Cruise Ship Interiors Expo | Europe | Marine Exhibition Conference

2019 Conference Programme

11:00am
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11:45am

Leaders’ Debate - Pillars of Design

The pillars of great design include emphasis, scale, balance, unity, harmony, contrast, rhythm & repetition. Our distinguished panel of eminent leaders of cruise ship interior design share their views and experiences.

Moderator:

GREG WALTON
CEO & Founding Partner | Studio DADO Inc

Greg Walton, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is founding partner of Studio DADO, a Miami-based design studio specializing in cruise ship and hospitality interiors, which has established itself as an integral part of the cruise design industry. Greg has designed projects such as Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis class ships and the “Seven Seas Explorer” for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a Masters in Architecture from Georgia Tech, and an MS in International Business from Johns Hopkins, Greg has mentored cruise ship design students at Florida International University since 2007 and sits on the 2019 Cruise Ship Interiors Expo advisory board. Greg watches trends: he sees technology as a key driver of industry change and reminds emerging designers to consider the continual advancements in how we interface with and control our built environment. In his free time, Greg is a tireless world traveler who is rarely seen without his Italian greyhound, Enzo.

Speakers:

ALISON CLIXBY
Director Hotel Design & Projects | Carnival UK

As Hotel Design Director at Carnival UK, Alison is responsible for Cunard and P&O Cruises interior brand vision, development and implementation of hotel design, standards and specifications for refits and newbuilds. Currently immersed in the delivery of P&O Cruises Iona (2020) and the design of Cunard’s new ship (2022), Alison influences all public area and cabin spaces and product selection including furnishings, lighting, signage and art. With 28 years cruise ship design experience, Alison brings exceptional skill and expertise to her role and will be a welcome addition to the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards judging panel.

TREVOR YOUNG
Vice President New Building & Refurbishment | MSC Cruises

As vice president of newbuilding and refurbishment, Trevor Young is currently coordinating the 13 new building projects that are currently part of MSC Cruises’ fleet expansion plan. He also coordinates all refurbishment projects in the Company’s existing fleet. Trevor’s career started with him earning a diploma of business and hospitality management, along with a certificate in hotel and catering Management which lead him to the cruise industry in 1996.

FREDRIK JOHANSSON
Partner and Executive Director | Tillberg Design of Sweden

Partner & Executive Director of Tillberg Design of Sweden. During Fredrik's 25 years in the business, he has managed some of the world’s most creative and prestigious marine projects, including on private yachts, explorer ships and ocean liners, like Cunard's Queen Mary 2.

11:45am
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12:15pm

Break & Exhibition Visit

12:15pm
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12:55pm

Defining the Narrative: Cruising in the Age of Design

In his roles as Creative Director for Italy’s Costa Cruises and Britain’s iconic Cunard line, as well as Designer for Holland America and ultra-luxury Seabourn, Adam D. Tihany has developed the design vision for some of the largest and smallest new ships at sea. Presenting case studies for 3,200-cabin Costa Smeralda, launching this December, and 132-cabin expedition ship Seabourn Venture launching in 2021, he brings to life the importance of creating a meaningful narrative in the development of thoughtful interior spaces that are tailored to each cruise line’s brand of hospitality and to the unique aspirations of the individual guest.

  • The importance of developing the story behind each ship’s interior design
  • How the shift towards experiential travel has placed a high premium on design
  • What it means to design for the smallest and largest ships at sea
  • Creative Director Showcase: Costa Smeralda, featuring the first design museum at sea
  • Expedition cruise showcase: Seabourn Venture

Moderator:

ALISON CLIXBY
Director Hotel Design & Projects | Carnival UK

As Hotel Design Director at Carnival UK, Alison is responsible for Cunard and P&O Cruises interior brand vision, development and implementation of hotel design, standards and specifications for refits and newbuilds. Currently immersed in the delivery of P&O Cruises Iona (2020) and the design of Cunard’s new ship (2022), Alison influences all public area and cabin spaces and product selection including furnishings, lighting, signage and art. With 28 years cruise ship design experience, Alison brings exceptional skill and expertise to her role and will be a welcome addition to the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards judging panel.

Speakers:

ADAM D. TIHANY
Principal & Founder | Tihany Design

Adam D. Tihany illustrates how the shift towards experiential travel has placed a high premium on design, especially within the cruise sector. In his roles as Creative Director for Italy’s Costa Cruises and Britain’s iconic Cunard line, as well as Designer for Holland America and ultra-luxury Seabourn, Tihany has developed the design vision for some of the largest and smallest new ships at sea. Presenting case studies for 3,200-cabin Costa Smeralda, launching this October, and 132-cabin expedition ship Seabourn Venture launching in 2021, he brings to life the importance of creating a meaningful narrative in the development of thoughtful interior spaces that are tailored to each cruise line’s brand of hospitality and to the unique aspirations of the individual guest.

