and Food Handling Solutions for the Marine and Offshore industries
Provision Stores
Everyone loves good food. And for it to be good, it must be stored and treated correctly before it is served. The layout and workflow plan of the provision stores are essential parts of creating a well-functioning catering solution, whether we are talking about a five-star passenger ship or an offshore platform.
At ALMACO, we offer full turnkey services to develop functional provisions stores with excellent performance. Our technical team has decades of experience of analyzing what size and location the provisions stores should have for different operations. What is the required capacity? What should the workflow look like? How do USPHS regulations apply in these areas? How do we maintain the cool chain during operation? These questions are all considered when we design and build the provisions store areas. When the provision stores are done right, the food stays fresh and healthy for longer and food waste is minimized.
Design that meets regulations
When designing the provisions store areas, it is important to ensure the requested regulations are considered with the other technical requirements. In cruise operations this often means USPHS or similar. ALMACO’s technical team can support you with designing layouts that comply with all requirements that your projects have. This means analyzing what area surfaces to use, what the right food flow is, as well as safety and ergonomics for the crew. We help you select the right material for each project and support you with marine compatible provision area solutions.
Provision store products
We have long experience in engineering, supplying, and installing USPHS compliant provision areas.
ALMACO’s provision store solutions include all food storing areas, main freezer rooms, cold stores, dry stores, small walk-ins inside the galleys, as well as pantries and bars. All sizes are available from small walk-ins to the main storages of several hundred square meters. We make sure the tailor-made solution fits the local geometry just right to maximize space usage. Our provision store solution can be adapted to meet specific needs such as storage areas for wine, vegetables and ice-cream, or any other kind of food or merchandise.
Turnkey delivery and lifecycle services
We are able to support you all the way from the design table to the very end of the provision store lifecycle. During the building phase our supply can consist of visual turnkey delivery including prefabricated panels for the walls and ceiling, floors, doors, shelfs, pallets and lamps. If you prefer our full turnkey package, we are ready to provide you with ALMACO’s steel to steel delivery. This full turnkey delivery also includes piping works, cabling, and ventilations of the provision areas. After the newbuilding is delivered, we remain by your side to support you throughout the entire lifecycle. This covers everything from preventative maintenance to spare parts and service.
ALMACO Group Delivers Provision Stores for Celebrity Cruises’ Fifth Edge-Class Vessel
ALMACO Group is pleased to announce the successful delivery of provision stores onboard Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Edge-class vessel, Celebrity Xcel, built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The project...
ALMACO Delivers Catering Solutions for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Luminara
ALMACO Group is proud to announce the successful delivery of our catering solutions for Luminara, the newest superyacht in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. The vessel was constructed at Chantiers d...
ALMACO Completes Major Catering Project Onboard MSC’s World America
ALMACO is proud to announce the successful delivery of a major catering project onboard the MSC World America, the second ship of the series built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire. Thi...
Provision stores are dedicated storage areas for food and beverages, ensuring freshness, safety, and efficient logistics onboard.
What are provision stores on a cruise ship, and why are they important?
ALMACO provides dry, chilled, and frozen storage solutions, including specialised refrigeration for products such as wine, fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, flowers, and ice cream, or any other item that may require refrigeration or freezing.
What types of provision stores does ALMACO deliver?
Our technical team designs layouts and selects materials to meet USPH and other regulatory requirements for marine catering areas.
How does ALMACO ensure compliance with food safety standards such as USPH?
Extended turnkey includes full construction“steel to steel”, piping, cabling, and ventilation, while visual turnkey only covers panels, floors, doors, shelvingand internal accessories for theprovisionstores, like lamps, fire detectors, loudspeaker, sensors, etc.
What is the difference between ALMACO’s extended turnkey and visual turnkey delivery models?
Early engagement in predevelopment secures optimal layouts, compliance, and cost efficiency for the entire project lifecycle.
How does predevelopment benefit cruise ship provision store projects?
We recommend clear separation of dry, chilled, and frozen zones, with dedicated access and monitoring for each.
What are the best practices for hygiene zoning and temperature segregation in provision stores?
Our solutions are tailor-made to fit the vessel’s geometry, maximizing storage capacity and workflow efficiency.
How does ALMACO optimize space utilization in provision stores?
We provide preventative maintenance, spare parts, and ongoing service throughout the provision store’s lifecycle.
What lifecycle services does ALMACO offer for provision stores?
Yes, we offer solutions for both newbuilds and modernizations, including upgrades for compliance and efficiency.
Can ALMACO support modernization or upgrades of existing provision stores?
We focus on energy-efficient insulation, materials, and refrigeration systems to minimize environmental impact.
What sustainability features are available in ALMACO’s provision store solutions?
Our designs include robust insulation, temperature monitoring, and seamless integration with the ship’s refrigeration plant.
How does ALMACO ensure the cool chain is maintained during operation?
Delivery can include walls, ceilings, floors, doors, shelving, lighting, piping, cabling, and ventilation, depending on the chosen model.
What is included in a typical provision store delivery scope?