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BEST REBRAND 2 BY TRIMLINE THE BRIEF

In early 2019, Trimline again INDIGO partnered with Marella Cruises SQUID & ANCHOR for the conversion of Golden COFFEE PORT Era into , MARKETPLACE during a dry dock in Cadiz. LATTITUDE & VISTA

Having carried out interior rebrands DINING CLUB onboard Marella Explorer, Marella TERRACE Discovery and 2, as BROADWAY SHOW LOUNGE well as refurbishments of the remaining Marella fleet, Trimline has unrivalled BROADWAY BAR knowledge of the Marella Cruises brand RECEPTION/DESTINATION SERVICES and our experienced teams bring this FUTURE CRUISE knowledge to each Marella refit, making us Marella Cruises’ partner of choice for VERANDA interior refurbishments of their fleet. INDIGO TOILETS

STAIRS As the main interior contractor onboard Marella Explorer 2, Trimline LOBBIES was responsible for the majority of the LANDINGS interior rebrand, including the following areas: PASSENGER ALLEYWAYS KEY AREAS SCOPE OF WORKS COFFEE PORT New coffee port bar Removal of A60 bank/casino cage INDIGO New deckhead Turn key area creating new layout New fixed & loose furniture Construction of new beer store New blinds New beer & soda package Decoration throughout New deckhead throughout Photo Kiosk area Removal of raised deck Arts & crafts area New flooring New Hvac throughout New fixed & loose furniture New flooring New blinds Movement of fire hydrant Decoration throughout Tiling Construction of casino cage Movement of two fire hydrants Tiling MARKETPLACE New heading & ambient gantries to servery SQUID & ANCHOR Replacement of trade slide to servery Construction of new beer store New ceramic hot plates to servery New beer & sode package New mobile headed & ambient New flooring lowerators New fixed & loose furniture New drinks station with self service New blinds Convert ice cream station to sandwich Decoration throughout station New gin and whisky bar New clearing stations Cladding to all balustrades Re-upholstery of existing banquette Re-finishing of dance floor seating New furniture to smoking area New loose & fixed furniture New back bar & cladding to front bar New carpet Tiling Tiling DATE & DURATION 6

During the pre-order stage we worked closely with Marella to define the scope, create WEEKS drawings and prepare the detailed quote. From receipt of order we embarked on an 15 Feb - 29 Mar 2019 intensive 4-month meticulous planning stage with the refit starting on 15 Feb 2019.

TRADES

In addition to the Trimline project 344 management team, we have 344 trades onboard, including HVAC, welders, contractors plumbers, electricians, joiners, labourers, upholsterers, floorlayers, catering, tiles, onboard decorators, Corian, HSR, french polishing, instalers and cleaners.

THE STATS

The conversion of Golden Era into Marella Explorer 2 was the largest rebrand to date that Marella Cruises has undertaken. Here are some cool stats.

18,237 5,706 2,697 square metres of linear metres of items of loose carpet fabric furniture KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

SPECIALIST TEAMS FOCUSING DETAILED KNOWLEDGE OF ON DESIGNATED AREAS DOCKYARD

Trimline had a structured management Local dockyard knowledge was key to team onsite in Cadiz for the duration of the success of this refit. Trimline was the project, as well as being supported well aware of the restrictions on by the team back in the UK to ensure materials movements, so in order to the refit was a success. maximise efficiency Trimline procured a dedicated storage space on site and To carry out the ambitious project hired its own forklift. With this needed an extensive team of infrastructure in place, Trimline could contractors and, Trimline’s team confidently carry out the extensive included onboard and quayside logistics installation programme unhindered. managers together with 344 tradespeople, all working together to deliver the high-quality finish Trimline is CLASS DRAWINGS renowned for. The use of BCTQ and lessons learned from previous Marella Cruises refits, PLUG & PLAY MANUFACTURING resulted in a huge success with the class drawings. Trimline were the only Manufactured items were fitted 'plug & interior company to initially have this all play' which helped greatly to speed up covered and were used as an example the installation process. to other contractors onboard. ACCOLADES & QUOTES

Cruise Critic awarded Marella Marella Cruises' Head of Cruises 'Best Refurbishment Technical Operations, Nick award 2019' for Marella Explorer 2 Hughes

As the main interior contractor for this “We are delighted with the results of major refit, we are so proud that it has this project. Trimline has a proven been recognised as the 'Best track record in delivering high spec refurbishment' by world's interiors for us and have met the brief largest cruise reviews site and online cruise community Cruise Critic. again with this mammoth refit.

Trimline’s COO, Ross Welham The transformation of the public spaces is remarkable, and we are

looking forward to welcoming “The sheer scale of this project meant passengers on board to enjoy the that meticulous planning was crucial. Each team was responsible for their key results. area of the refit and worked closely with their trades to ensure the refit was We are sure they will respond completed on time. I am so proud of what positively and can’t wait to see what our team has achieved, the end result they think when they take to the seas speaks for itself.” for the new season of sailing”.

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