Bolidt Maritime Magazine 2019

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WE DON’T DO CONVENTIONAL WE'RE ALL ABOUT INNOVATION

TRIGGER THE SENSES

INTERVIEW WITH ARTISTIC BROTHERS ‘BROSLO’

REDUCING IMPACT SOUND ON BOARD TO A MINIMUM GET CONNECTED

WITH THE BOLIDT CHEMISTRY

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Cover photo: Detail of the wall and flooring art project on Mein Schiff 6

BOLIDT MARITIME MAGAZINE A publication of: Bolidt Group Edit & Design Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems Margriet Lommers, Elly van Nes, Hannah Hombergen and Michel van der Spek Copywriting Auke de Jong, Jong Oranje JLA Media Ltd. Photography Tijmen Kielen Teo Krijgsman H2O Design Patricia van Os Special thanks to: Hurtigruten, Ingrid Fiebak, Tillberg Design, ICArt, Broslo and Boteka Print Damen Drukkers All rights reserved Copyright 2019 Bolidt Group For more information: Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems Nijverheidsweg 37 P.O. Box 131 3340 AC Hendrik-ido-Ambacht The Netherlands T +31 (0)78 684 54 44 www.bolidt.com info@bolidt.com

BOLIDT IS A GLOBALLY OPERATING COMPANY THAT HAS BEEN ACTIVE SINCE 1964.

WITH FOUR INTEGRATED PILLARS: INNOVATION, PRODUCTION, MARKETING & SALES AND OPERATIONS, ABOUT TWO MILLION SQUARE METRES ARE COVERED WITH SYNTHETIC SYSTEMS IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF APPLICATION EACH YEAR. FROM LIQUIDTIGHT FLOORING IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO CONCRETE PROTECTION IN STADIUMS TO SURFACE COURSES ON ROADS AND BRIDGES AND FROM LOW-MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIAL FLOORING TO COLOURFUL AND DURABLE DECKING ON CRUISE SHIPS AND SUPERYACHTS. THE APPLICATIONS OF THE BOLIDT SYSTEMS ARE LIMITLESS. HENCE OUR MOTTO: NO LIMITS!

CONTENT

IN THIS ISSUE 6 REGARDING COMPLEX ISSUES AS BUSINESS AS USUAL IS OUR RAISON D’ÊTRE 14 EXPEDITION CRUISES: MORE POPULAR THAN EVER 22 INTERIOR DESIGN WITH A SCANDINAVIAN TOUCH 28 LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION IN NATURE...AND SOLUTIONS IN TECHNOLOGY

Bolidt devises solutions for the entire maritime industry

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32 SUPERYACHT MARKET FACTS & FIGURES 34 FOCUS ON DUTCH DESIGN 36 SPECTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS 40 GET CONNECTED WITH THE BOLIDT CHEMISTRY 48 DUTCH DANCE DOMINATES 50 CRUISE MARKET FACTS & FIGURES 52 REDUCING IMPACT SOUND ON BOARD TO A MINIMUM

Expedition cruises

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Something unusual

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56 THERE IS SOMETHING UNUSUAL GOING ON INSIDE 64 CREATING ARTISTIC VOGUES OF DISCOVERY AND ESCAPE 70 TIME OUT IN MIAMI 76 BRAVE THE STORM VIRTUALLY 80 2 WEEKS IN THE LIFE OF: ANDY HEALEY

Art on cruise ships

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85 FACING CHALLENGES 88 THE PERFECT MATERIAL AND AN OVERDOSIS OF CRAFTMANSHIP 92 CO-CREATION IN COLOUR 102 BOLIDT’S TEAM OF EXPERTS

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Dear reader, Some 26 years ago I started working at Bolidt. Since then I have travelled the world and got to know many interesting industries: food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, farming, road building and, of course, maritime. At Bolidt we really push the envelope when it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of thermosetting polymers. All in order to make a significant contribution to a better environment and a sustainable future. We do so in different fields: design, durability, safety, energy/data and hygiene. Our slogan -‘No Limits’ - sums up our ambition.

Every day my colleagues and I work on the most innovative applications, realizing some of the best and most challenging projects worldwide. What is very important, though, is that we have a lot of fun doing so!

My years of working at Bolidt have convinced me that the DNA of our company is truly unique, controlling as we do the entire production chain – from R&D to final application – and serving some of the most exciting markets worldwide. In this magazine we would like to show you our versatility, with a particular emphasis on the maritime industry. As a big fan of what Bolidt does – after all it’s my life! – I am proud to present a wide range of projects covering every facet of this fascinating sector. It takes 104 pages to do this, but it easily could have been 104,000!

There is so much to tell, and we are so enthusiastic, that sometimes our words may not always do justice to the subject. But we hope you find it interesting and informative and get a sense of our passion for this industry.

To present our unique DNA to our clients we are in the process of building the Bolidt Innovation Center, which you can read more about in this magazine. This is a high tech facility, due to be opened this year, where our capacity for creativity and innovation, and our many years of experience, will be brought together. The Bolidt Innovation Center will be a great spectacle, but also an interesting museum, charting the history of thermosetting polymers.

At the same time, visitors will be able to look over the shoulders of Bolidt employees’ and see how our innovative products are created. At Bolidt we believe in the added value of co-creation and for this reason we will be inviting our clients to come up with their own applications for thermosetting polymers through the Bolidt Innovation Center.

You can also read about some great cruise ships that Bolidt has been working on, such as Celebrity Edge, Symphony of the Seas and many of the new generation of expedition vessels.

Throughout these pages we give you behind the scenes access to find out, for example, how Bolidt’s sound proofing systems reduce impact noise on board to a minimum.

We also present some of our partners. Boteka is a top manufacturer of special prefabricated products for cruise ships all over the world; Simwave has 59 simulators at its disposal, allowing crew members to rehearse any disaster scenario in any port in all weather conditions; and Tillberg Design is one of the many design companies that Bolidt works with. This Swedish company regularly specifies our solutions for cruise projects, highlighting Bolidt’s role as an ‘enabler’ in the interior design process.

It takes a passionate and determined team to complete the wide range of challenging and fantastic projects in the maritime industry that we do. Working from our offices in the Netherlands, Miami and Shanghai, we aim to carry on doing so for many years to come.

Enjoy the magazine, Jacco van Overbeek, Director Maritime Division Bolidt

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REGARDING

COMPLEX ISSUES

AS BUSINESS AS USUAL IS OUR RAISON D’ÊTRE

BOLIDT HAS BEEN ON A MISSION FOR 55 YEARS NOW: TO REPLACE TRADITIONAL MATERIALS WITH SYNTHETICS AND SO DO OUR BIT TOWARDS FOSTERING A BETTER AND HEALTHIER LIVING ENVIRONMENT IN TERMS OF DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY, SAFETY, HYGIENE AND DATA & ENERGY. THIS MISSION HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN PLENTY OF INNOVATIONS, INCLUDING IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY. CRUISE SHIPS, SUPERYACHTS, FRIGATES, SUBMARINES, DRILLING RIGS AND FISHING BOATS: BOLIDT’S PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN USED EVERYWHERE.

Rientz Bol (l) and Jacco van Overbeek (r) on the auditorium tribune of the Bolidt Innovation Center.

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Bolidt has been a supplier to the Dutch navy for many years and also supplies such parties as the German and French navies.

Bolidt’s systems provide optimum protection for steel in the offshore industry, and for cruise ships too. Every year, Bolidt is asked to work on cruise ship construction and refit projects. These projects involve replacing the existing deck teak with our sustainable Bolideck® series. “More often than not, before Bolidt can even set to work, the ship’s steel needs to be repaired,” explains Rientz Willem Bol, Managing Director and owner of Bolidt. “I’m not kidding, there are holes in the deck,” he insists. “If the deck’s been covered in teak for quarter of a century, then the steel underneath will be worn. Wood just doesn’t provide enough protection.”

What Bol is getting at is that as long as there are cruise ship firms insisting on using real teak, then Bolidt’s task in this sector – to replace traditional materials with synthetic ones – isn’t over. The company has since grown to become market leader in cruise ship decks, he adds enthusiastically.

Bolidt devises solutions for the entire maritime industry

Surprised customers Bol’s passion sets him apart. For over 50 years now, his business has been eagerly seeking out new uses and new markets for Bolidt. Halfway through the last century, the founders discovered a new means of protecting concrete and steel from rust, cracks and wear and tear: synthetic resin that can be spread like a liquid material, but that will set rock solid after a while.

Providing protection is still an important characteristic of Bolidt’s thermosetting synthetics, but the company now manages to fulfil many more promises. Like the wide grins on passengers’ faces thanks to the

"In this industry

we’re the only company in the world controlling the entire chain.

Everything is done from one site" experience created and being responsible for the feeling of confidence and safety that comes from extending the lifespan of the ship or bridge. To be able to fulfil these promises, Bolidt’s systems are durable, hardwearing, water-resistant, safe and aesthetically pleasing. These qualities mean Bolidt’s synthetics have proven to be the perfect replacement for conventional materials. Asphalt on bridges, concrete on offshore platforms, tiles in the food industry and of course: teak on (cruise) ships.

Unsurprisingly, Bolidt doesn’t do conventional. The company is all about innovation. “Being able to respond to complex issues is our raison d’être,” says Bol. “Over the years, we’ve moved further and further away from the easy projects that any provider is capable of taking on. Instead, we’ve been looking for markets where we’re really needed. Where our know-how is genuinely appreciated. This isn’t just about the material, but also about the approach taken to projects. We can fit 15,000 m2 of deck on a cruise ship within three weeks. No other market party can rival that.”

Incredibly beautiful game Something else that’s unconventional is our organisational strategy, which evolved that way over time. The company’s founders had an unflinching faith in thermosetting synthetics, but through trial and error found that just selling the material wasn’t going to be enough. Bol: “The people handling the

material weren’t knowledgeable enough to be able to apply it properly. The upshot of this was that external contractors weren’t able to live up to the ideal envisaged by Bolidt. We needed to employ and train our own staff. This was a crucial step, as it signalled the start of our current, integrated company. Over the years that followed this move, we went on to specialise in more and more new fields without losing touch with what we’d done previously.”

Bolidt has now integrated its entire production and marketing chain into a single organisation. The company has its own R&D center including a climate chamber where materials are invented and tested under all conditions. Bolidt produces the materials itself and then implements the systems exclusively with its own application teams. Marketing, sales, logistics, IT, SHEQ, operations: all under one roof. “In this industry, we’re the only company in the world controlling the entire chain,” says Bol. He believes that integration is “an incredibly beautiful game”. “Everything is done from one site. Staff see and speak to each other on a daily basis. There are no formal lines and an incredible hands-on mentality. We now have 250 employees, but we still feel like a family firm. Integration enables us to respond rapidly. If a cruise company were to place an order today, we’d be able to set to work in Miami in no time at all. Another advantage is the feedback we get from our own people. We take this and use it to develop new products. What’s more, if they’ve got any gripes about the material, then we need to listen. Your own people don’t lie to you.”

From surface to interface In the maritime industry, too, the quest

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for new uses and new markets has had an effect, to put it mildly. “You won’t be able to think of a sector in which Bolidt’s products aren’t being used,” says Jacco van Overbeek, Bolidt’s Maritime Division Director. In the cruise ship industry, Bolidt works on around eight new cruise ships every year. So far there have been over 400 new-build projects, recent examples of which include the Symphony of the Seas and the Norwegian Bliss. Cruise ship firms are increasingly replacing real teak with such materials as Bolideck® Future Teak, which is not only used for the deck but also for steps, swimming pools, jacuzzis and furniture.

Van Overbeek stresses the fact that optimum protection for steel hasn’t been Bolidt’s only proposition for the cruise ship industry for a long time now. “Design is just as important.

Our current systems offer endless design options and come in countless colours and patterns. We developed Bolideck® Glow especially for the cruise ship industry. This is a luminous deck material that stores solar power during the day and then emits light in the dark. It’s been an instant hit.”

Cost considerations previously saw the sector switch to concrete for the purposes of making the drilling rigs even and protecting them, but the sector has now totally switched back. Van Overbeek: “Customers used to think that concrete provided enough protection. Until they found out that the material weathers extremely quickly. Now they only want our synthetic systems. These are also anti-slip, making them the safest possible option for their staff.”

The extreme durability of the systems means that companies that need to be operational 24/7 are keen to work with Bolidt. Bolidt’s decks are heat-resistant and shock-resistant, and reinforce the structure of frigates and submarines. Van Overbeek: “We’ve generated a lot of trust in the company over the past 55 years. Not just because of the material never breaking, but also because we control the end-to-end chain, enabling us to always fulfil our promises – something that is extremely important in this sector.”

