ALMACO Does Modernization Project Onboard Westerdam
ALMACO finished a catering modernization project onboard Holland America Lines "Westerdam" in 2023.
Westerdam is part of the Holland America Line fleet, and her sister ships are Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, and Noordam. Westerdam set sail from Sydney, Australia, to Singapore for a drydock in January. ALMACO had been awarded the turnkey contract to modernize some galley areas during the drydock. The scope of work included adding flight-type and rack-type dishwashers in the deck 9 lido pot wash area and replacing various equipment across the vessel. To access the pot washing area a hole needed to be cut in the bulkhead, which meant that the project also consisted of the removal and replacement of the interior in the passenger dining room which was on the other side of the bulkhead.
Herve Touzard, ALMACO’s Deputy President of the Lifecycle division, says: “The collaboration between Holland America Line and ALMACO made this project a success. The project went smoothly, and according to plan, we at ALMACO would be happy to continue the collaboration and have future projects with Holland America Line.”
ABOUT Holland America Line
For 149 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities, enrichment programs, and compelling worldwide itineraries, you've come to the right place. Our fleet of 11 modern classic ships offers more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents. Cruises include popular and less-traveled ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia — and unique voyages to the Amazon, Antarctica, and our extended Grand Voyages.
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About Almaco Group
ALMACO Group is a full-service contractor for the new construction and modernization of Accommodation and Catering areas for the Marine and Offshore industries. ALMACO builds and refurbishes complete interiors of marine vessels and offshore units including cabins, wet units, public spaces, galleys, provision stores, refrigeration machinery, laundries, and complete living quarters for offshore accommodations. ALMACO works with owners and builders worldwide, providing full turnkey solutions comprising design and engineering, project management, spare parts, and maintenance. ALMACO was founded in 1998 and has offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, and the USA.