Since March, Chris and Peter, working closely with Piriou, have processed more than 300 plans and documents for approval for the hull structure, machinery, electrical and control systems and piping systems, as well as detailed design for passenger areas.

Many of these structural and systems plans have also been reviewed by a team of plan approval engineers from Lloyd’s Register, who ensure that the builds meet the specific class rules and statutory standards.

Plans relating to the safe operations (statutory) of the vessels have also been reviewed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for compliance with the UK’s flag requirements.

Detailed design is ongoing concurrently with the construction, and we have recently received detailed design drawings for electrical and control systems for both vessels.