IT’S no mean feat installing a 142-metre-long Twin-Racer waterslide and a 55-metre zipline on a cruise ship, however works are well underway on P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Encounter, during her current dry dock in Singapore (CW 31 Jan). According to P&O Australia’s Maritime Operations Technical Director Ken O’Callaghan, progress is...
IT’S no mean feat installing a 142-metre-long Twin-Racer waterslide and a 55-metre zipline on a cruise ship, however works are well underway on P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Encounter, during her current dry dock in Singapore (CW 31 Jan).
According to P&O Australia’s Maritime Operations Technical Director Ken O’Callaghan, progress is swift and steady.
“We’re just over halfway through our statutory dry dock and everything is going to schedule,” O’Callaghan reported.
“Together with the incredible team at Sembcorp, we have over 500 people working across the ship at any one time to ensure we get Pacific Encounter back to Australia in perfect order, ready for our guests”.
In addition to the installation of the slides and Edge Adventure Park, there are many other enhancements also underway, including a new outdoor movie screen and sound system, satellite dishes for improved wi-fi, automation systems, stabilisers, navigation systems & life saving appliance upgrades.
Encounter will recommence her full program of itineraries from Brisbane next month, visiting 24 destinations within Australia and the South Pacific.