It isn’t just the cruise ship industry looking for designer floors – owners of superyachts are eager Bolidt customers too. Bolidt is developing a flooring specially for the yacht industry that detects motion on board with the aid of sensor technology. Not only will this benefit safety, but it will also be a great way to save energy. Owners can operate both lighting and heating simply by boarding the vessel or being on board. In other words, from surface to interface.

A completely different sector in which 24-hour usability is required is the fishing industry. Van Overbeek: “Fish are caught, processed and packed on board. Fishing vessels are floating factories that can’t stay still because that would mean making a loss. Consequently, the decks inside and out must be extremely durable. Our products are everywhere—in the processing area, the freezer room and on the outside decks. And this isn’t just because of their durability; it’s because they have no seams either, making them exceedingly hygienic.” Think global, act local.

No failure, 24/7 Bolidt’s systems still provide optimum protection for steel in the offshore industry.

Miami and Shanghai Back to the cruise ship industry. With sites in Miami and Shanghai, the global market

“You won’t be able to think

of a sector in which Bolidt’s products aren’t being used”

leader is moving away a little from the all-under-one-roof principle. Bolidt decided to get a foothold in the USA 18 years ago. 2016 saw the company open a site for the Chinese market too. “The most important shipping companies are in Miami and most cruise ships use the city as their home port. The Chinese market still needs to develop further, but Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines are already in Shanghai. What’s more, the city is also home to the major shipyards capable of building the cruise ships,” explains Van Overbeek. The advantage of having a site in situ is rapid response, he says.

“Coordinating refits from the Netherlands can be tricky. Services are also quicker if you’re located close to the shipyards and

shipping companies. Customers sometimes call us and say: “Could you come on board next week? We’ve got a problem.” There’s nothing better than being able to say you’ll be there tomorrow.”

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Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.

Brooks Atkinson

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THE SOUTH POLE WHERE EVERY DIRECTION IS

NORTH

Expedition cruises: more popular than ever

ADVENTURERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, UNITE! THERE IS AN ARCTIC WORLD TO BE DISCOVERED BY CRUISE SHIP. STAND ON TOP OF THE WORLD DURING AN EXPEDITION TO THE NORTH POLE. TRAVEL SOUTH TO THE STUNNING SCENERY OF ANTARCTICA. OR EXPLORE THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES AND ASTONISHING WILDLIFE OF ALASKA. A GROWING NUMBER OF CRUISE LINES OFFER EXPEDITION CRUISES TO ALL KINDS OF ARCTIC DESTINATIONS. TO PREPARE THEIR SHIPS FOR HARSH CONDITIONS MANY RELY ON THE EXPERTISE OF BOLIDT.

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Still crazy after all these years: since 2010

of Canada and of course Alaska with its fjords

the cruise industry is booming. In its ‘State

and ice covered mountains. All of these arctic

of the Industry’ the Cruise Lines International

areas are accessible because of modern ice-rated

Association (CLIA) predicts that 30 million

cruise ships that take passengers far away from

passengers will set sail on a cruise ship in 2019.

the normal cruise routes.

Mind you: in 2010 ‘only’ 19 million people went on a cruise holiday. The market is skyrocketing

Basecamp at sea

with double-figure growths in Asia and in

A growing number of cruise lines now offer

Australia. Especially China is a potential market

expedition cruises. Lindblad – inventor of non-

place of enormous proportions. That is why all

scientific expeditions to Antarctica – has three

the major cruise lines are now building ships

Antarctica cruise ships that are fully equipped

specifically for the Chinese waters.

to safely navigate polar waters: the National Geographic Explorer, the National Geographic

Hiking in snowshoes

Orion and the National Geographic Endurance.

According to CLIA ‘vacationers are looking for

Lindblad helps passengers get the most out

experiences beyond sightseeing’. Destinations

of their once-in-a-lifetime-journey. On-board

that were previously out of reach are now

of their National Geographic cruise ships are

accessible by cruise ships. Expedition cruising

historians, naturalists, sea experts, expedition

offers travellers from all over the world to

leaders and even a photo instructor.

explore some of the most remote areas on the planet. Such as: a journey to the top of the

Crystal Cruises will soon release The Crystal

world, including the North Pole. Or the opposite

Endeavour in to the Polar Regions. The largest

route: discovering the amazing wildlife and

polar cruise yacht is now being built in Germany

frozen landscapes of Antarctica. Other highly

and is due to enter service in 2020.The

rated expedition cruise destinations are Iceland,

200-passenger capacity, 19,800 gross tonnage

the Northwest Passage

modern icebreaker will travel to Antarctica

Expedition cruising means sailing in harsh conditions

following whales as they migrate. On board: two helicopters, two seven-person submarines, an all terrain vehicle, watercrafts and a recompression chamber for scuba divers.

Hapag Lloyd also has a pair of polar class expedition cruise ships in the making: the Hanseatic Nature and Hanseatic Inspiration. The 15,650grt, 230-passenger capacity ships are also due to enter service next year. When the climate is mild and the animal kingdom is at its richest, the expedition vessels will take passengers deep into the natural paradises of Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Spitsbergen.

THE ANTARCTIC IS A LAND MASS WHICH IS SURROUNDED BY AN OCEAN. THE OPEN OCEAN ALLOWS FOR THE FORMATION OF SEA ICE TO MOVE MORE FREELY, RESULTING IN GREATER DRIFT SPEEDS. THE COLDEST TEMPERATURE EVER

Also specially constructed for voyages in

it’s high quality of workmanship, speed of

-128.56°F (-89.2° C), REGISTERED AT

polar waters is the MS Roald Amundsen of

installation, flexibility and international focus.

ANTARCTICA’S VOSTOK STATION ON

Hurtigruten, one of the biggest operators in

Working with own specialized application teams

JULY 21, 1983.

exploration travel. This brand new ship is well

worldwide, Bolidt is able to take on jobs at

worth mentioning. Presented as a comfortable

many different yards around the same time.

RECORDED

ON

EARTH

WAS

basecamp at sea, the MS Roald Amundsen will set sail in 2019. The state of the art vessel

That is why the products of Bolidt systems can

features a two-level indoor/outdoor Observation

be found on many expedition cruise ships.

Deck and the Amundsen Science Center: an

The hardwearing, environmentally friendly

‘edutainment area’ where guests and staff/

and visually attractive materials are applied

crew can meet. The flexible venue includes

on newbuildings as well as existing vessels

lecture spaces, a small library and speciality

during so-called refits. The National Geographic

areas for workshops in photography and

Explorer and the National Geographic Orion of

biology. The MS Roald Amundsen – 889 gross

Lindblad both have deckings by Bolidt. The most

tonnage and a capacity of 530-passenger – is

recent contracts are the Crystal Endeavour and

sailing on electrical power, thus making the

the new vessels of both Hurtigruten and Hapag

polar expeditions more silent and emission

Lloyd. Bolidt is also working on a series of three

free. The sustainable way of traveling will also

luxury Ritz Carlton Cruises vessels and also on

enhance the impact of experiencing nature

the Mystic Cruise’s World Explorer.

for the guests. According to Hurtigruten the hybrid technology, the construction of the hull

Bolidt’s synthetic deck systems are used on

and effective use of electricity on board will

cruise ships for indoor and outdoor decks, public

reduce fuel consumption and CO -emissions

spaces, balconies, staircases and even furniture.

by 20 percent. MS Roald Amundsen is the first

To meet the bitter polar conditions a series of

of two hybrid ships of Hurtigruten. In 2019 the

specialized products have been developed by

company will also add the hybrid propulsion

its in-house R&D facilities, such as heated deck

expedition cruise ship Fridtjof Nansens to its

systems and special surface treatments that

fleet.

are resistant to extremely low temperatures.

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By extensively testing advanced materials in Own climate chamber

its own climate chamber and accelerated

Expedition cruising means sailing in harsh

weathering lab, Bolidt has proven that even the

conditions. Good to know that cruise lines can

most extreme environmental challenges can be

rely on Bolidt to prepare their ships for polar

overcome. A fine reassurance for all the cruise

waters. After establishing a top position in

lines that set sail to polar waters.

the mainstream cruise-industry, Bolidt is also offering a range of well-tested synthetic deck products for the arctic expedition cruise ships, including Bolideck® Future Teak, Bolideck® Select and Bolideck Helideck. In fact, the company’s reputation has helped to secure a significant share of the fast-emerging polar expedition cruise ship sector. Bolidt is well known for

In 2019, Hurtigruten will add a brand new ship to its fleet: the MS Roald Amundsen.

The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible.

Shipyard: Kleven Verft AS Passenger capacity: 530 Gross tonnage: 20.889 T Length: 140 Speed: 15 knots Destination: South America & Antarctica What’s next?

Featuring Hurtigruten’s revolutionary battery hybrid powered propulsion system, MS Fridtjof Nansen will be a near identical twin to her sister ship MS Roald Amundsen.

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ANTARCTICA THE MOST REMOTE PLACE ON EARTH

Roald Amundsen: pioneer in polar exploration The Norwegian explorer Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872 – 1928) was a pioneer in polar exploration. Born in in a family of maritime trade, Roald promised his mother to stand out and become a doctor. When he was 21 his mother died and Amundsen immediately quit university for a life at sea. After successfully traversing Canada’s Northwest Passage in 1903, Amundsen was the first man on the South Pole in 1911. He reached the arctic waters early that year, after a journey of six months on his ship ‘Fram’.

On October 19 Amundsen set out with four companions, four sledges and 52 dogs in a second attempt to cross Antarctica. The team and sixteen surviving dogs arrived at the South Pole on December 14.

In June 1928 Amundsen died tragically. He disappeared while flying on a rescue mission in the Arctic. It is believed that the plane crashed in fog in the Barents Sea. Amundsen’s body was never found.

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Focus on corporations In this issue: Tillberg Design

INTERIOR DESIGN WITH A SCANDINAVIAN

TOUCH

H

Passenger experience on board increasingly important

increasingly looking at the hotel industry and leaders in the field of hospitality experience.

Today’s demanding traveller insists that the comfort on board is at least equivalent to that of a 4 or 5-star hotel. The keyword to meet this requirement: design. The right interior design can create the right feeling of luxury and a unique passenger experience.

When it comes to interior design in the cruise industry, several trends can be identified. For example, today’s cruise ships are often extremely modern or even chic inside, using rich fabrics and materials, high-quality carpets and sleek designer furniture. This applies to the public areas but also to the cabins, which are no less comfortable than luxury hotel rooms. As a result, a cruise ship has more and more the look and feel of a super yacht, only on a large scale. The traditional lobby is increasingly replaced by a public space that is furnished as a living room with comfortable furniture and coffee tables. In short, a place where the traveller likes to stay.

This also applies to the restaurants, which are

Fredrik Johansson, partner and

NOWADAYS THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE IS

no longer dining halls, but charmingly furnished

art director of Tillberg Design

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ON A CRUISE SHIP,

rooms where people can dine and linger

WITH INTERIOR DESIGN PLAYING A DECISIVE

leisurely. In recent years cruise ships have paid

ROLE. THE DESIGN REGULARLY LOOKS AT

much more attention to the design of fitness

THE HOTEL INDUSTRY TO ACHIEVE THE SAME

and wellness areas – after all, the traveller also

LEVEL OF LUXURY AND COMFORT ON BOARD.

likes to stay in shape on board.