12:55pm
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1:55pm

Lunch & Exhibition Visit

1:55pm
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2:40pm

Sustainable Cruise Interiors

Sustainability goals are important for cruise ship interiors, not only in relation to marine regulations, but also to deliver on CSR commitments, which in turn reflect on the cruise line brand. As the modern cruise guest is becoming more aware of environmental impacts, how does this affect cruise ship interior design decisions, processes and practices? And how can we do more?

  • How do we want to consume cruising in the future? And how does that link with sustainability?
  • How do guests want to interact with their surroundings?
  • Reducing impact of cruising whilst increasing quality
  • What role does interiors and outfitting play in reducing environmental impacts of cruise?
  • Using sustainable materials
  • How can manufacturing processes be improved?
  • Minimising waste & extending the life of interior products
  • What are the dynamics around re-using and recycling materials?
  • Sustainability & leadership

Moderator:

MY NGUYEN
Director of Interior Design & Operations | Seabourn, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, P&O Australia

Seattle-based designer My Nguyen holds degrees in Interior Design and Fine Arts and currently works as director of interior design & operations at Seabourn. Throughout her career, My has earned accolades for award-winning and nationally recognised projects in marine, high-end residential, and hospitality design. She joined Holland America Group in a newly created leadership role to form an in-house design team that oversees the interior refurbishments and maintenance of Holland America Line and Seabourn’s fleet. My is also the head designer of staterooms on Holland America Line newbuild vessels. My’s diverse knowledge and expertise means she will be a valuable judge across all awards categories

Speakers:

DARREN SMITH
Project Sales and Surveying Manager | MJM Marine

Darren Smith is MJM Marine’s Project Sales & Surveying Manager responsible for securing new business, assessing and surveying potential projects and managing relationships with new and existing clients. MJM Marine is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading cruise ship fit-out company and has worked with some of the largest cruise companies in the world including RCCL, NCL, Carnival Cruises and Genting Hong Kong. As the lead Senior Sales Manager for MJM Marine in China, Darren played a key role in securing MJM Group’s first ever contract in China in January 2018 which saw the company refit Star Pisces in Shenzhen on behalf of Star Cruises. Over the past 12 months, Darren has been instrumental in securing new clients including Windstar for whom MJM Marine will soon commence the refit of Windsurf. Darren has spent his entire 26 year career in the marine industry, starting as an apprentice shipwright before gaining a wealth of experience in marine outfitting.

JÉRÉMIE CHAUVET
Marine Category Manager | Schmitz Textiles

With 8 years living in Asia (India and China) and 4 years of experience in the marine business, Jérémie is now based in Europe and dealing daily with designers, shipowners, cruise and ferry operators, contractors and shipyards. He is following for drapilux all the new built projects and the refurbishment of passengers vessels all over the world. He faces the problematics of the designers and operators and gives support and solutions to the contractors and shipyards by supporting the drapilux sales team to develop the business in the cruise and ferry business.

PER ERIKSSON
Senior Architect & Business Director | Tillberg Design of Sweden

Per Eriksson started his career in the Cruise business building passenger cabins on a small sailing cruise ship in the early 80’s. He trained to be an Architect 10 years later and started his own architectural business focused on designing, selling and producing low energy housing for private clients. Since five years ago he is is now back in the cruise business, as member of the TDoS Senior Management team and also heading the sustainability work for the company.  

2:50pm
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3:35pm

Innovative Materials

The building and outfitting of passenger ships is a regulated environment in order to ensure an appropriate level of safety expected by society. This session will examine how best to go about balancing various aspects required for a vessel to meet the passenger needs, designer proposals, supplier abilities and legislator regulations.

  • What exactly are the new materials designers will be using on cruise ships in the future?
  • Flexibility needed in design – Be constrained by your mind, not by the rules…
  • What legislation exists and what do they cover?
  • Are there alternatives?
  • What do I do next?
  • Where are the opportunities for using recycled materials?

Moderator:

TREVOR YOUNG
Vice President New Building & Refurbishment | MSC Cruises

As vice president of newbuilding and refurbishment, Trevor Young is currently coordinating the 13 new building projects that are currently part of MSC Cruises’ fleet expansion plan. He also coordinates all refurbishment projects in the Company’s existing fleet. Trevor’s career started with him earning a diploma of business and hospitality management, along with a certificate in hotel and catering Management which lead him to the cruise industry in 1996.

Speakers:

JACCO VAN OVERBEEK
Director Maritime Division | Bolidt

Jacco van Overbeek started with Bolidt more than 26 years ago. He has an 18 year old son and 12 year old daughter. Since the beginning at Bolidt he has been involved in the cruise industry besides all the other segments Bolidt is active in.He is now commercially responsible for the Global Maritime Division of Bolidt, we cover steel decks on many different sort of vessels, fishing trawlers, livestock carriers, offshore platforms, Navy ships, ferries, super yachts, river cruise ships and of course Cruise Ships. Jacco has set up Bolidt's office in Miami already more than 18 years ago and most recently has opened an office in Shanghai. He has been working very closely with designers, architects and shipyard design teams to develop innovative deck solutions for both indoor and outdoor areas on board and this cooperation is still continuing now.

