Installation of machinery, equipment, piping, valves, and ducting is ongoing in the engine room, auxiliary room, and technical spaces. The rudder trunks and outer stern tubes have been installed. The Hull Vane has been lifted into place and is now being welded to the transom. The two hydraulic gangway davits have been fitted onboard.
Hull and painting progress
Work on the underwater hull is progressing well, with blasting and first coat painting continuing despite weather challenges. Almost all flat bottom areas and turn of bilge have received their first coat, and the bow megablock (MB-06), which remains on the dockside, is 75% painted internally, with just the lower forward hold remaining. The external passenger side doors and the emergency evacuation doors (MES System) have been fitted into the hull.
Passenger and crew areas and interiors
Installation of floating floors and cabling in the deck 3 lounge is progressing well. Framing to support bulkhead panels and window boxes is ongoing on deck 4. Ventilation trunking installation continues in the wheelhouse. Crew accommodation areas, floors and bulkheads, are also being prepared for outfitting.
Quality checks and quality and interiors
Piriou is actively working though the schedule of inspections and testing, addressing any outstanding items identified by the site team, and Lloyd’s Register, with ongoing inspections to ensure workmanship and compliance with specifications remain at the highest standard.
Electrical and cabling
Work continues throughout the vessel with electric cabling in the engine control room and main switchboard, auxiliary room, passenger and crew areas and up to the wheelhouse.
Next steps
Detailed design reviews and plan approval are nearing completion. Production and outfitting work onboard will step up from November after Menawethan has launched and more Piriou labour force will move onto Scillonian IV.