DESIGNERS WHO ARE ALSO EXPERIENCED IN DESIGNING HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

Huge status

THEREFORE HAVE AN EDGE. AN EXAMPLE OF

It is not surprising that world-renowned

SUCH A DESIGN AGENCY IS TILLBERG DESIGN

designers and design agencies have been

OF SWEDEN, ACTIVE SINCE 1964 AND AS

increasingly called in to design and style cruise

INTERIOR DESIGNER INVOLVED IN A LONG LIST

ship interiors, even if they have never worked

OF INTERNATIONAL CRUISE SHIPS.

in the cruise industry before, such as at the Celebrity Edge recently. A company that has

All too often cruise ships are referred to as

built up an enormous status in the cruise

‘floating hotels’. That may sound a bit facetious,

industry is Tillberg Design of Sweden. This

but the comparison is not even that far-fetched.

well-known design agency designs interiors

In recent years architects and designers have

for hotels, restaurants and luxury cruise

for their designs of cruise ship interiors been

ships, including not only public areas such as

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restaurants, lounges, bars, spas and swimming

Cruises, Costa Crociere and TUI Cruises, among

pools, but also luxury private rooms such as

others. Tillberg Design is currently working on

suites and cabins.

the make-overs of two Holland America Line ships: MS Ryndam and MS Statendam will be

Tillberg Design takes care of the design down

re-launched and will sail from Australia as MS

to the last detail, so including materials,

Pacific Aria and MS Pacific Eden respectively.

colours, fabrics, furniture and lighting. ‘We

Johansson cannot wait for the result: ‘The

devise a unique design for each client. That

launch of a cruise ship designed by us is always

can be very contemporary, but also refined

very gratifying.’

classic’, says Fredrik Johansson, partner and art director of Tillberg Design. According to him

‘No limits’

the design process consists of three phases:

Tillberg Design is one of the many design

Envision, Shape, Create. This results in the best

agencies Bolidt works with. In its interior

conceivable design solutions, says Johansson.

designs, the Swedish company regularly

‘We really take the time to get to know the

chooses the high-quality decks from Hendrik-

customer and their design wishes. Our ultimate

Ido-Ambacht, the Netherlands. According to

goal is to arrive at a design that perfectly

Johansson, Bolidt’s floor systems are of high

matches the specific requirements of the client

quality, maintenance-free and safe. Moreover,

and is timeless at the same time. It takes about

Bolidt is a pleasant partner to work with.

three to five years to design and build the

Johansson says, ‘Bolidt more than lives up to its

interior. Moreover, the vessel will then be in

slogan “No Limits”. In large-scale projects such

service for at least ten years. This means that

as the design and production of a cruise ship,

everything we design must be easy to maintain

you must be able to count on solid partners. For

and extremely sustainable in every respect.’

me, “No limits” stands for reliability, flexibility and quality. Bolidt scores excellently on all three

Tillberg Design has built up an impressive

points.’

clientele. The Swedish company recently designed the complete interiors of the cruise

According to Johansson, Bolidt offers numerous

ships of Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity

design options, making the decks very easy to

TILLBERG DESIGN OF SWEDEN WAS FOUNDED IN 1964 AND HAS BRANCHES IN SWEDEN, POLAND AND THE UNITED STATES. THE COMPANY EMPLOYS A TOTAL OF

customise. Recently, the design of the MS

Real winner

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Costa neoRomantica of Costa Cruises showed

The cooperation between Tillberg Design and

DESIGNERS. IN SWEDEN,

this once again. Johansson says, ‘Passenger

Bolidt has now lasted 25 years, still to the

THE DESIGN AGENCY IS

experience on board is becoming increasingly

complete satisfaction of Johansson. ‘We like

LOCATED IN THE PLEASANT

important. We were able to customise the

to work with companies that, like Tillberg

SURROUNDINGS OF THE

design of Bolidt floors for our clients, creating

Design, are passionate about innovation.

HÖGANÄS MARINA. A

a truly unique atmosphere and experience, as

Bolidt constantly comes up with new solutions

PEACEFUL, RELAXING

can be seen in the Club Restaurant, the Vienna

and knows how to combine this with

LOCATION, SAYS

Lounge, the Wine & Cheese Bar and the

professionalism, flexibility and excellent service.

JOHANSSON. ‘WHEN I

Nightclub & Disco.’

If you manage to bring these things together, I

LOOK OUTSIDE AND SEE THE SHIPS PASSING BY, IT MAKES ME FORGET THE TIGHT DEADLINES WE WORK WITH FOR A MOMENT.’

think you’re a real winner.’

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CATCH A GLIMPSE OF OUR CREATIVE FUTURE

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INSPIRATION

LOOKING FOR IN NATURE...AND SOLUTIONS IN TECHNOLOGY “WE CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH OF NATURE,” WROTE HENRY THOREAU IN WALDEN. ONE MIGHT THINK THAT THE MODERN GENERATION, TRANSFIXED WITH SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES, MIGHT DISAGREE WITH THESE 19TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS. BUT IF THE MUSINGS OF SOME OF THE RISING STARS OF THE SUPERYACHT DESIGN FIELD ARE ANYTHING TO GO BY THEN NATURE IS EVERY BIT AS POWERFUL AND INFLUENTIAL A FORCE AS IT EVER WAS.

The rise in the number of younger ultra-high net worth individuals is also likely to push greater modernity to the forefront of the superyacht design process. “The main characteristics of a yacht’s hull will remain the same,” suggests Nick,”So it is up to us designers to push the boundaries of what is possible in both exterior and interior design in a clever way to meet the needs of these wealthy superyacht owners of the future.”

Over the next 20 years or so Timur says he expects to see For Sardinia-based Nicolo Piredda, inspiration comes

new technologies exerting an even greater influence, with

whenever he completely frees his mind from thoughts.

the increased use of glass in particular allowing space saving

“That could be in front of a beautiful sunset or while

superstructures to be developed.”Engines and other equipment

swimming in the pool,” says Nicolo.”But in the end I

onboard will also take up less space so the interior areas will

always translate it into the language of the sea, because

increase in size compared to now,” he suggests. “Also I believe

the final result mustn’t be a piece of floating architecture

we will see a new type of multifunctional superyacht that

or a super car. It must after all be the next super yacht!”

will combine features of a submarine and yacht together. A ‘subyacht’ perhaps!”

Dutch designer Nick Mezas grew up in the Caribbean island of Curacao and the beautiful nature of these idyllic surroundings

All new generation designers are faced with the task of

continues to shape his design thinking. “I would fantasise

developing a superyacht that is truly different, offering

about what an amazing experience it would be to discover

new solutions and experiences for clients compared with

other islands and see new horizons every day on your own

contemporary designs. “This fact affects every choice during

private yacht,” he says. “Those memories have always stayed

the design process,” suggests Nicolo,”One has to draw on

with me and still inspire me every day.”

the experiences of designers and naval architects in past decades, but also produce something that filters the pillars of

Turkish visionary Timur Bozca, adds,“Nature is the world’s most

the yachting industry with the fresh air needed for new design

effective designer. Millions of years of evolution have created

solutions. The yacht of tomorrow is always there, waiting one

some of the most sophisticated and efficient design solutions.

step ahead. It is up to us to deliver the right solutions to reach

And that is why inspiration often comes from the natural world

this next stage in the journey.”

and the animal kingdom.”

Nick similarly highlights the importance of creativity and While nature may be a muse for the new generation,

‘thinking outside the box’ for the designers of today as they

technology is the more practical enabler. It is, after all,

look to the future. “Delivering fresh and innovative designs

technology that offers up scope to enhance the basic forms

is not only important, but also fun and exciting,” he reflects.

provided by nature to deliver customised solutions that will

“Every owner wants to build a yacht with their own vision or

meet specific client needs in the future. As Nicolo observes,

dream. I feel it is my responsibility to capture exactly what he

”We will see thinner structures, more glass and open spaces,

or she is dreaming of and that, for me is the biggest challenge

but we will also witness a big domotics revolution, with

of all.”

onboard equipment and facilities becoming smarter and more automated. This will allow people to speak and interact with

Working with Bolidt gives these young designers a chance to

yachts in a way that facilitates onboard control.”

deliver such dreams and visions. As Nicolo points out,”As soon

as I stepped into Bolidt’s headquarters for the first time last year I could immediately appreciate the huge possibilities offered by their solutions. Studying Bolidt’s way of doing things helped me focus on the future needs of the market, as well as the environment, and shape my own ideas about next generation superyachts.”

Nick Mezas echoes these thoughts, paying tribute to the way Bolidt helps designers distinguish their work from others in this competitive sector: “Bolidt not only inspires designers with their synthetic systems, it encourages them to be daring and to experiment, with their products. This helps us build our vision for future generation superyacht

Timur Bozca

designs, but makes it fun as well!”

The world of yacht design has seen some incredible innovations in the last decade, and one of the designers leading the way is Turkish visionary Timur Bozca. Creative, positive minded, and always developing new skills, he is constantly inspired by unique ideas that help him to manifest his dreams into reality. Following his philosophy Everything for a reason, Timur has cultivated a keen eye for detail and always aims for perfection.

Timur is equally enthusiastic about the benefits of working with Bolidt in terms of unlocking innovation. “I have found that with Bolidt’s wide product range they are better able to meet your requests,” he says.”The fact that there are fewer limits, means more creativity! If you want to push the boundaries as a designer, you need a partner like Bolidt without any doubt.”

Bolidt’s strong commitment to working with young designers in this specialist sector is stressed by Jacco van Overbeek, Director Maritime Division of Bolidt. He says,”It is vitally important that we engage with up-and-coming talent in the industry. This allows us to get valuable insights about the likely future direction of superyacht design and gives us a chance to inspire and encourage emerging

He obtained his bachelor degree in Automotive & Transport Design from the UK’s Coventry University, and then went on to boost his 3D modeling skills at Majenta Academy.

After earning a master’s degree in Yacht Design from Italy’s Politecnico di Milano and winning different awards including Young Designer of The Year 2015, Timur opens his own design studio, introducing to the world his most unique luxury vehicle concepts. Timur Bozca designs are exquisite in style and innovative in execution.

designers, making they are fully aware of the capabilities of some of our exciting new products for superyacht decks and spaces.”

One of the ways that Bolidt aims to inspire young designers is by inviting them to their headquarters in Hendrik-IdoAmbacht for a Bolidream experience. Bolidream is a creative session in the Bolidt laboratory, where young designers can get the chance to experiment with some of the latest products and technology.

The ties forged such visits are long lasting. As Nick concludes,”The Bolidt team has always made me feel welcome and almost part of the family. Whenever I need information or have questions during projects, Bolidt is quick to reply and provide me with what I need. It is easier to embrace the future knowing that Bolidt will be there to join me, and other designers, along the way!”

Timur Bozca’s Black Swan super yacht is an ostentatious and bold design. The 229 foot vessel sports a rich black exterior and powerful lines — it even looks a bit devious, in the best possible way. The hull has a distinctive point, and a helicopter landing pad is placed prominently on its top deck.

Nicolò Piredda

Nick Mezas

Born in Nuoro, Sardinia (Italy), in June 1994, I started studying humanities at the Liceo Classico G. Asproni in Nuoro. In 2013 the academic studies continued getting into the design world with a technical education given by the Interior Design course of Politecnico di Milano. In this period I got in contact with several design fields, from houses, museums and temporary retails to product and graphic projects, designing concepts with different styles and focusing on material studies. I got the bachelor graduation in July 2016 presenting the Tund one Ventitré.

During 2017 I attended the Master in Yacht Design of POLI. Design department of Politecnico di Milano where I had the opportunity to design the concept of two different projects: the 38m semi-displacement Motor boat with Nuance Team and the 80ft Fast-Cruiser Sailboat with NAMI Team.

Already since I was very young, I’ve had a passion for superyachts. People close to me remember that I, as a child, drew on paper – and on walls – the lines of the superyachts I dreamt about, all the while knowing that I would later become a yacht designer.

Now, after years of closely following the evolution in yacht design and having acquired a degree in naval architecture, things have only changed for the better. I still aim for those unique and timeless lines, but now in a perfect marriage with functionality and practicality. And what I consider a major advantage is that I have now acquired the skills to not only give expression to my own dreams, but to also help others realize theirs. To that end I, together with my team, gladly accept all the input a client wishes to provide, knowing that said participation will almost guarantee that the final design at hand will be unique in more ways than one.

The first important step of my nascent career is signed by M/Y Galàna, the 60m Explorer Yacht designed for Oceanco that has been chosen as Winner of the Young Designer of the Year Award 2018. It was elected during the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards on 28th January 2018 in Kitzbuhel, Austria.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR

#TAYDG A few years ago Esthec, Oceanco, Boat International and Bolidt joined together to arrange a special event to commemorate Dutch yachting innovation; The Annual Young Designers Getaway. This has now become an annual event.

The two-day event creates a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere for the next generation of superyacht designers to freely share ideas with their peers and industry experts alike.

So keep an eye out for the next one.

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SUPERYACHT MARKET Most popular destinations

NORTH EUROPE

NORTH AMERICA RED SEA CARIBBEAN S O U T H EUROPE SOUTH EAST ASIA

CENTRAL AMERICA INDIAN OCEAN

AUSTRALIA

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Top 10 luxury superyacht builders

by Superyachtpages.com, october 2018

1

Amels

The Netherlands

2

Blohm+Voss

Germany

3

Christensen Shipyards

United States of America

4

Feadship

The Netherlands

5

Fincantieri Yachts

Italy

6

Heesen Yachts

The Netherlands

7

Lürssen

Germany

8

Nobiskrug

Germany

9

Oceanco

The Netherlands

10

Perini Navi

Italy

SUPERYACHT MARKET 2017 & 2018 Ship deliveries > 30 mtr.

