As Europlan Yacht Interiors enters the conversion yacht market, BOAT’s Hannah Rankine discovers more about what sets the Finnish outfitter apart.
As superyacht interiors evolve in complexity and shipyards' order books continuously fill up, the call for high-quality manufacturers is on the rise. Europlan Yacht Interiors, a brand of Europlan Engineering Ltd., is meeting this demand head-on by expanding its portfolio to include yacht conversion projects, in addition to new builds and refits. This strategic move has positioned Europlan Yacht Interiors as a prominent player among yacht designers and shipyards.
Quality interior outfitting
Europlan Yacht Interiors is renowned for manufacturing high-quality interior components for large-scale new-build and refit projects. Its comprehensive services include planning and design, material procurement and the installation of all interior areas, including the technical systems in crew, guest and owner areas, encompassing HVAC, piping, electrical and AV systems. As a one-stop shop for the complete interior installation process, Europlan Yacht Interiors ensures the integration of luxury and functionality.
Recently, the outfitter ventured into the yacht conversion market, merging luxury and aesthetics to create high-spec, comfortable yachts. With 5,300 square metres of production facilities in Finland, Europlan Yacht Interiors excels in working with a variety of materials, including metal, glass, wood, stone and paint, producing bespoke, multifunctional products.
Using modern drawing tools, such as 2D and 3D modelling and rendering software, Europlan Yacht Interiors brings designers' visions to life with precision. With a business philosophy centred around building strong relationships with designers and shipyards through close communication, the brand fosters trust and collaboration, enabling the perfect yachting experience for owners.
From cruise ships to superyachts
With a rich history of constructing interiors for commercial ships, Europlan Yacht Interiors possesses extensive knowledge of both the marine industry and luxury interiors. This experience, combined with a strong project management background, an expert in-house team and a flexible subcontracting network, allows Europlan Yacht Interiors to collaborate effectively with local and foreign shipyards, ensuring cost-effective project delivery. Having been active in the luxury yachting market for the past 10 years, Europlan has honed its expertise and gained the ability and credibility to build boats that meet all key maritime rules, regulations and standards.
Iconic interiors
Europlan Yacht Interiors has built the interiors for some of the world's most renowned explorer yachts, adhering to SOLAS regulations. Notable projects include 89-metre Here Comes the Sun, 107-metre Andromeda which features a famous entirely Rolls-Royce bridge constructed by Europlan Yacht Interiors, and 116-metre Ulysses (now Multiverse).
Delivered in 2018, the new build process for the former Ulysses was Europlan Yacht Interior's largest project to date. Collaborating closely with designer RWD, Europlan Yacht Interiors outfitted 2,300 square metres of owner and guest areas and 1,200 square metres of crew areas, handling engineering, materials and installation. It also oversaw the electrification and AV package. Four years later, Europlan Yacht Interiors returned to Ulysses for a refit project, upgrading all crew areas.
To find out more about Europlan’s new build, refit or conversion project services, or to schedule an appointment, contact commercial director Janne Salminen today.
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