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Silja Opera (conversion)

Ship type
Cruise
Ship owner
Silja Line
Shipyard
Turku Repair Yard, Naantali
Project type
Conversion/Retrofit
Ship status
Delivered
Design scope
Basic, Detail
Delivery year
2002
Silja Opera (conversion)
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Commission for the Ship Owner

  • Arrangement drawings
  • Safety plans
  • Classification drawings
  • Basic design drawings for outfitting and systems
  • Management of basic design

Commission for the Shipyard

  • Construction drawings
  • HVAC and piping coordination plans
  • Site assistance for steel and piping design

Project Features

  • The ship had previously sailed in the Caribbean and Far East, and upon starting operations in the Baltic region, a comprehensive refurbishment was necessary.
  • The conversion included adding a sliding pool cover, enlarging shopping areas, and rearranging conference areas and other public rooms.
  • On the technical side, waste handling systems were modified, a new air conditioning system was installed for the covered pool area, and an ice-belt was added to ensure year-round operation.

Main dimensions

  • Dwt 2 216
  • GT 25 611
  • Capacity 25,600 gt
  • LoA 158,9
  • Beam 25,2
  • Draught 5,8

Additional Information

  • IMO Number 7827213 (2)
  • Ice class 1A
  • Special features Passenger cruise vessel conversion

For more information, please contact:

Johan Hellman
Sales, Passenger Ships
+358 9 4788 4458
+358 40 7014 237
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