21,6%

30,1%

Global market share Dutch market share

2017

2018

Ship deliveries > 30 mtr.

4.08 billion

# 149

Global deliveries

Average price per superyacht EUR 57 million

1.19 billion

Approx 10% of available teak can be used as decking material

# 21

100% of Bolidt material can be used as decking material

Dutch deliveries

Only a few thousand cubic meters of teak will be available from trees that are at least 70 years old

Bolidt decking systems are manufactured per project; no stock is produced to minimalize the Co2 footprint

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FLOATING FARMS, BRAIN WAVE PASSWORDS, AND COFFEE-POWERED CARS ARE JUST SOME OF THE INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS THAT WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE. PRODUCT DESIGN CAN BE DEFINED AS THE IDEA GENERATION, CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT, TESTING AND MANUFACTURING OR

FOCUS ON

IMPLEMENTATION OF A PHYSICAL

DUTCH DESIGN OBJECT OR SERVICE. PRODUCT DESIGNERS CONCEPTUALIZE AND EVALUATE IDEAS, MAKING THEM TANGIBLE THROUGH PRODUCTS IN A MORE SYSTEMATIC APPROACH. WE ARE SHOWING YOU A FEW FUTURISTIC INNOVATIONS IN PRODUCT DESIGN.

It’s hard to imagine the Netherlands without bikes. But what happens when you combine inventive built-from-scratch parts with the latest tech? Revolutionary stuff.

The smart looking bikes from VanMoof have build in theft defense systems. And their slick, secretly superpowered Electrified has shattered all stereotypes of what an e-bike should look or ride like.

The Audi Q4 e-tron concept provides a glimpse of the next stage of Audi electric mobility and is due to be presented as a volume-production vehicle in late 2020/early 2021. Lorenzo Mariotti has rendered what the vehicle may look like.

Dutch Audi importer Pon Dealer Group is partner of the Bolidt Innovation Center.

In collaboration with Arkup, Dutch architect Koen Olthuis from Waterstudio designed these zero-emmisions floating homes. They feature waste management, rainwater harvesting and water purification systems. These livable yaghts are designed as such that they can withstand high winds, floods and hurricanes thanks to their elevation system.

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SPECTACULAR

ENTERTAINMENT ON THE IT TOOK THREE YEARS TO BUILD THE SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS. THE RESULT IS IMPRESSIVE: THE SPECTACULAR SHIP IS A COMPLETE FLOATING HOLIDAY PARK. FANCY AN EVENING OF 3D CINEMA, PLUNGING FULL SPEED FROM THE HIGHEST WATERSLIDE ON THE HIGH SEAS, OR HAVING A DRINK WITH ROBOTS? IT’S ALL POSSIBLE ON THE SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS, THE LARGEST CRUISE SHIP IN THE WORLD.

HIGH SEAS

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Symphony of the Seas: only one can be the greatest

the Bionic Bar on the Royal Promenade. Here, your daiquiri is made and served by robots.

Cheers, bleep, bleep.

Tired from all the excitement? Then it’s time to retreat to your exclusive cabin. The Symphony of the Seas has no less than 2,759 cabins, accommodating 5,475 passengers. The cabins

The Symphony of the Seas offers an endless

are extremely comfortable and offer views of

array of entertainment, so luckily for passengers,

‘Central Park’, the ‘Boardwalk’ or the open sea.

cruises take several days. On board, you can see

Thanks to cutting-edge technology, some cabins

Broadway musicals every day, while on another

have a virtual balcony, creating a spacious feel.

stage a full ensemble orchestra is playing. There

Those who opt for one of the lavish suites have

are several figure skating shows, and in the

access to a private lounge with ocean view and

AquaTheater, sensational water shows are given,

access to the exclusive sun deck.

complete with splashing fountains, stunts and lighting and sound effects. In other words: get

Glow-in-the-dark

ready to be entertained.

The Symphony of the Seas is the fourth ship of Royal Caribbean International (RCI) in the Oasis

The floating holiday park has no less than 24

class: the Champions League, so to speak, of

swimming pools and many waterslides that

cruise ships. The shipping company already had

stretch out over several decks, including the

the biggest cruise ship in the world with the

highest slide on the high seas. In addition, there

Harmony of the Seas, but they decided to go

are hot tubs, FlowRider surf simulators, a laser

one step further. The construction of the ship

game arena, an ice rink, a basketball court and

took three years in total; an amazing feat by

two climbing walls. If you want to take it easy,

the shipbuilding company STX France in Saint-

you can visit the Vitality Spa for a massage,

Nazaire, which has been a preferred supplier of

facial treatment, haircut or relaxing yoga session.

RCI since many years.

Bionic bar

Another familiar name was entrusted with the

The Symphony of the Seas also offers many

installation of all ship decks: Bolidt. With our

culinary delights. There is an excellent kitchen

special decks, custom-developed for the cruise

on board. The Royal Caribbean Dynamic Dining

industry, and our own application teams, we

Concept features a wide variety of fresh dishes

were the go-to firm to bring this gigantic task

served in 22 restaurants, which are open 24/7.

– installing 18 decks, totalling 20,000 square

The Symphony of the Seas also has several bars.

metres – to a successful conclusion. Bolidt has

Undoubtedly the most remarkable of these is

been working closely with both RCI and the

French shipbuilder for many years and has

Symphony of the Seas: big figures

already fitted a large number of cruise ships with decks, including four previous megaships in the

Gross tonnage: 220,000

Oasis class.

Length: 362 metres Width: 47 metres

The exterior decks, staircase steps and benches

Draught: 9 metres

are made of Bolideck Future Teak, a durable

Cruising speed: 23 knots

and low-maintenance synthetic floor system

Voltage: 110/220 volt

that looks and feels like real teak. For the public

Cabins: 2,759

areas and the deck finish above the cabins,

Passengers: 5,475

Bolideck Select Soft was chosen, a sound-

Crew members: 2,390

®

®

absorbing material with endless colour and design options. The Abyss Arrival on deck 6 features Bolideck® Glow. This deck material stores solar energy during the day and creates a spectacular glow-in-the-dark effect after sundown: an added attraction next to all the restaurants, bars, entertainment and sports and games facilities!

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T H E B O L I D T I N N O V A T I O N C E N T E R

GET CONNECTED WITH THE BOLIDT

CHEMISTRY Bolidt immerses visitors in the world of synthetics

THE BOLIDT INNOVATION CENTER WILL OPEN ITS DOORS TO VISITORS IN 2019. A BREEDING GROUND FOR INNOVATION AND A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, THIS CENTER WILL GIVE VISITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE, FEEL AND EXPERIENCE HOW OUR MATERIALS ARE CREATED. THEY CAN ALSO TRY THEIR HAND IN THE OPEN SOURCE LABORATORY AND COME UP WITH THEIR OWN APPLICATIONS FOR THERMOSETTING POLYMERS. AT THE BOLIDT INNOVATION CENTER, HISTORY WILL BE WRITTEN AND THE FUTURE CREATED. VISITORS WILL REMEMBER THEIR CENTER FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.

Rotterdam: international sea port, heart of the

It's a riveting story that’s far too interesting just

Dutch maritime sector and gateway to Europe.

to tell it. You have to see it, feel it, experience

The ideal starting point for a visit to the Bolidt

it. You can make materials, try them out, test

Innovation Center. Hop on board a high-speed

them and come up with new applications for

taxi at the spot that was once the terminal of

them at the Bolidt Innovation Center. And it's

the Holland America Line. As you sail along the

all designed for the visitors’ benefit.

river Noord, you’ll pass well-known shipbuilders like Damen, Heerema, Royal IHC and Oceanco.

Relentless tests

Listening to the audio tour, you’ll hear all about

The Bolidt Innovation Center represents the

Bolidt’s applications and the many sectors

experience economy 2.0 – the customer

the company operates in around the world.

experience reinvented. Visitors are immersed

At the end of the short boat trip, you’ll arrive

in the world of Bolidt. Put on a virtual reality

at the Bolidt Innovation Center for a unique

headset and see what materials Bolidt has

programme that’s been tailored to you.

developed especially for your sector, but also what other outside-the-box solutions are

Bolidt’s story can be summarised in just a

possible. There’s a wall with over 600 samples

few words: over 55 years of innovation,

that shows the total range of Bolidt systems.

replacing traditional materials and so do our bit

The ‘Inzoomer’ shows how materials are made

towards fostering a better and healthier living

antibacterial or fire-resistant at a microscopic

environment in terms of design, sustainability,

level. At the Bolidt Innovation Center, materials

safety, hygiene and data & energy. Bolidt is

are also subjected to relentless mechanical

a pioneer in every sector it operates in; an

tests, culminating in the ‘Cliffhanger’ (spoiler

inventor of trailblazing sustainable materials.

alert: the car really sticks to the ceiling).

But the experience isn’t just entertainment.

industry. You’ll come away from the Bolidt

The Bolidt Innovation Center may be a great

Innovation Center with more knowledge, new

spectacle, but it’s also a fascinating museum

insights, brilliant ideas, ultra-new applications

on the history of thermosetting polymers.

and a head full of inspiration. You’ll remember

There’ll be real people working in the labs

your visit for a long time to come. Wouldn’t

too, and visitors can also try their hand in the

this kind of decking be the perfect solution for

open source laboratory. You can look over the

our ship? Can this synthetic wall coating also

shoulder of a Bolidt employee and see how

strengthen the construction of our platform?

innovations are created, plus you'll get the

Wouldn’t an artistic deck like this look super

opportunity to shape the future of the maritime

cool on my superyacht?

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Detecting movement Bolidt is no stranger to experience; we’ve already integrated it into our synthetic systems, as you can see from the spectacular Bolideck® Glow ship deck that lights up in the dark. Or the Ferrari go-kart track on the Norwegian Joy cruise ship. And also from the Bolideck® Future Teak, a durable synthetic system that feels and looks like genuine teak. And experience goes even further. Bolidt offers an incredible range of possibilities. Using modern technology, Bolidt is capable of adding information to materials. The decks can transmit data and also be transformed into an interface. They can register movement and detect dangerous situations in shipping too.

View on ‘The Terrace’, showcasing Bolidt outdoor applications

“We believe in the added value of

co-creation: engaging with clients on new applications and techniques or jointly rolling out commercial activities.“

So experience is in Bolidt’s DNA and the Bolidt

of co-creation: engaging with clients on new

Innovation Center shows you the stories behind

applications and techniques or jointly rolling out

the materials. What Bolidt does for itself, it can

commercial activities.

also do for clients. What’s your company’s DNA? How can you let your customers experience

Innovation, experience and co-creation all

this? Brainstorm with Bolidt and find out how

taking place in a high-tech building – one that

the materials can tell your story.

has earned the BREEAM Excellent certificate and that embodies Bolidt’s story. Transparent,

Cross-fertilisation and co-creation

everything under one roof and focused on

Bolidt is a true niche player. Those working in

chemistry in all senses of the word. Inside,

the cruise ship industry often think Bolidt only

all the walls are see-through, underlining the

makes decks for cruise ships. There’ s no shame

open-source nature of our work. From a glass

in that. Bolidt, however, works for all sectors

gallery, you look out over a large exhibition

in the maritime industry, where innovations

floor where materials undergo all kinds of

often result from cross-fertilisation. So let’s do

tests. The Bolidt Innovation Center is also home

away with pigeonholing. The Bolidt Innovation

to a library, restaurant, sports facilities and a

Center doesn’t distinguish between sectors,

boardroom overlooking the water. A transparent

just between five themes: design, sustainability,

panoramic lift takes visitors to a colourful roof

safety, hygiene and data & energy. That frees us

terrace, where Bolidt’s outdoor applications are

from constraints, because our products having

showcased. You’ll see Rotterdam in the distance,

antibacterial, seamless, wear-resistant or heat-

but you’ll probably stay a while longer on your

resistant properties means they can be applied in

visit.

lots of sectors. At the Bolidt Innovation Center, we can share solutions between industries.

After all, Bolidt believes in the added value

Visit and combine You can visit the Bolidt Innovation Center on

OCEANCO

request; a programme will be tailored specifically for you. Clients in the maritime sector can combine a visit to the Bolidt Innovation Center with a tour of Dutch companies, fairs and events. What’s more, Rotterdam is a perfect starting point to discover the rest of maritime Europe.

