Business Enquirer Magazine Issue 122 | MJM Marine | Feb'24

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Having stabilised itself post-pandemic, during which the cruise ship industry ground to an almost halt, MJM Marine is entering a period of buoyant force.

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ased in County Down, Northern Ireland, and with an additional office in Gdańsk, Poland, MJM Marine offers a complete turn-key solution for the outfitting of all spaces on board cruise ships, ferries, yachts and vessels of any type.

Operating out of a 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, MJM Marine has garnered a global reputation for the high quality of products produced through innovative manufacturing techniques and attention to detail.

As well as its dedicated carpet and upholstery division, the business has partnered with health-tech company, Vyv, a market leader in antimicrobial LED light technology.

Its antimicrobial proposition offers great benefits to the cruise line industry, including up to 99.99% reduction in surface contamination, adding safety reassurance to passengers Established in 1989, the business has built a notable portfolio of both marine and Business Enquirer Magazine · Issue 122

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specialist interiors, including clients such as Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, and Royal Caribbean.

Its orderbook grows ever stronger, with the business announcing an $150 million orderbook of new work for ‘23’24, and will see the company employ an additional 100 members of staff.

“This represents a multi-million-pound Gross Value Add to the local economy in salary contribution and significantly more in value to the local and national supply chain,” said CEO Gary Annett.

The strong order book reaches across seven of the world’s leading brands, with delivery taking place in locations across the world including Singapore, stretching across Europe, and into the Bahamas.

Of its upcoming projects is a landmark deal with Aroya Cruises. The project unites MJM Marine and De Wave Group, with MJM Marine’s role including upgrading all existing cabins and suites and the creation of multiple culinary, retail and relaxation venues.

“This milestone deal with Aroya Cruises is a testament to the exceptional capabilities of MJM Marine”, said Gary Annett, MJM CEO. “We are pioneering a fresh era in cruise ship outfitting in which our collaboration will redefine the boundaries of what is possible.

Working alongside De Wave Group on this landmark project has allowed two leading industry outfitters to work together for the first time” The partnership is set to be one of the largest cruise ship refurbishment projects to be undertaken within the marine industry.

In August 2023, the business also announced it had secured the contract for multiple areas aboard the Utopia of the Seas, which is scheduled to enter service in summer 2024.

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key public spaces, including the vibrant Playscape area, the mouthwatering Food Truck concept, the lively Pesky Parrot Bar, a Starbucks haven, and an out-of-thisworld Immersive Dining Experience,” said the business on its website.

This extends its work with Oasis Class ships. From being trusted with Owners work on the original delivery of Oasis of the Seas in 2009, to being the lead outfitter during the Oasis of the Seas drydocks in 6

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2014 and 2019, to the Allure of the Seas in 2015.

Its work onboard the Utopia of the Seas, sees MJM Marine becoming instrumental in taking cruising to a whole new level of accessibility and adventure.

Strengthening its relationship with Vyv, both businesses have recently joined the Sustainable Maritime Interiors (SMI) initiative.

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The initiative aims to make a meaningful contribution to sustainability performance improvement throughout the ship interior life cycle, via informed stakeholder guidance and in full support of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

impact across the entire cruise and ferry industry”.

On joining the initiative, the business said “At MJM Marine, we understand how the small sustainable initiatives we make ultimately can make a huge collective

“The small steps we make contribute towards the wider achievement of larger goals and our own responsible company targets,” commented

Forward planning enables MJM to prioritise sustainability, with the business recognising the sustainability challenges that the cruise industry faces.

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Fiona Nevin, Head of Global Business Development at the firm.

To help it meet some of its own sustainability targets, MJM carries out material segregation, uses reusable energy sourced from solar panels and a biomass burner wherever possible.

The business also follows sustainable practices when delivering its carpet and upholstery services, focusing on upcycling existing furniture on cruise ships rather than fully replacing it.

A testament to the impact it is making in the industry, at the end of 2023, MJM Marine was recognised alongside TUI Cruises - Marella Cruises and 20.20 Limited, winning Best Public Space – Large Ship category at the Cruise Ship Interiors 2023 Awards.

On its continued success, Naoimh McConville, Group Managing Director of Rathbane Group (MJM Marine parent’s company) said, “We are thrilled to announce the next phase of growth for MJM Marine. We are committed to strengthening our operations by investing for the future to make a positive impact for our people and planet”.

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