PASSENGER CRUISE VESSEL 'SILJA OPERA' CONVERSION
CONVERSION
Customer
Silja Line, Finland / Turku Repair Yard, Finland
Silja Line, Finland
Shipyard
Turku Repair Yard, Finland
Commission
FOR THE OWNER:
- Arrangement drawings
- Safety plans
- Classification drawings
- Outfitting and system basic design drawings
- Management of basic design
FOR THE YARD:
- Construction drawings
- HVAC and piping coordination plans
- Site assistance in steel and piping design
Main Dimensions
LOA: 158.9 m
LPP: 131.0 m
Breadth: 25.2 m
Height main deck: 7.20 m
Speed, max.: 21 kn.
Passengers: 1400
Conversion Description
- The ship had sailed in the Caribbean and Far East and when starting to operate in
the Baltic area a comprehensive refurbishment was necessary.
- The conversion included adding a sliding pool cover, enlarging shopping areas,
rearrangement of conference areas and other public rooms.
- On technical side waste handling systems were modified and a new air conditioning
system was added for the covered pool area. An ice-belt was added to ensure year
around operation.