HYPERLOOP

BOLIDT INNOVATION CENTER

HISWA

BOLIDT INNOVATION CENTER

HENDRIK IDO AMBACHT THE NETHERLANDS

OCEANCO ROYAL IHC DAMEN GROUP FEADSHIP HEESEN YACHTS AMELS SHIPYARD DE HOOP ROYAL HUISMAN

DUTCH EVENTS

DUTCH INNOVATION

DUTCH SHIPYARDS

4 8 16 80 85 125 130 160

KM KM KM KM KM KM KM KM

IABR HYPERLOOP DUTCH INNOVATION FACTORY RIJKSMUSEUM BOERHAAVE EVOLUON

15 KM 35 KM 40 KM 60 KM 100 KM

EUROPORT MARITIME INDUSTRY ISE METS HISWA WAF DUTCH DESIGN WEEK MARINE MAINTENANCE

15 30 100 100 100 100 100 100

KM KM KM KM KM KM KM KM

MONACO YACHT SHOW

PORT OF ROTTERDAM

MEYER WERFT

SCHEEPVAART MUSEUM

EUROPEAN SHIPYARDS

DUTCH ATTRACTIONS

ROTTERDAM MARITIME CAPITAL OF EUROPE MARITIME MUSEUM HET NIEUWE INSTITUUT CORPUS RIETVELDSCHRÖDER HOUSE SCHEEPSVAARTMUSEUM

15 15 15 60

KM KM KM KM

60 KM 100 KM

MEYER WERFT LÜRSSEN WERFT BLOHM + VOSS NOBISKRUG STX FRANCE FINCANTIERI BENETTI FERETTI GROUP

EUROPEAN EVENTS

290 400 494 580 865 1.330 1.340 1.420

KM KM KM KM KM KM KM KM

MAISON ET OBJET 440 LONDON DESIGN FEST. 385 VITRA 700 SALONE DEL MOBILE 1.035 CANNES YACHT FEST. 1.295 MONACO YACHT SHOW 1.340 THE SUPERYACHT SHOW1.495

MARITIME SERVICES

KM KM KM KM KM KM KM

BOSKALIS PORT OF ROTTERDAM VAN OORD STX MARITIME SERVICES HOLLAND YACHTING GROUP PORT OF AMSTERDAM

10 15 15 90

KM KM KM KM

100 KM 100 KM

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DUTCH

DANCE

DOMINATES

Seven of the best djs in the world are Dutch, including number one Martin Garrix, according to the latest public vote organised by DJ Mag. It is the third year in a row that Garrix has held the top spot. Martin Garrix, who is just 22 and whose real name is Martijn Garritsen, signed his first record deal when he was just 16. Second in the list is the Belgian duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike while Hardwell, the Dutch dj who has now stopped touring and previous two times champion, was third. The rest of the Dutch line-up are Armin van Buuren (5) who has topped the ranking five times, TiĂŤsto, who headed the list three times, new entries Don Diabolo and Oliver Heldens (7 and 9) and Afrojack, who holds on to his eighth place.

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Why are there so many Dutch DJs in the electronic music industry?

Bobbing to a beat is second nature in the Netherlands which is leading the global electronic dance music scene and is the home of the world’s top DJs. It is so deep-rooted in the culture it will grab a hold of you anywhere and when you least expect it.

Whether you’re out clothing shopping or watching TV you’ll find yourself raving to a beat in no time. You’ll be minding your business and boom some wicked tune will seep through the speakers at the station and you’ll bust a move in public. It is crazy out here. Guaranteed the bug will get you during the commercial break of your favourite programme.

It’s no surprise then that seven of the top 10 DJs in the world are from the Netherlands.

The export of popular Dutch music is worth roughly €158.8 million and rising.

The dominance of Dutch DJs on music charts has paved the way for 170 dance music events in the country with 2.7 million annual visitors every year and has become a significant feature of the economy.

The Netherlands electronic dance culture dates back to the late 1980s. In the last decade Dutch DJs consistently rank high in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs. From 2003 onwards at least two Dutch DJs have been included in the world’s top 3.

You have to ask yourself what the x-factor is that makes these Dutch boys Top DJs. Well apart from a super cute accent (shuper as Garrix pronounces it).

These guys are so valuable to the country that in 2014 five of them were revered on a postage stamp of their own. The October release of the stamps coincided with the 2014 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), one of the world’s largest gatherings of dance music professionals, artists and fans.

It’s sheer and utter wizardry and it will grab a hold of you no matter how conservative you imagine yourself to be. Are your ‘hands up in the air’ yet? It’s like being in a scene of The Matrix only people are walking around with headphones to access the grid.

Dutch event The Flying Dutch

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CRUISE INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE 2018

386 ships

26.7

26.7

million passengers

billion revenues passengers

MAJOR SAILING REGIONS

4.0% ALASKA

9.4% NORTHWEST EUROPE

1.2% CANADA NEW ENGLAND 0.3% DOMESTIC WATERWAYS

1.4% TRANS ATLANTIC 1.3% BERMUDA

0.9% HAWAII

3.3% 38.4% WEST COAST (MEXICO) CARIBBEAN BAHAMAS

14.2% MEDITERRANEAN

15.1% ASIA/PACIFIC

2.1% CANARY ISLANDS

0.4% PANAMA CANAL

0.4% AFRICA

1.2% INDIAN OCEAN/RED SEA

2.1% SOUTH AMERICA 0.1% WORLD CRUISES

0.2% ANTARCTICA

4.0% AUSTRALIA

LARGEST CRUISE COMPANIES WORLDWIDE CARNIVAL CORPORATION Carnival

1

Costa

2

Princess

3

Aida

4

Holland 5 America

P&O

6

P&O 7 Australia

Cunard Line

8 Seabourn

TOTAL

Ships

26

14

17

13

15

7

5

3

5

105

Berths

69,890

34,847

45,180

30,212

26,022

17,311

7,710

6,712

2,558

240,442

Market share

16.3%

6.9%

6.8%

3.8%

3.1%

2,1%

1.7%

0.8%

0.3%

41.8%

ROYAL CARIBBEAN 9 Royal Caribbean

Celebrity

10 TUI

11

12 Pullmantur SkySea

13 Azamura

TOTAL

Ships

25

13

6

4

1

3

52

Berths

80,690

25,330

14,784

7,358

1,800

2,122

132,084

Market share

16.1%

3.1%

1.9%

1.5%

0.5%

0.2%

23.3%

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 14 15 Norwegian Oceania Regent

TOTAL

Ships

16

6

4

26

Berths

46,930

5,256

2,660

54,846

Market share

8.6%

0.5%

0.3%

9.4%

MSC CRUISES MSC

16

TOTAL

Ships

15

Berths

44,640

Market share

8.0%

GENTING HONG KONG 17 Dream Star Cruises cruises

18

19 Crystal

TOTAL

Ships

4

2

3

9

Berths

6,505

6,800

2,104

15,409

Market share

2.6%

1.8%

0.2%

8.0%

OF THE CURRENT FLEET OF ABOVE CRUISE COMPANIES, BOLIDT HAS SUCCESSFULLY WORKED ON THE: 1 Carnival Carnival Breeze Carnival Splendor Carnival Conquest Carnival Miracle Carnival Lengend Carnival Pride Carnival Victory Carnival Triumph Carnival Sunshine Carnival Paradise Carnival Elation Carnival Inspiration Carnival Imagination Carnival Fascination Carnival Sensation Carnival Ecstasy Carnival Fantasy 2 Costa Costa Smeralda 3 Princess Coral Princess Golden Princess Island Princess Royal Princess Pacific Princess 4 Aida AIDAcara AIDAvita AIDAaura AIDAbella AIDAluna AIDAablu AIDAsol AIDAmar AIDAstella AIDAdiva AIDAnova 5 Holland America Line Amsterdam Eurodam Koningsdam Nieuw Statendam Maasdam Nieuw Amsterdam Noordam Oosterdam Prinsendam Rotterdam Veendam Volendam Westerdam Zaandam Zuiderdam 6 P&O Oceana Ventura Oriana Arcadia Aurora Adonia 7 Cunard Line Queen Mary II 8 Seabourn Seabourn Quest Seabourn Odyssey Seabourn Sojourn 9 Royal Carribean Empress of the Seas Majesty of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas Vision of the Seas Voyager of the Seas Explorer of the Seas Adventure of the Seas Navigator of the Seas Mariner of the Seas Radiance of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas Serenade of the Seas Jewel of the Seas Freedom of the Seas Liberty of the Seas Independence of the Seas Oasis of the Seas Allure of the Seas Harmony of the Seas Symphony of the Seas Quantum of the Seas 10 Celebrity Celebrity Edge Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Reflection Celebrity Constellation Celebrity Solstice Celebrity Milennium Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Xpedition Celebrity Summit 11 TUI Marella Explorer 2 Marella Discovery Mein Schiff 3 Mein Schiff 4 Mein Schiff 5 Mein Schiff 6 12 Pulmantur Horizon Monarch Sovereign Zenith 13 SkySea Golden Era 14 Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Escape Norwegian Joy Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian Getaway Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Star Norwegian Gem Norwegian Jade Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Epic Norwegian Sky Norwegian Sun Pride of America 15 Oceania Regatta 16 MSC Cruises MSC Armonia MSC Divina MSC Fantasia MSC Lirica MSC Magnifica MSC Meraviglia MSC Musica MSC Opera MSC Orchestra MSC Poesia MSC Preziosa MSC Sinfonia MSC Splendida 17 Star Cruises SuperStar Gemini SuperStar Aquarius SuperStar Pisces SuperStar Leo Superstar Virgo 18 Dream Cruises Genting Dream World Dream 19 Crystal Cruises Crystal Endeavor Crystal Harmony Crystal Symphony

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REDUCING IMPACT NOISE ON BOARD TO A MINIMUM TODAY’S PASSENGERS PREFER NOT TO HEAR THAT THEY’RE ON BOARD A CRUISE SHIP. THAT’S WHY CRUISE COMPANIES ARE PLACING EVERSTRICTER DEMANDS ON NOISE REDUCTION. LIKE ITS CLIENTS, BOLIDT IS ALWAYS PUSHING THE ENVELOPE. WHAT’S OUR SECRET? A CONTINUOUS DRIVE TO INNOVATE. BOLIDT’S SOUNDPROOFING SYSTEMS CAN REDUCE IMPACT NOISE ON BOARD TO A MINIMUM.

Droning engines, the footsteps of crew and passengers, lifts going up and down, music from nightclubs and moving gym equipment: sound never stops on a cruise ship. To ensure passengers in their cabins can sleep in peace and quiet, major cruise line companies trust Bolidt’s expertise. Bolidt’s synthetic decks are Paul de Ruijter BSc., Senior Technical Support Specialist at Bolidt

not only anti-skid, durable, hard-wearing and environmentally friendly, they also provide excellent sound insulation. The quality of its products has made Bolidt the noise reduction

“ During the construction of a ship we frequently test decks in various compositions to see whether the required noise reduction levels are met.”

expert of choice for the cruise industry for 25 years.

With systems like Bolideck® Future Teak and Bolideck® Select Soft, Bolidt makes an important contribution to reducing impact noise on board.

The sound-insulating properties of the Bolidt decks mean passengers in their cabins barely hear the noise coming from the deck above them. No one hears the joggers doing their early morning rounds on the Bolideck® Select Soft

jogging track. And if you sleep underneath one

and by varying thicknesses. This means we can

of the restaurants on board, you won’t hear a

achieve some major noise reduction.”

thing thanks to Bolideck Future Teak, no matter ®

how long the diners are burning the midnight

Sophisticated computer model

oil. With Bolidt’s systems, even the sound of a

The maximum decibel level in the ‘comfort

ball bouncing on the basketball court is reduced

classes’ nowadays is the one on the open

to an acceptable level.

decks, in the public spaces and in the cabins.