PAUL NICHOLS
New Construction Passenger Ship Lead Specialist | Lloyd’s Register

Born in Sunderland, Paul joined Austin and Pickersgill Ltd. in 1981 and served an apprenticeship in the Hull Drawing office. In 1988 he Graduated from Newcastle University in Naval Architecture and then joined Lloyd’s Register, then in 2016 completed a MSc in Marine Technology. He is a European Engineer, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Marine Engineer and a Fellow of both the Royal Institution Of Naval Architecture and the Institute of Marine Engineers and a Member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

During his time with Lloyd’s Register he has held various roles in several offices including surveying new build Cruise Ships in Italy for 9 years plus Gas Carriers in France for 2 years and surveying most existing ship types in both the U.K and Greece. He then worked as the Senior Project Manager on the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers for the Royal Navy.

Since 2008 Paul has worked as a Lead Specialist in Lloyd’s Register’s Passenger Ship Support Centre for New Construction working with new Cruise Projects, Pre-Contract work, Training Courses and representing Lloyd’s Register in various forums.

Svein Fürstenberg
Founder | Amfi Top

Svein Fürstenberg has worked with the material Solid Surface for more than 20 years, since 1998.

Solid Surface is a composit material which consist of 70 percent ATH (aluminium trihydrate) and 30 percent polymers, and it has a quality quite similar to aluminium.

Before the year 2000 Solid Surface was only made as simple plates, under trade mark like Corian.

The plates were made in USA, and imported to Europe where carpenter firms could use and refine them.

In 1998 Svein Fürstenberg started his work towards developing a new generation of the Solid Surface material.

Fürstenberg came across a new process which enables small scale production of the material. By casting Solid Surface from raw-materials it is possible to create a Solid Surface product by the costumers design.

With this new production method Fürstenberg founded the Solid Surface production company AmfiTop, and in 2000 he started a Solid Surface factory in East-Germany, producing worktops, sinks and furniture.

In 2011 the production was moved to Riga, Latvia, and focused mainly towards offshore and hotel markets.

In 2013 Fürstenberg started developing the now patented prefabricated bathroom-floors casted in Solid Surface, mainly for ships and hotels purpose.

Svein Fürstenberg lives with his family in Bergen, Norway.

3:35pm
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4:05pm

Break & Exhibition Visit

4:05pm
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5:00pm

Design Forecasting

The design cycle of cruise ship interiors means that concepts & inventory are set a number of years before those vessels come into service. For a design to be long-lasting, it is important to take into account a number of parameters in relation to design forecasting.

  • Design forecasting: some techniques
  • Ensuring cruise ship interiors look for longevity
  • What are the social influences in our societies and why is hotel design different from ship design – and is there a common base?
  • Where does inspiration come from, and how do designers translate the future trends into their own design?
  • What elements of design are most susceptible to going out of fashion?
  • Creating layers of design: what are the broader societal developments?
  • Considerations for design elements – room layout, floors, walls, furniture, art, lighting fabric – everything which is put into a space
  • Color trends – palettes, patterns, textures
  • Covering; durability, price, weave, cleanability, quality, cost

Moderator:

TAL DANAI
Founder & CEO | ArtLink

Tal Danai founded ArtLink in 1996 following a morning dream. In 1997, ArtLink partnered with Sotheby’s auction house to form ArtLink@Sotheby’s International Young Art, introducing a new segment of young and emerging art to the global art market. In 1999, CNN called it "the most exciting art business in decades". In 2002, Danai introduced ArtLink’s group of expert art curators, consultants, art project managers and logistics professionals to the hospitality industry. Since 2002, ArtLink curated and provided art collections to over 120 hotels and cruise ships in 32 countries. Among those cruise ship brands are Seabourn, Holland America Line, Costa Cruises and P&O.

Speakers:

LUKE PEARSON
Director | PearsonLloyd Design

Luke Pearson RDI is the co-founder of PearsonLloyd, a design consultancy with 20 years’ experience in designing products, systems and environments across the aviation, workplace, transport and healthcare sectors. The studio’s philosophy of user-focused, problem-solving design and its ability to respond nimbly to a rapidly changing world have earned PearsonLloyd an international list of clients, including brands such as Walter Knoll, Teknion, Joseph Joseph, and Bene. Projects include designing the global guest room for InterContinental Hotels and developing the new 2020 business class for Lufthansa. Most recently, after re-defining business-class aviation with the Upper Class seat for Virgin Atlantic, PearsonLloyd were invited to the Virgin Voyages ‘Creative Collective’ to envision Virgin’s first cruise ship cabin. Alongside his co-founder Tom Lloyd, Luke has been named one of the top 50 designers ‘Shaping the Future’ by Fast Company magazine.

MARLOES BOELE
Founder | MDesigns

Founder of Mdesigns, a design studio for trends and interiors for the hospitality and cruise industry, Marloes is a driven entrepreneur and a passionate designer. With a master’s degree in trend forecasting & interior design and over 20 years’ experience she is a creative professional with technical knowledge to create asthetical and functional perfection.

