Knud E. Hansen behind total makeover
MARITIME SERVICE: Prior to SAGA Cruises purchase of its newest vessel, Saga Sapphire, the Danish naval architect company Knud E. Hansen evaluated the vessel. After the purchase Knud E. Hansen was in charge of its total makeover.
gThe choice of Knud E. Hansen as the consultant for the project was a feather in our caph, says Giuseppe Tringali, General Manager of Knud E. Hansen in Greece.
gWe were selected for this project based on our experience as we have provided marine engineering and project management to similar projects for many yearsh.
SAGA relied on Knud E. Hansen for their design package to Classification Society and Flag. As part of the process, significant parts of the upper decks have been altered or retrofitted; this includes new cabins with balconies, changed restaurant lay]outs and installation of elevators to allow disabled people to access all areas of the vessel.
gOur engineers have often visited the shipyard in Italy during the refit to monitor the progressh, says Tringali.
gThere has been a close cooperation with yard, interior designers, and classification society through which Knud E. Hansen A/S has proactively met concerns and issues early on and during the build processh.
The work on the Saga Sapphire has also included all system drawings and documentation of the electrical, piping and HVAC systems for the modified areas. This documentation has been provided to the classification society for approval.
Source: Knud E. Hansen / maritimedanmark.dk