To ensure their ship complies with the demands

Massive noise reduction

of the desired comfort class, cruise companies

Reducing noise on board has become more and

approach Bolidt at an early stage in the ship's

more important over the years. “Demand for

construction. Van Overbeek: “Everything begins

luxury and comfort has increased enormously.

with the client's requirements: how many

Today’s passengers don’t want to hear they’re

decibels of noise reduction must be realised

on board a cruise ship,” says Jacco van

at a specific location on the ship? We then

Overbeek, Bolidt’s Maritime Division Director.

look at what synthetic systems we can employ

“And cruise line companies are building

to achieve this challenging target. We come

increasingly luxurious ships and setting ever-

up with the ideal mix of top layer and various

stricter demands on noise reduction. We

underlays for every part of the ship. This is done

respond to these demands and are constantly

in close consultation with the client. As a ship is

pushing the envelope, just like they are. By

being built, we frequently test decks in various

continuing to innovate, we succeed time and

compositions to see whether the required

again in fulfilling the wishes of both passengers

noise reduction levels can be met. Based on

and cruise companies alike.”

the findings, the cruise company can decide what system to have fitted to which part of

Bolidt didn't develop its expertise in

the ship. This means the client gets the best of

soundproofing overnight; it’s been working

both worlds: a hard-wearing and aesthetically

on the technology for almost 25 years. In

pleasing top layer, as well as the desired noise

developing decks for the cruise industry, the

reduction level.”

company has always kept its eye on the real issue: reducing impact noise. Van Overbeek:

The expertise of noise reduction that Bolidt

“In the past, we fitted decks made of granulate.

has built up over 25 years is partly due to its

They had a rough surface and insulated noise

clients, believes Paul de Ruijter, Senior Technical

very well because of the air between the

Support Specialist at Bolidt. “Every time we’ve

granulate. Nowadays, cruise companies often

developed new synthetic deck systems for the

opt for Bolideck Future Teak. This material

cruise industry, we’ve been able to test them

allows them to replace real teak with a more

extensively in shipyards in Germany and France,

durable hard-wearing alternative that also

using a life-size model of part of the ship,

protects the ship better. Bolideck Future Teak

with the cabins fitted out exactly the same as

presents some new challenges in terms of noise

the actual ship, including the wall, floor and

however because the top layer is flat and rock

ceiling insulation. This has allowed us to fit

hard. That tends to increase impact noise. We’ve

various systems to the deck above the cabin

solved this challenge by using soft underlays

and test them in situ. Using this method, we’ve

with very specific noise-insulating properties,

been able to perfectly map how our systems

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contribute to reducing impact noise in the spaces below. By working together in this way, our expertise has grown enormously over the years.”

Nowadays, the noise-reducing qualities of Bolidt’s materials are tested not only in shipyards, but also on the computer. Bolidt collaborates in this with Lloyd's Register, an agency specialising in the technical research and analysis of sound and noise reduction.

De Ruijter: “Lloyd’s does calculations for Bolidt in which a number of different variables, such as the properties of the materials in our synthetic deck systems, are entered in a sophisticated computer model. We then test this against the results of the practical test that we carried out above the cabin. With the computer model, we can vary the construction of the decks endlessly and determine the ideal mix of top layer and underlay to achieve the desired noise reduction. This has thrown up material mixes that we couldn’t have found without the model. Together with Lloyd’s, we’ve been able to successfully predict the noise level in cabins for several cruise ships.”

Increasingly challenging Over the 25 years that Bolidt has been developing its synthetic deck systems, the question from cruise companies has never really changed: make sure that the decibel level on board decreases. De Ruijter: “Of course, fulfilling this strict requirement is getting harder and harder. It’s like telling an athlete to keep improving on their best time. But that’s what’s so great about this: we strive to set world records every day.”

Sound is not only an issue on cruise ships. Noise reduction also plays a big role in other industries in which Bolidt operates. Through various innovations, Bolidt reduces or prevents noise resonance, contact noise and structural noise in these industries. Examples of these innovations are mass suspension systems in floating floor systems, viscoelastic Bolidt (under) layers and glues. Bolidt will also continue to innovate in this area in the future.

Paul de Ruijter measures sound pressure levels in Cauberg Huygens receptive room underneath the steel deck with BolideckÂŽ finish. On this BolideckÂŽ floor finish the tapping machine excites the deck with frequencies ranging from 25 up to 4000 Hz.

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THERE IS

SOMETHING UNUSUAL GOING ON INSIDE

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REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN AND PANORAMIC VIEWS CELEBRITY EDGE: FLOATING AT SEA

Cruise ships can stand out in many ways. The latest acquisition by Celebrity Cruises excels in cutting-edge design. The innovative core, the revolutionary magic carpet and the fresh interior ideas of worldfamous designers: everything is on the edge on board the Celebrity Edge.

The catchy slogan says it all: Celebrity Edge. A ship designed to leave the future behind. The newest acquisition by Celebrity Cruises may not be the largest ship with a length of 306 meters, but it definitely is unique in design. The Celebrity Edge was designed entirely in 3D, resulting in new, hitherto unknown design options. The aim was to give passengers on board – there is room for 2,908 passengers – a completely new

is something unusual going on inside.’ Cruise

experience: closer to the sea than ever before.

ships are normally built according to the age-old principle that the hull gives the ship its stability.

The basis for this is laid with the carcass of the

The architects of the Celebrity Edge have done

ship, or as Celebrity Cruises itself puts it: ‘There

things differently. The ship has a solid core,

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making it more outward-facing. This innovative

area on one of the sun decks.

design allows the sides of the ship to be more open. The result: an enormous amount of

The Bolidt Bolideck® Future Teak application

daylight and beautiful panoramic views.

teams installed the environmentally friendly alternative to real teak decks on decks,

Floating above the sea

balconies, in public indoor spaces and the Magic

In addition to its ground-breaking, outward-

Carpet. The wear-resistant Bolideck® Select Hard

looking design, the Celebrity Edge boasts even

was chosen for the area where the passengers

more innovations, such as the ‘Magic Carpet’,

board the vessel. In addition, the weather-

a platform on the side of the ship. The magic:

resistant and sound-absorbing Bolideck® Select

The deck is adjustable in height, floats above

Soft has been used for the balcony cabins. The

the sea and offers travellers spectacular views of

anti-slip properties of this material also come in

the water. The Magic Carpet is furnished with

handy on the jogging track of the ship. Running

luxurious plush furniture, a bar and a stage for

a lap is a great opportunity to take a good look

live music: ‘You can do magic.’

at all the design on board the Celebrity Edge.

The interior design of the Celebrity Edge was also created in a completely different manner.

Celebrity Edge in figures:

Celebrity Cruises selected interior designers such as Kelly Hoppen, Tom Wright, Patricia Urquiola

Gross tonnage: 129,500

and Nate Berkus. Although world famous, they

Length: 306 metres

had never worked in the cruise industry before.

Width: 39 metres

A risk? Nah, off the beaten track, Celebrity

Draught: 8 metres

Cruises must have thought. According to the

Cruising speed: 22 knots

shipping company, the cooperation with the top

Voltage: 110/220 volt

designers did not yield standard ideas, but fresh

Cabins: 1,467

interiors. According to Celebrity Cruises, the

Passengers: 2,908

ship features so much design innovation that it was not difficult to choose a name for it: ‘Every single design element has been taken to the leading edge of possibility.’

Chequered deck As specialists in high-quality deck materials, Bolidt helped the architects and designers of the Celebrity Edge to produce their unique designs.

For each application, we advised which synthetic CELEBRITY EDGE IS

systems could best be used. We looked at such

THE FIRST EDGE-CLASS

things as wear resistance, maintenance, cleaning

CRUISE SHIP OPERATED

and acoustic insulation. Also important: Bolidt

BY CELEBRITY CRUISES.

provided advice and explanations about the

CELEBRITY EDGE WAS

wide range of design options of each product,

CONSTRUCTED AT THE

which can be seen, for example, in the striking

STX SHIPYARD IN FRANCE.

designs of the chequered area and the beach

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Art takes courage

Henri Matisse

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CREATING ARTISTIC VOGUES OF DISCOVERY AND ESCAPE

“AS ARTISTS WE KNOW HOW IMPORTANT ART IS NOT ONLY FOR YOUR EYES, BUT FOR YOUR MIND AND HEART AS WELL.” THE SPEAKER IS JONNY AASETH, ONE HALF OF ‘BROSLO’ - THE OSLO-BASED ARTIST BROTHERS WHO HAVE BECOME STRONG ADVOCATES FOR ART AS A CENTRAL CRUISE SHIP EXPERIENCE. “When you are onboard a ship for long periods, you need to trigger the senses in different ways and art can help do that. If you imagine people to be the lungs of a ship, then art would be the fresh air,” Jonny explains.

Jonny and his brother Nikko started Broslo as part of a project to re-build an old factory in Oslo as a space to create works of art. Jonny recalls, “Initially we used old wood we found in the buildings we were working in, but it quickly escalated to bigger projects and then on to exhibitions of our work. Today we work with many different types of materials, but many of our pieces contains light in one way or another.

It doesn’t matter if it’s LED, neon, fibre optics or just regular lightbulbs, light always gives it a little bit of extra feeling.”

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Broslo has worked on a number of cruise ship projects, including two sculpture installations on the Holland America Line ship Nieuw Statendam. Nikko recalls: “Both of them were supposed to have musical themes. We ended up doing a huge ‘melting’ rock guitar that we made out of wood which we covered with Bolidt material, and we also did a grand piano infinity mirror.”

Broslo also provided artwork for four staircases on the Symphony of the Seas, including eight backlit lenticular prints plus backdrops.

“Like most of the art we do, our cruise ship work is a mix between pop art and more abstract compositions,” says Jonny. “We always try to make every project as cool as possible regardless of what the task might be. Art for us is about spreading happiness and colours - even if the brief doesn’t necessarily say so!”

Broslo has been working together with Bolidt for the last few years and Nikko describes it as

being “a really fun ride!” He adds: “We always dreamed of a material that dried fast and was sustainable and glossy at the same time. So when we got the first batch of Bolidt we were amazed.”

The brothers’ approach often includes an ‘action painting’ element, and the fact that the end result may not be known at the start demands exceptional flexibility from the materials used.

“We can truly say that some of our coolest and best known pieces are made with Bolidt materials,” says Jonny. “They really give us a new way to create something that we couldn’t have done without that type of material; so for us working with Bolidt has been important in pushing our art to the next step.”

Oslo is also home to one of the world’s leading project art companies, ICArt, which has a long track record of supplying art for many leading cruise ship brands. Formed in 1988, when it carried out its first cruise job on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL)’s Sovereign of the Seas, the company now has offices in Oslo, Miami and Madrid, employing 35 people including its installation and production teams.

“Our goal is that the client will not need to outsource anything when it comes to their art needs,” says Anne Cecilie Thidemansen, ICArt chief operating officer. “We are their partner from the start to beyond the finish line and can deliver anything from a single wall piece for a hotel reception, to 10,000 individual artworks to be installed onboard the world’s largest cruise ship - and everything in between!”

Over the past 30 years ICArt has been involved

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in more than 270 cruise ship projects, working with RCCL, TUI, Viking, Silverseas, Hapag-Lloyd, Hurtigruten, The World, Celebrity and Azamara Cruises, among others. “We also deliver the assurance that everything is installed according to all safety regulations and technical requirements,” Anne Cecilie points out. “Providing a mesmerizing installation hanging through the atrium across 15 decks is no joke! But these are the kinds of challenges that we thrive on. We love being able to say yes to a seemingly unrealistic idea, as that’s how we grow and learn.”

With so many cruise ship projects under her belt, Anne Cecilie struggles to choose a favourite.

“They are all so different!” she points out. “But curating the art collections for Viking Cruises, which include original paintings by Edvard Munch, as well as creating the fantastic versatile collections for the RCCL mega-ships, were equally thrilling.”

ICArt’s mission is above all to create conversation pieces and trigger interest among passengers, hopefully showing them something they never have seen before in an environment where they have time to enjoy it.

“Providing a mesmerizing installation

hanging through the atrium

across 15 decks is no joke!

“It’s all about adding to the experience,” says Anne Cecilie. “A cruise is an adventure, a journey, a vacation. It should be enjoyable on as many levels as possible, and this includes the aesthetics surrounding the travellers.

“The amount of time a person has to browse art on board a ship over the course of a week or two is very different, and far superior, to the time one spends in a gallery or a museum for instance,” Anne Cecilie observes. “A cruise offers more leisure time than we usually have in our day-to-day-lives, and this allows more time to truly appreciate the art. Maybe we can surprise someone, bring an emotion to the surface, or awaken new interest.”

ICArt has also benefited from close collaboration with Bolidt, according to Anne Cecilie, starting with joint work on MeinSchiff 4 for TUI Cruises.

“We like to explore materials that are already used onboard and materials that have all marine certificates,” she explains. “By using Bolidt, we can be assured the material in itself is ‘good to go’ from the regulations point of view, so we can focus on the creative part. When we came up with the idea to have an artist paint directly on the floor, Bolidt was our first thought as a supplier. We knew the variety of colour and finishes they have, and that the quality is impeccable.

“One of the really cool things about this is that very different, renowned artists and designers have worked with Bolidt for our projects,” adds Anne Cecilie. She picks out an installation by the Polish street-artist 1010 as an “absolutely amazing” example of what can be achieved, citing its illusion of depth. “As a creative company, Bolidt has contributed so much with new ideas and materials that we have had the joy of exploring with the artists.”