Although relatively new in the cruise industry Mdesigns has anchored itself firmly. In only 5 years Mdesigns was accountable for 20 refit & newbuild interior projects.

Marloes is known for her unique approach: translating future societal trends into the design in order to create interiors that are commercially well thought-out and future ready. And this approach keeps on spreading!

PETER JOEHNK
Managing Partner | JOI Design

Peter founded JOI-Design, one of the largest interior design practices in Europe and has worked within the hospitality design industry since 1984. During his career, he and JOI-Design have been awarded with around 100 international awards in interior design and have completed more than 600 projects. We are looking to forward to learning from his vast experience in the industry. 

5:00pm
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Conference Closes & Networking Drinks

10:00am
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10:45am

Specifications & Procurement Processes

  • How to get on the approved list?
  • How to find out what the specifiers want?
  • What are the Project Managers at the shipyard looking for?
  • How do I penetrate this market?
  • Distinct route to market
  • Price points
  • How can original design be protected through mock up and construction process? Design is often diluted
  • Ensuring suppliers are given enough lead time and information by the owners to enable them deliver the best product they can
  • Compliance: keeping up with regulations
  • Supply to newbuild vs refurb: how do the processes differ?

Moderator:

PETRA RYBERG
Head of Design | P&O Australia

Petra began her career by studying interior design in Sweden from 2010-2012. During her studies, Petra was awarded her first internship at Wilson Associates, Dallas, before being transferred to New York, where she assisted on hospitality projects for large hotels and restaurants. Immediately after finishing her degree in interior design, Petra landed a job with Hirsch Bedner Associates in London, where she spent most of her time working on a project for Ritz Carlton in Tunisia. After her time in London, Petra returned to Sweden, where she joined Tillberg Design of Sweden and started designing cruise ships for a variety of brands. From 2016, Petra has worked as Head of Design at P&O Australia, taking care of all designs for the P&O fleet in Australia.

Speakers:

ANTONIO DI NENNO
Lead Architect | MSC Cruises

Since 2014, Antonio Di Nenno has been lead architect of MSC Cruises’ new building department. Prior to this, he used to work in the yacht design industry. In this position, Antonio is involved in the development of all the new prototype ships designed for MSC Cruises, following the process from the concept design to the delivery. Antonio focuses his attention on the design and outfitting of guest cabins and public areas in order to ensure that the ship’s interiors are in line with MSC Cruises’ vision of the cruise experience.

Alexis Gouilly Frossard
Director | Kettal

Alexis Gouilly-Frossard has more than 15 years of experience in Outdoor F.F.E. for both the hospitality and the marine industry with one of today’s largest furniture specialists: KETTAL.  Based in Barcelona, Alexis has co-ordinated large marine projects under long-term decision processes with designers, operators and shipbuilders from design conceptualization, technical development, project FFE specifications, procurement coordination, to manufacturing and certification. KETTAL is involved in some of today's most innovative projects in the cruise industry, and has even created lines of specifically catered materials such as IMO fabrics and ropes.

DANIELA HERGET
Principal Consultant | Cruise Quality Consult

Daniela Herget has more than 28 Years of experience in the Cruise & Hotel industry worldwide. Originally coming from the Interior Design and outfitting field, Daniela has started early to work abroad & on ships to develop her unique Career in the Cruise & Hotel Industry.

She has worked in various Senior Management Positions on Cruise & Expedition Vessels, Ocean-going and River cruise ships (Hotel-Director, Financial Controller, Chief Purser, Cruise Director…) and has a strong Hotel-/Ship Operational as well as Financial Background.

After many years in Hotel operations at Sea and supporting various Cruise Startup Teams in different countries, she decided to combine her two passions for Cruise ships and Interior Design & Outfitting. She started her Business as a “Consultant for the Cruise industry” in 2010 specialising in process optimizing and Architectural Design Project Management, Daniela has extensive knowledge of international regulatory requirements for Ships operations and interior design and supports the Owners and Designers with the compliance part.

As a very result-driven and motivated Person with great attention to detail, Daniela has developed the LEAN INTERIOR OUTFITTING "Train" for Large Cruise Ship Refurbishments in collaboration with Porsche Consulting, RCCL. On more than 12 Refurbs this proved an efficiency Increase of more than 150% on highly repetitive areas like Staterooms, Suites, Crew Cabins etc..
The Industry has seen huge value in Daniela's extensive and unique set of professionals. She is hired by Oceangoing-, River Cruise lines and ship owners worldwide to help them during start-up or leading difficult projects on the Interior Design & Outfitting side. Many years for Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Newbuild & Fleetdesign, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Expedition Newbuild Ultramarine and many more. Daniela has just started a new Refurbishment Project and supports some (well known CSI Members) Suppliers & Outfitters with their product launch or as their European-/ Cruise representative.

She is well known and respected for her extensive Industry knowledge and management experience in international Teams and in particular for European – US relationships and company cooperations or Joint-ventures.

ANGELICA BAPTY
Hotel Superintendent | Genting Hong Kong Ltd

A Russian- American, graduate of Moscow Architectural Academy with almost 20 years of experience in the maritime industry.

