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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!
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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.
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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
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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. 2
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
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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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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.
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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...
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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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