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TIME OUT

in Miami

After a three-year stint at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, Seatrade Cruise Global has returned to Miami. As a regular exhibitor at Seatrade and with an office in Miami, being back in the city feels like coming home.

When you think Miami you think beaches, but the city also offers a diverse array of attractions. Whether you’re escaping the cold or embracing the heat, Miami offers fun in the sun and a culture like nowhere else in the United States.

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Hotspots in Miami

Miami has earned itself a pretty epic reputation over the last century, often referred to as a magic city, it ‘s not hard to see why. There are so many fun things to do in Miami. Beautiful beaches, world-renowned art, yummy food and a strong Latin culture… all washed down with lots of cocktails, naturally.

Miami’s number one attraction

MIAMI IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

Stroll the magnificent Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a surreal Italian Renaissance-style villa in the middle of lush, laid-back Coconut Grove.

Its meticulously landscaped gardens, sprawling bayfront terrace and, well, the house itself, make up a total of 43 acres.

Soak up the Cuban Flavor at Little Havana

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Well recognized for its cultural flavor, Little Havana offers a great deal of entertainment from open air social areas to its many restaurants and specialty food shops.

With non stop lively Latin music drifting through the air and street art depicting important Cuban figures you will feel completely immersed in the distinctive cultural atmosphere.

Waterfront restaurant

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Monty’s Raw Bar is a laidback, al fresco tiki bar and restaurant situated on Coconut Grove’s Dinner Key Marina.

It’s especially popular amongst boaters returning to shore in search of a casual bite and a strong drink. Expect live music, a crowded bar and large groups of friends at picnic tables soaking up the sun. There’s even a swimming pool if you can’t take the heat. Order a grouper sandwich or nachos and pair it with a tiki-inspired cocktail or cold beer. There’s a sister location in South Beach at the Miami Beach Marina.

WANT TO FIND OUT WHY THEY CALL IT THE MAGIC CITY? YOU’LL HAVE TO VISIT TO SEE FOR YOURSELF.

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Cocktails in the sky

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The elevator will pass 40 floors before you finally reach, Sugar, the ultra trendy rooftop lounge at the EAST hotel that’s quickly become one of the most popular bars in Brickell. Remain patient and soon you’ll be rewarded with 360-views of the city and surrounding waterways. Your best bet is to arrive early, before the happy hour crowd.

Metromover

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Though locals might think of it more as a crowded, elevated, rolling soup kitchen, taking the entire loop from Brickell up to the Arsht Center and back is a great way to see the city from above. And should the car mysteriously stop for no reason as it does once in a while, you can cross “walking the Mover tracks” off your Miami bucket list.

Take a slow cruise down Ocean Drive

Running along the Oceanfront of Miami Beach and passing by the iconic sands of south beach, Ocean Drive is a popular tourist destination night and day and offers a great opportunity for those with a special interest in the unique skyline and scenes Miami has to offer. The Beacon being some of the most exciting and notable structures in the area but also don’t forget to look out for those beautiful pastel coloured art deco buildings.

Wynwood walls

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Wynwood Miami, Florida goes beyond the ravishment and star-quality of the Magic City. The brilliant and colourful artsy Wynwood neighborhood has become a haven for famous and aspiring painters, graffiti artists, young innovators and creatives alike.

Also at Wynwood: Best place to have aWood beer Tavern Best cup of coffee you’ll find Panther Coffee Best place for tacos...

Coyo Taco Where to Instagram graffiti Everywhere of course

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BRAVE THE STORM VIRTUALLY An interview with Marcel Kind, Managing Director at Maritime Simulation Center Simwave

Train for any (disaster) scenario in the simulators from Simwave

board in hyperrealistic simulators. ‘The human element is crucial’, says Marcel Kind, CEO of Simwave. ‘A large number of shipping incidents still occur each and every year, and all too often it turns out that human error played a crucial role. It’s for that reason that Simwave is focused on improving the competencies of the professionals on board. We see to it that the people in the wheelhouse, on deck and in the engine room are capable of improving their knowledge, skills and mindset, thereby ensuring they are better prepared for unexpected situations.’

Navigating in difficult weather conditions, manoeuvring in a busy terminal, entering

Social skills

a port with engine failure: captains,

To this end, the company has no fewer than

helmsmen and engine room workers

59 simulators at its disposal, allowing crew

can train for any (disaster) scenario in

members to rehearse any disaster scenario in

Simwave’s simulators. These mimic reality

any port under any weather conditions. And

in such a hyperrealistic way that the crew

not solely with the aid of a simple computer

will feel like they are on board their own

screen; at Simwave we have complete replica

vessel.

wheelhouses and engine rooms. A 360° projection screen ensures a realistic experience.

Despite all the technology, systems and

The Barendrecht site accommodates simulators

procedures on board, people are still the decisive

for navigating a ship, for transshipment in port

factor in shipping. It was with this thought in

and for remedying faults in the engine room.

mind that maritime simulation center Simwave

Moreover, the unique thing is that the simulators

was set up in the Dutch town of Barendrecht.

are interlinked. Kind: ‘It used to be that the

Here, captains of cruise ships, superyachts and

team on the bridge would be trained separately

offshore vessels can rehearse any situation on

from the engineers in the engine room. But if a ship is entering the Port of Rotterdam with a stalled engine, then this will require extremely close cooperation between both teams. Here, they can enjoy thorough training on such a scenario’.

According to Kind, Simwave’s simulators are also used to perform assessments. ‘We’ve just done one with a captain who is in the running for a position skippering a 140-metre superyacht.

An assessment will entail looking at whether he’s sufficiently competent for that role. Does he have the technical skills to be in charge of

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“Anyone coming for training at Simwave can also count on it being an experience to remember. It’s imperative that the training is not just solid in terms of its content, but that the client also feels at home whilst on our premises.

Before we start the training, we often take the participants into Rotterdam for a bite to eat and a drink. After a week of training we’ve really bonded. So it’s hugs all round when it’s time to part.”

the vessel? Does he have the social skills to

port and the terminal. Once a captain has

communicate with the rest of the crew and with

trained in our simulator, he’ll no longer need to

the guests on board? A variety of exercises will

have a pilot on board.’

test his situational awareness. As captain, will he maintain an overview, and how will he reach

In front of the class

decisions and how resilient will he be when it

Another unique selling point, according to Kind,

comes to a ship ending up in a hurricane, for

is that Simwave has top trainers in-house. ‘We

instance? We compile all our findings in an

only work with young people with relevant work

assessment report. At the end of the day, it’s

experience. How is a trainer with no hands-

down to the client to decide whether or not

on experience in the past couple of decades

they want to put him in charge of their vessel.’

supposed to stand in front of the class and explain the latest technologies? Our trainers

Own vessel

have all served as captain on a tanker or cruise

Simwave’s clients are exceedingly diverse,

ship recently and know exactly what’s going on

ranging from major cruise firms to the captain

in the market.’

of a superyacht. Authorities come for training in Barendrecht as well. Kind: ‘Inspectorates

Due to all manner of developments in shipping,

and authorities can come to us to investigate

the need for simulator-based training is only set

how an incident might have happened, for

to rise, Kind anticipates. ‘Processes on board are

example. If a ship has lost a large number

becoming increasingly automated. But when a

of containers at sea, we’ll enter all the ship’s

system fails, a captain does need to be capable

data and the conditions for that day into the

of intervening. The simulator enables him to

simulator and create a scenario from this. Then,

prepare himself for such eventualities. It also

together with all those involved, we’ll look at

makes it possible to perform operations on

whether the incident actually happened that

board with fewer and fewer people. Meaning

way. Consequently, authorities don’t have to rely

that the crew will need to have a greater

solely on the explanations of crew members but

understanding of all systems. Which is another

are given insight into what really happened that

factor increasing the need for training.’

day’.

At least 80% of Simwave’s clients are from abroad. They come to Barendrecht because the company has a number of unique selling points, says Kind. ‘We model the vessels ourselves so that the client is given the feeling of sailing on

Bolidt Innovation Center

his own ship. Thus making the training sessions

Bolidt and Simwave are pioneers when it

far more realistic. We also model such things as

comes to deploying new technologies to

rivers and ports ourselves. The most important

foster the use of hands-on experience as a

waterways between Amsterdam and Basel have

tool for information transfer. Upon request,

been entered into the simulator for a river cruise

a visit to Bolidt can be combined with a

company. For British ferry companies operating

short programme at Simwave. In many

in the Port of Rotterdam on a daily basis, we’ve

cases, Simwave’s trainers will be offered an

created virtual reconstructions of the ferries,

experience at Bolidt as well.

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2 WEEKS IN THE LIFE OF

Andy Healey, Director Operations Bolidt world wide AS BOLIDT’S DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ANDY HEALEY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL BOLIDT PROJECTS WORLDWIDE, NOT ONLY IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY BUT ALSO IN INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK FARMING, THE PHARMACEUTICAL AND FOOD INDUSTRIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATION AND HOTEL INDUSTRY TO NAME BUT A FEW. HIS JOB IS VERY MUCH 24/7. WHAT DO HIS WORKING DAYS LOOK LIKE AND HOW DOES HE KEEP TRACK OF ALL PROJECTS? A TYPICAL EXTRACT FROM HIS SCHEDULE. Monday

in via video conferencing. The meeting takes

“Every working day gets a jump-start at 4.15

an hour and is dedicated to team and project

a.m. with a 3 minute ice cold shower, I read

planning, targets set and achieved and problem

somewhere that it’s good for you!

solving where necessary.

We work in all time zones. The 45-minute drive

You can imagine that getting a workforce in

to the office is used to call our project managers

excess of 400 people to the right place on the

and catch up on the day’s progress in the Far

globe at the right time with all the information,

East. In Singapore we have a more or less full-

tools and materials to carry out the best possible

time involvement in cruise ship refurbishment

job is challenging to say the least.

and off-shore platform construction. In Shanghai we are involved in projects varying from cruise

Next stop is Amsterdam airport and a two-day

to livestock carriers with deck areas in excess of

trip to Fincantieri shipyards in Italy.

40,000 m2.

The afternoon is spent in the new-build yard in Marghera close to Venice checking on progress

5.45 a.m. Time for our fortnightly HSE (Health,

with our teams onboard the Holland America

Safety and Environment) meeting with our

Line's latest vessel Nieuw Statendam.

European-based installation teams.

HSE matters play an extremely important

Tuesday and Wednesday

part in our operations and all employees are

Morning meeting with the Fincantieri Marghera

encouraged to play an active role. The meetings

management to finalise the latest HAL project.

are one of the ways of systematically working

At the shipyards in Venice and Ancona a series

on improvements within the company.

of cruise ships is being built for the Holland America Line and for Viking Cruises. In the past

At 6.45 a.m. it is time for the Daily Stand. All

four years we have successfully completed eight

project managers are present in the office or call

new-build projects.

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Bolidt Guys are a special breed. They have to put up with the pressure, the noise, the heat, the work, the hours, the backed up toilets and each other sometimes for weeks on end. The

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“patience” and “support” of the families back at home make this all possible.

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1: The guys in China on their way to work on the Polaris III. 2: Impressive job on the Terrace of the Bolidt Innovation Center.

3: Picture from happy customer of the Bolidt guys on the Navigator. 4: Team Norwegian Jewel, Dry dock 10.000 m2 in 12 days!

5: Freeport: 4 ships, 100 workers. 6: Johan Castberg project. Delivery first part success. Equinor/Statoil very satisfied.

With the project in Marghera finalised

Today I have planned visits to Amsterdam

exacting client: hygiene is of the essence

it’s off to Ancona. The drive to Ancona

airport for flooring at KLM catering and

in their clean rooms, all machines and

takes about 4 hours. It’s late afternoon in

then on to Damen shipyards Holland to

packaging have been specially sanitised,

Europe but morning in Miami, so the time

discuss the requirements for the following

as have our specialists, before entering!

is used to catch up on progress in the US

fast supply vessels being built in Antalya,

The project is going well; the boys are

and particularly in Grand Bahama Dry

Turkey.

doing a great job. After surgical-gloved

Dock where a team of more than 120 are

clad back-slaps (try saying that after

working on 4 cruise ships' refurbishments

Friday

a couple of beers) all round and one

at the same time.

Back at the Bolidt head office it's weekly

workplace inspection later I’m on my way

reporting time. All projects worldwide

home for some family time.

The evening in Ancona is set aside for

are reported on each week in order to

dinner with the Bolidt team. The vibe is

keep track of the projects technically and

Sunday

good, spirits are high. The Viking Jupiter

financially.