For  majority of the carrier (13 years) worked at Royal Caribbean international as a Project Manager of Refurbishments, Re-fits and Newbuilding Projects.

After that (5 yrs) played leading role in bringing Major Retail brands to the cruise ships,as a Construction Project Manager for major Retailer in the industry, Starboard Cruise Cervices, LVMH.

Last year joined Genting Hong Kong, in their recently acquired shipyard in Germany (MV Werften) in capacity of Hotel Superintendent, at Site Inspection Team, and working on construction and delivery of the 204,000 GT Global Class for Dream Cruises, the largest ships ever built in Germany. 

10:45am
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11:15am

Break & Exhibition Visit

11:15am
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12:05pm

River Cruise Experience

Space considerations are always an important factor in cruise interiors, but never more so than for the typically
smaller river cruise vessels. With more time spent in cabins by river cruise guests than ever before, this panel will
discus interesting ways of ensuring cabin designs deliver on comfort, facilities and brand. The panel will also
explore the best methods for maintaining brand alliance across sister ships when expanding into river cruise from
a predominantly ocean cruise brand or vice versa.

• Space is king: what features can be employed in river cruise cabins around facilities and comfort to ensure
optimum guest experience?
• Bridges: what are the design and operational considerations regarding demounting and re-erecting deck
side features?
• Top deck: designing public spaces with weather in mind
• How is river cruise responding to any changing passenger demographics?
• Capacity planning: ensuring passenger flow across public areas

Moderator:

ELEONORA BRUGNOLOTTO
Design Manager | Crystal Cruises

Eleonora is the Design Director of New Ship Building and Refitting of the Multi-Award Winning Luxury Cruise Company Crystal Cruises.

With over 16 years' experience in the cruise industry, Eleonora started her career in Cruise Ship Industry in Fincantieri, as Public Room Engineer for more than 6 years, acquiring her knowledge in ship interiors new building.

After Fincantieri, her career continued, with the same determination and enthusiasm, with Carnival Group as Hotel Superintendent Furniture and Interiors, dedicated to the management of the Costa Fleet design in operation and refurbishment, for almost 8 years, till the end on 2016 

All the experience in ship new building and refitting, her Master Degree in Architecture at the IUAV in Venice,  and her knowledge about technical materials, architecture and interior design brought her to lead the Interior Design of Crystal Cruises, Genting HK Group.

Passionate and dedicated to her job, she follows the building process form the concept phase till the delivery, managing the design process with Crystal architects imagining and conceiving an outstanding design for Crystal cruises' ships and a superior and totally groundbreaking experience for guests.

Eleonora is currently working on the building of the new stunning expedition vessel Crystal Endeavor, participating in the concept development of the new class of Crystal Vessels and on the refitting of Crystal Symphony that will be held April 2020.

Speakers:

DAVID MCCARTHY
Sr. Director, Newbuilding Owner Supply & Logistics | Independent Maritime Advisors

With over 25 years’ experience in the cruise and hospitality industry, David has held roles at Executive level, both operationally, as well as in vessel design and delivery for newbuild & revitalisation projects. He has become a respected voice within the marine sector, who actively promotes engagement and collaboration at every opportunity. Following a 14-year sea-going career with P&O Cruises, he took up various land-based roles, serving the Carnival UK brands. A notable project being P&O Cruises current flagship, Britannia where he is proud to have been presented to Her Majesty the Queen, for his part in being responsible for the entire hotel operational design and delivery.

Now at AD Associates for close to 4 years’ David has been instrumental in the growth of the award-winning business and is responsible for CRM, Marine Business Development, as well as supporting their talented studio with marine operational and regulatory compliance.

LAUREN WEST
Naval Architect | AmaWaterways

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Lauren West is third generation “Cruise West” family – a family well-known and respected in the cruise industry and passionate about all areas related to small-ship cruising. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Webb Institute in New York, West accepted a full-time position as Project Engineer in the conversion department of Foreship Oy, a leading cruise ship newbuild and conversion consultancy firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. In 2018, she joined AmaWaterways in the role of Naval Architect and currently works directly with AmaWaterways co-founder, Rudi Schreiner and the operations teams, overseeing newbuild projects, winter work refurbishments and design innovations affecting the company’s modern fleet of 24 river cruise ships.

12:20pm
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1:05pm

Streamlining the Refit Process

Starting with the ship owner standpoint, this cross-disciplinary panel debates the challenges in the refit process from start to finish. A diverse panel covers owner, designer, ship yard, interior outfitter and manufacturer/supplier perspectives, and looks at ways each of those parties can work together.

  • Exploring the owners’ process from concept to placing orders
  • Understanding the brief – is it a repair, a refresh or a revitalisation?
  • Why does it seem there is never enough time?
  • How do time constraints impact the different roles held by our panellists?
  • What are the negatives and positives in the current process?
  • Is there another way?
  • How can we work better together: understanding the challenges faced by each party & the importance of establishing an open dialogue on what is practical and achieveable?

