modernization
ALMACO finishes catering modernization project onboard Westerdam
ALMACO finished a catering modernization project onboard Westerdam, which is owned by Holland America Line. The work was delivered in February 2023. The vessel Westerdam is a part of the Holland...
ALMACO refurbished cabins and suites onboard Artania
In April, 2022, ALMACO was awarded the contract to refurbish cabins and suites onboard Phoenix Reisen’s cruise ship Artania. The work took place in Marseille, France when the ship was on drydock in...
ALMACO completes galley equipment upgrade for Marella Discovery
In the beginning of November 2022, all passengers disembarked Marella Discovery, and the cruise ship set sail for NAVANTIA Yard in Cádiz, Spain for a modernization project. ALMACO was in charge of p...
ALMACO delivers modernization of recreation and crew areas to exclusive superyacht
In October 2022, a privately owned superyacht, was delivered to our client Nautech with a rebuilt background including fire insulation, new floors, and sub-structures for walls and ceilings for publi...
ALMACO refurbished 45 cabins onboard Carnival Conquest
ALMACO had the honor to get the modernization contract to refurbish 45 cabins onboard Carnival Conquest. The work took place both during sailing and when the ship was on drydock in Spain. The project...
The importance of an outward mindset in project management
Knowledge, skill, and experience form the foundation of a successful project. But with the right mindset on top of that, the project team can multiply the success. In this blog post, Tommi Virta teac...
ALMACO completed Galley modernization project onboard Azamara Onward
In February 2022, Azamara, VSHIPS, and Damen Shipyard awarded ALMACO the contract to modernize several galley areas onboard Azamara Onward. The modernization project was done and delivered in May 202...
Ensuring supplier sustainability and reliability
As a full turnkey and life cycle service provider for the maritime industry, we manage large-scale newbuild and modernization projects as well as serve the ships and rigs throughout the whole life...
Importance of logistics in modernization projects
Project logistics is so much more than just delivering material from A to B. While it seems relatively mundane, logistics plays a key role in whether a modernization project is successful or not. B...
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...
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...
ALMACO provides Norwegian Spirit with new staterooms, galleys, bar and buffet line
After a 43-day dry dock in Marseille, France the Norwegian Spirit sailed away with 14 new catering venues. This included newly updated staterooms and redesigned hull livery. ALMACO provided a full tu...