It’s the early flight to Stuttgart for me.

has just been handed over. After 3 years

The day is rounded off with the Weekly

Demolition has started on the Maxau

in Ancona and 5 new builds under their

Stand.

Rhine Bridge, near Karlsruhe. Bolidt is a

belts the team is part of the community

Several years ago Bolidt embarked on

member of a Dutch-German consortium

and locals call in to say hello and share

the “LEAN” journey aimed at optimising

with a contract for the replacement of

the celebrations.

our processes to reduce waste and create

the existing asphalt road surface with a

more customer value.

revolutionary “high-strength” concrete

In the 35 years I’ve been at the company

pavement which practically eliminates

we have experienced huge growth in

The weekly stand has been instigated

metal fatigue in the orthotropic bridge

worldwide operations and essential to

as a means of bringing together all

structure.

maintaining the growth is team spirit.

of the project managers worldwide

Bolidt will be installing both the

Although our people come from

at a scheduled time each week either

underlayment and wearing coarse with its

many different countries, the common

physically or virtually (video conferencing)

in-house developed Boligrip system and

denominator is hard work, the shared

specifically to identify the root problems

installation machinery.

challenge of getting the job done, period!

of any issues encountered that week,

As with all systems good preparation is

And the pride of being part of the “Bolidt

feed forward on what went well and pass

essential and today we’re checking the

family”.

on the results of any planned trials and

quality of shot blasting before the primer

After finalising the Viking project with

experiments.

is installed.

the yard management on Wednesday it’s

The Points for Improvement (Kaizen) are

back to Holland on the evening flight via

prioritised and a plan of attack is agreed

Monday

Munich, arrive home at midnight, stub

and posted.

It’s Monday morning again. Time flies! It’s

my toe in the dark on the vacuum cleaner

5.45 a.m. and the kick-off meetings are

in the hall and wake up my wife and

Saturday

in full swing at the office. All projects are

granddaughter! (Room for improvement

It’s Saturday afternoon and a relatively

started with an official kick-off meeting

there!)

short drive takes me to Belgium. Time

held between the project managers and

to visit our ongoing project at Pfizer

the team foremen.

Thursday

pharmaceuticals.

It’s essential that the team knows exactly

After the usual start, the day is dedicated

We have had an ongoing partnership with

the What, Where, How, the associated

to local projects in various industries in

Pfizer for many years where we install our

risks and precautions for each and every

the Benelux where we carry out some 800

top of the range polished Epoxy terrazzo

project.

flooring and decking contracts annually.

flooring Bolidtop 700 PT. Pfizer is an

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office in the late Monday afternoon.

feel for the projects. The Bolidt team spirit

By the time I get to bed at Shula's, Miami

is almost palpable and despite setbacks

Lakes it’s past 11.00 p.m. and I’ve been

we’re on track. RESPECT! I’m so proud of

on the way for 23 hours. I sleep like a

you guys!

baby for at least 4 hours until the phone rings. It’s Ed and Jan, project managers

After touching base with our clients,

on the offshore new build in Singapore

many of whom are old friends, it’s off to

having a happy-hour beer and phoning

the next vessels for more of the same.

in... Cheers guys!

Wednesday Tuesday

Before the flight back home we have

We’ve chartered an ancient Cessna for

a Kaizen meeting with all departments

our group of 5 for the trip to Freeport,

in the office in Miami and I leave with

Bahamas. It’s $200 cheaper than the

my little black notebook full of ideas for

commercial flight and leaves from an

improvements.

airfield close to the office.

It seems like a hell of a struggle to get

Thursday

airborne but 1 hour 20 later we’re in the

I arrive back early on Thursday morning

back of our favourite taxi driver in the

and catch a connecting flight to Malaga.

whole world’s minibus. Cooley’s been

By 1.00 p.m. I’m on a mega yacht in

picking us up from the airport for years

Gibraltar for dry dock meetings. This

and knows the names of all of our guys.

particular vessel will be dry docking

She knows the drill and within 20 minutes

in Malta next week and thorough

we’re at the shipyard. We have completed

preparation of the project is essential.

in excess of 60 dry dock projects in 2018

We carry out around 30 projects per

and this year looks to equal that.

year on the mega yachts of the rich and

After a special kick-off for the King Abdul

The Norwegian Sun, Navigator of the

famous, usually the helidecks and water-

Aziz Centre for World Culture in Dhahran

Seas and Empress of the Seas are in and

toy garages. Whilst the areas are much

where our team will be installing Bolidtop

Carnival Pride will be arriving tomorrow.

525 systems and “sensation” flooring

It’s all go for the teams. Some 10,000 m

in the art gallery, it’s off to Amsterdam

of deck on average will be demolished

The evening flight gets me back home by

airport again.

where modifications are planned and the

1.00 a.m. It’s already FRIDAY. Time for a

On the “menu” this week we have a

rest will be resurfaced and good to go for

couple of hours' sleep, an ice cold shower

three-day visit to our BCC offices in Miami

the next 10 years.

and the weekly reporting and kaizen

and, more importantly, to Grand Bahama

It’s hot, humid, noisy and it’s so great to

meetings. YES!"

Dry Dock to visit the troops! I try to get

be back! Some 15 teams per vessel are

to Miami, an important Hub in the Bolidt

refurbishing thousands of balconies, pool

Organisation, at least every 6 weeks.

areas, solariums, jogging tracks, aqua

smaller, the work is extremely exacting.

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parks... you name it. There are Bolidt These Mondays are long Mondays. The

guys everywhere, all hard and, more

trick to getting over jet lag is to hit the

importantly, safely at work!

ground running and make sure we start

It’s hugs all round, the guys are proud to

the programme as soon as I get to the

show me what they are doing. You get a

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Bolidt has been an experienced and reliable partner in the maritime industry for many years. With its own specialists, Bolidt carries out a wide range of projects in a wide variety of fields worldwide. Many of these activities concern international marine projects as well as innovative decking systems in the offshore industry.

Industries that are both subject to the highest quality requirements and extreme conditions.

Ekofisk Project

Zr.Ms. Karel Doorman

A memorable occasion. Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with Swedish defence, security company Saab and Damen Shipyards Group to exclusively work together in pursuit of submarine development for the Dutch government.

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THE PERFECT MATERIAL AND AN OVERDOSIS OF

CRAFT MAN SHIP

AN INTERVIEW WITH ROBERTO SUAREZ-RIVERO OF BOTEKA. EXCLUSIVE SUPPLIER OF BOLIDT.

Boteka in Miami is manufacturer of special

Almost everything that used to be made of

prefab products for cruise ships. Main

real teak is now substituted by its eco-friendly

ingredient: the perfect material and an

alternative. A company that has become a

overdosis of craftmanship. What used to be

specialist in this line of business is Boteka in

teak is now substituted by its eco-friendly

Miami. ‘If it has a special shape, we can make it’

alternative. Making these special products

says Mr. Roberto Suarez-Rivero of Boteka.

is all about craftsmanship, tells Mr. Roberto Kitesurfing in Miami

Suarez-Rivero of Boteka.

It all started when Mr. Suarez-Rivero and his Bolidt decking systems has proven itself as

partner, Diego Suarez met Mr. Antoine Dons,

durable decking system. That is why more and

sales manager cruise of Bolidt USA. ‘we met

more cruise companies decided to replace real

him by accident’, Mr. Suarez-Rivero says. ‘We

teak by it’s eco-friendly alternative. The Bolidt

were kitesurfing near the coast of Miami and

decking systems are long lasting, extremely

back at the beach we talked for a while. I asked

hardwearing and completely recyclable. The

him what he did for a living. So we chatted

systems also offer a better protection for the

about the cruise business. I told him that for

steel of the ship. Last but not least: Bolideck

fifteen years I was a carpenter and that I was

Future Teak is made of synthetic materials, so no

specialized in building complete interiors of big

trees have to be chopped.

yachts. At that time Bolidt was trying to use

Only logical that the material is not only used for

their material not only for floors, but also for

indoor and outdoor decks, public spaces, cabins

special shaped products. We helped Antoine

and balconies, but for many more applications.

to make a few molds. That was seven years

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ago. Since then things have grown bigger and

According to Mr. Suarez-Rivero, Boteka works

bigger.’

on fifteen to twenty cruise ships every year.

So far, his company was involved in renewing

Today Boteka has two more partners; Beatriz

the ships of Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal

Montanez running the Logistics and Harry

Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Lines,and

Barzilay running Sales. And sixteen employees

Norwegian Cruise Line.

managed by three managers (Gustavo Perez in charge of production, Fernando Percoco and

Working on Saturday

Matias Rodriguez on installation). They have still

Working on these big cruise ships is hectic. Very

one big client: BOLIDT. Together with Bolidt they

hectic. ‘To be honest, we are always in a rush’,

serve all major cruise lines. In their workshop

Mr. Suarez-Rivero says. ‘Fortunately we are

Mr. Suarez-Rivero and his crew make all kinds

trying our best to be organized. This is essential:

of shaped products for cruise ships all over the

we are a small company where everyone has to

world, for instance staircases, furniture, drains,

rely on the other. Also, we are always working

shower pits and swimming pool edges. For the

ahead of time. In this respect, our manner of

installation and maintenance the company often

working is different from the one of Bolidt.

works with a fixed team of local subcontractors

When working on a cruise ship Bolidt has the

in for instance Spain, Brazil, Argentina,

material brought in. After that, their teams apply

Colombia and Canada.

the decking system in the given amount of time.

In our type of work, the craftsmanship has been

Magnificent composition

done in the workshop. We have to go to the

Making these special products is all about

ship, measure exactly what is needed, custom

craftsmanship, according to Mr. Suarez-Rivero.

prefabricate the items and then install them. All

‘Every piece is custom made. So we need to

together we usually need one or two months of

understand all the specifics of the products we

preparation time. So, you can say that planning

fabricate. Also, we have to work very precise.

is very important in our kind of business. I think

We don’t allow a difference of more than

it takes 20 to 25 percent of the total project

5 millimeters. The molding part, the actual

time. Craftsmanship and planning are our key

prefabbed piece and it’s installation still requires

strengths, Mr. Suarez-Rivero says laughing.

some good old carpentry skills, which I like of course. You just have to think that the mold is

Despite all the planning Boteka is now working

the reverse part of what you are trying to make.

6 days a week, Saturday included. Mr. Suarez-

Once you have it, everything is secure. The

Rivero: ‘It shows that the cruise industry is

Bolidt material has a magnificent composition

booming, because the amount of work is huge.

and great properties like viscosity, making it easy

Often when our items are being installed we

to poor. It’s the kindest and easiest product to

are working 27 days in a row, the same as

work with.’

the application teams of Bolidt. But you don’t hear me complain. Bolidt is the best company

Boteka mainly focuses on refits. In most projects

I could ever work for. I can really rely on them

teak is being replaced by Bolideck Future Teak.

and the Dutch are nice and correct people. An

The objects that are made of teak on board

agreement is an agreement.’

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COLOUR IS MAGIC AND IT’S AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES. WHEN INTERIOR DESIGNERS USE COLOUR, EMOTIONS ARE PINGED AND A STORY UNFOLDS. WHEN IT COMES TO INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS, COLOUR PLAYS A TREMENDOUS ROLE. ALTHOUGH EVERY PROJECT IS UNIQUE, THERE IS ALWAYS A PERFECT AND APPROPRIATE COLOUR SCHEME FOR EVERY SPACE.

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The human brain rejects what it cannot organize, what it cannot understand. The visual task requires that we present a logical structure. Colour harmony delivers visual interest and a sense of order.

Norwegian Bliss - Laser Tag Arena

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All of Bolidt’s flooring and decking systems can be produced in any colour from the Natural Colour System by our laboratory. You can create your own harmonious colour palette based on the 1950 standard NCS colours. But there is more...

Bolidt Innovation Center - The art of flooring

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CO-CREATION IN COLOUR Our R&D staff knows everything there is to know about our product specifications. They document every detail about each batch that is produced. Our colour specialists monitor the entire production process thus guarenteeing our high quality levels.

If you have any special requests regarding specific colours we can work together to develope custom made colours in our laboratory. You are very welcome to join our Bolidream sessions, where you can experiment with colours, textures and patterns. Test mechanical and chemical impact, strength and hardness, the effect of temperatures and experience the no limits possibilities of the Bolidt materials.

For more information please feel free to mail to marcom@bolidt.com.

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If you have any questions or want to visit the Bolidt Innovation Center feel free to contact our maritime department. maritime@bolidt.com

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