Moderator:

Joanna Knight
Interior Design and Purchasing | JK Interiors

Since first starting in the Hospitality and cruise ship interiors industry in 1997, Joanna Knight has had considerable experience from all sides of the table. Since 2010 she has based her company, JK. Interiors around the three disciplines of procurement, project management and Interior design, offering a 360 degree approach to her clients projects. In the last 4 years the company has been responsible for the interior design, FFE specification and cost scheduling of 10 cruise ships and numerous hotels, many of these as refurbishment projects.

Speakers:

ADRIAN HIBBERT
Operations Director | Marella Cruises

Adrian spent the first ten years of his career as a Deck Officer with P&O and Princess Cruises.  He gained command on cross channel ferries and his last sea going appointment was with Island Cruises before settling ashore in positions with Island Cruises and for three years at the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. 

In 2012, Adrian joined TUI as Operations Director for Thomson Cruises.  During the past seven years he has been at the forefront of the transformation and rebrand from Thomson to Marella Cruises and has overseen the introduction of four new ships in four years.

Adrian is a Fellow of the Nautical Institute and a Trustee of the CHIRP Charitable Trust.

ANDY YUILL
Managing Director | SMC Design

Andy has over 25 years' experience in design and has worked internationally on many large-scale leisure developments. His continued drive and enthusiasm for innovative relevant design keeps SMC fresh, dynamic, and relevant. Passionate about good design, he is adept at combining years of experience with innovative and new thinking to produce unique and challenging creative solutions for clients. Andy believes that SMC’s success is down to its people and their approach to design, both of which continue to strengthen the company and benefit clients around the world.

CHARLES RAE
UK Sales Director | Hammer Carpets

30 years’ experience in the Cruise Industry, working with Fabric manufacturers Sekers, Skopos and now Hammer carpets. During this time Charles has been focusing on developing strong relationships with Interior Designers, Marine Contractors, Ship Owners and Ship yards all of whom play a vital role in the successful refurbishment of Cruise Ships. He believes the key to success in which ever field you are in, is to naturally strive to have expertise in your own area, but also to really understand the companies around you who also contribute to the final result. A beautiful refurbished Cruise ship, delivered on time, and in budget. It is this understanding and empathy for the other players around you that ultimately results in smooth business in sometimes choppy seas.

MICHAEL OLIVER
Co-Owner & Co-Chairman | Trimline

Mike Oliver is Co-Chairman of global marine interior specialists Trimline. One of the most knowledgeable people in interior outfitting, he boasts over 40 years in the industry. During his training on the Trimline shop floor he experienced many cruise and ferry refits. At the age of 21 he became Assistant Production Manager and over the next ten years became Production Manager, Contract Manager and Operations Director. Having amassed a wide range of industry knowledge, he then moved into the role of Sales and Marketing Director, the area of the business he’d always wanted to take responsibility for managing and directing.

BAS LOOHUIS
Commercial Director | Damen Cruise

Bas Loohuis graduated from the Maritime Academy in Vlissingen, the Netherlands as Bachelor Maritime operations.

Over the years Bas has followed courses like “ supply chain Management “ at Insead and several Damen Management courses.

Working for Damen for the last 22 years, Bas currently has the position of Commercial Director at Damen Shiprepair at Conversion. Which is a full daughter of the Damen Group, with 17 repair yards. Bas's responsibilities are focused on the large and complex projects including the maintenance and upgrade services for the Cruise Industry.

1:05pm
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2:05pm

Lunch & Exhibition Visit

2:05pm
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2:55pm

Design Imperatives for Expedition Interiors

Expedition cruise interiors design is something of an unique juxtaposition between minimalism as defined by space limitations, luxury demanded by clients who often choose expedition as part of a bucket list special holiday, and the use of ‘toys’ which demand both space to store and the practical space in which guests can transition from interior to a harsh exterior when out on excursions.

  • Space considerations to allow for effective operations
  • Designing for durability at sea in remote, harsh locations
  • Design for environmental protection, Polar Code and restrictions
  • Enabling guests to submerge themselves in the expedition experience: designing access to the ‘toys,’ and creating broader opportunities for experience
  • Use of appropriate materials with good sustainability credentials
  • What are the parameters for designing facilities to prepare for the experience (mud-rooms, marina, heli-lounge etc)?
  • Reflecting the feel of the expedition and nature in the cruise ship design features, e.g. artworks which evoke the sense of the expedition

Moderator:

DANIELA HERGET
Principal Consultant | Cruise Quality Consult

Daniela Herget has more than 28 Years of experience in the Cruise & Hotel industry worldwide. Originally coming from the Interior Design and outfitting field, Daniela has started early to work abroad & on ships to develop her unique Career in the Cruise & Hotel Industry.

She has worked in various Senior Management Positions on Cruise & Expedition Vessels, Ocean-going and River cruise ships (Hotel-Director, Financial Controller, Chief Purser, Cruise Director…) and has a strong Hotel-/Ship Operational as well as Financial Background.

After many years in Hotel operations at Sea and supporting various Cruise Startup Teams in different countries, she decided to combine her two passions for Cruise ships and Interior Design & Outfitting. She started her Business as a “Consultant for the Cruise industry” in 2010 specialising in process optimizing and Architectural Design Project Management, Daniela has extensive knowledge of international regulatory requirements for Ships operations and interior design and supports the Owners and Designers with the compliance part.

As a very result-driven and motivated Person with great attention to detail, Daniela has developed the LEAN INTERIOR OUTFITTING "Train" for Large Cruise Ship Refurbishments in collaboration with Porsche Consulting, RCCL. On more than 12 Refurbs this proved an efficiency Increase of more than 150% on highly repetitive areas like Staterooms, Suites, Crew Cabins etc..
The Industry has seen huge value in Daniela's extensive and unique set of professionals. She is hired by Oceangoing-, River Cruise lines and ship owners worldwide to help them during start-up or leading difficult projects on the Interior Design & Outfitting side. Many years for Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Newbuild & Fleetdesign, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Expedition Newbuild Ultramarine and many more. Daniela has just started a new Refurbishment Project and supports some (well known CSI Members) Suppliers & Outfitters with their product launch or as their European-/ Cruise representative.

She is well known and respected for her extensive Industry knowledge and management experience in international Teams and in particular for European – US relationships and company cooperations or Joint-ventures.

Speakers:

ANU SHAW
Partner, Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager | Kudos Dsign Oy

Having studied Leisure and Tourism management in UK and later qualifying as an interior designer has lead her working with hospitality sector. 

Anu started to work with larger hospitality and marine projects after she was hired by Pia Litokorpi, owner and CEO of Kudos Dsign. 

With the position as a senior interior designer and project manager at Kudos Dsign she has worked internationally with variety of brands for marine, hospitality and residential projects. 

'At Kudos our mission is to create tailor-made designs that stand out from the crowd, leaving both, our customers and the end-users surprised not only by the beauty but also practicality and functionality of the design. 

We have the passion and interest in finding the best solutions for the concept and interior design to fulfil the technical challenges, budget limitations and schedule requirements.'

Kudos Dsign is an international interior design agency based in Finland with long experience and its roots deep in the hospitality design for global cruise liners through a well known full turn-key suppliers. Kudos portfolio includes interior design projects such as Burj Al Arab Terrace in Dubai, Hilton at Resorts World Bimini in Bahamas and number of completed and ongoing international marine projects for Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises and Star Cruises. 

ELEONORA BRUGNOLOTTO
Design Manager | Crystal Cruises

Eleonora is the Design Director of New Ship Building and Refitting of the Multi-Award Winning Luxury Cruise Company Crystal Cruises.

With over 16 years' experience in the cruise industry, Eleonora started her career in Cruise Ship Industry in Fincantieri, as Public Room Engineer for more than 6 years, acquiring her knowledge in ship interiors new building.

After Fincantieri, her career continued, with the same determination and enthusiasm, with Carnival Group as Hotel Superintendent Furniture and Interiors, dedicated to the management of the Costa Fleet design in operation and refurbishment, for almost 8 years, till the end on 2016 

All the experience in ship new building and refitting, her Master Degree in Architecture at the IUAV in Venice,  and her knowledge about technical materials, architecture and interior design brought her to lead the Interior Design of Crystal Cruises, Genting HK Group.

Passionate and dedicated to her job, she follows the building process form the concept phase till the delivery, managing the design process with Crystal architects imagining and conceiving an outstanding design for Crystal cruises' ships and a superior and totally groundbreaking experience for guests.

Eleonora is currently working on the building of the new stunning expedition vessel Crystal Endeavor, participating in the concept development of the new class of Crystal Vessels and on the refitting of Crystal Symphony that will be held April 2020.

FREDRIK JOHANSSON
Partner and Executive Director | Tillberg Design of Sweden

Partner & Executive Director of Tillberg Design of Sweden. During Fredrik's 25 years in the business, he has managed some of the world’s most creative and prestigious marine projects, including on private yachts, explorer ships and ocean liners, like Cunard's Queen Mary 2.

STEFANIE JENTZ
Senior. Project Manager In-house Design | Hapag Lloyd Cruises

Stefanie Jentz is Senior Project Manager – Newbuild at Hapag-Lloyd. Graduating as a product developer and designer

Stefanie has 22 years in the maritime segment, during which time she has been involved in ships projects from the largest mega yachts to luxury cruise and exclusive expedition boutique vessels, which specialize in customizing small vessels “town plans” in interior and exterior.

More recently, Stefanie designs and specifyies Newbuild from white paper for Hapag-Lloyd down to detailed customized solutions in cabins and manages luxury cruise vessels in the international building processes until warranty ( MV Europa 2 and the new expedition class MV HANSEATIC nature, inspiration and spirit).

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3:25pm

Break & Exhibition Visit

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4:20pm

Future Global Outlook

Our eminent cruise design panellists will scan the horizon for current and future drivers in cruise ship interiors. From examining the influences on future guests and their expectations, to some of the wider impacts of global trends. How will the micro and macro drivers shape the design and build of tomorrow’s cruise ship interiors?

  • How do you expect ships will change in the future?
  • How will this impact interior design?
  • Are there any more niche markets which may create another sub-category of cruising, and if so what will be the impact on interiors design?
  • What does the boom of newbuilds mean for the refurbishment of ships?
  • How does growth in newbuild & refurbishment look in China? Which projects are already under way, and where are the opportunities for European suppliers and designers?
  • Do you anticipate further new entrants? Will these come with new ships or revitalised older tonnage?
  • By region, where is the growth? China / South America / Europe / North America / Africa

Moderator:

DAVID MCCARTHY
Sr. Director, Newbuilding Owner Supply & Logistics | Independent Maritime Advisors

With over 25 years’ experience in the cruise and hospitality industry, David has held roles at Executive level, both operationally, as well as in vessel design and delivery for newbuild & revitalisation projects. He has become a respected voice within the marine sector, who actively promotes engagement and collaboration at every opportunity. Following a 14-year sea-going career with P&O Cruises, he took up various land-based roles, serving the Carnival UK brands. A notable project being P&O Cruises current flagship, Britannia where he is proud to have been presented to Her Majesty the Queen, for his part in being responsible for the entire hotel operational design and delivery.

Now at AD Associates for close to 4 years’ David has been instrumental in the growth of the award-winning business and is responsible for CRM, Marine Business Development, as well as supporting their talented studio with marine operational and regulatory compliance.

Speakers:

ANDY YUILL
Managing Director | SMC Design

Andy has over 25 years' experience in design and has worked internationally on many large-scale leisure developments. His continued drive and enthusiasm for innovative relevant design keeps SMC fresh, dynamic, and relevant. Passionate about good design, he is adept at combining years of experience with innovative and new thinking to produce unique and challenging creative solutions for clients. Andy believes that SMC’s success is down to its people and their approach to design, both of which continue to strengthen the company and benefit clients around the world.

ANNE MARI GULLIKSTAD
CEO and Senior Architect | YSA Design

Anne Mari Gullikstad is the Chief Executive Office of YSA Design, where she is also Partner and a Senior Interior Architect. YSA Design is based in Oslo, Norway and has specialised in designing cruise ships, small ships and river cruise vessels since 1985. She draws on over 26 years of experience with to head the company's management team, also fulfilling the role of project leader in key YSA Design assignments. 

With an Honours Degree and Diploma in Fine Arts from the California College of the Arts & Crafts, Anne Mari brings a fresh and original approach to her architectural work, in which she has been certified to practice since 1993. As an interior architect and designer, her landmark projects have included some of the best-known cruise ships in the world, including Oriana (P&O Cruises), Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream & Fantasy, Silver Cloud and Wind, and the Seven Cruises ships Mariner and Voyager Radisson. She has also worked on a series of ships for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. 

As project leader (and interior designer), Anne Mari also oversees and manages some of YSA Design's most prestigious work, including assignments for Disney Cruise Line and SeaDream. She is currently leading YSA Design's extensive conversion project for the Costa Cruise ships Costa Venezia and Toscana. 

DUO YANG
German Chancellor Fellow | Kühne Logistics University

Duo Yang is a German Chancellor Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Michele Acciaro from Kuehne Logistics University (KLU). The German Chancellor Fellowship allows him to spend a year in Germany to work on a topic with the purpose of strengthening collaboration between Germany and China. The topic he has chosen focuses on how to improve marine equipment supply chains between Europe and China, especially for cruise ship components. His ambition in this project is to develop tailored solutions for marine suppliers and help them enlarge their sales and influence in the Chinese market.

GREG WALTON
CEO & Founding Partner | Studio DADO Inc

Greg Walton, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is founding partner of Studio DADO, a Miami-based design studio specializing in cruise ship and hospitality interiors, which has established itself as an integral part of the cruise design industry. Greg has designed projects such as Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis class ships and the “Seven Seas Explorer” for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a Masters in Architecture from Georgia Tech, and an MS in International Business from Johns Hopkins, Greg has mentored cruise ship design students at Florida International University since 2007 and sits on the 2019 Cruise Ship Interiors Expo advisory board. Greg watches trends: he sees technology as a key driver of industry change and reminds emerging designers to consider the continual advancements in how we interface with and control our built environment. In his free time, Greg is a tireless world traveler who is rarely seen without his Italian greyhound, Enzo.

MARCO DE JORIO
President | De Jorio Design

Marco de Jorio is President and CEO of DE JORIO DESIGN INTERNATIONAL, a leading company in top-end interior and exterior design of Luxury CruiseShips and MegaYachts, distinguished for innovation and creativity. Marco remarkably placed his creative footprint in all new buildings by MSC Cruises. Convinced of propulsive and emotional value of high-quality design for the Cruise market he has profoundly affected those traits that made the DJDI's repertory unique and recognizable. With 30 years of experience he's one of few eminences in the world holding the highest level of knowledge in the naval design dedicated to pleasure, fun and luxury.

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Conference Closes