Stefano Pastrovich, an Italian designer, has showcased a new concept for converting inactive oil supply ships into exploratory refrigerators and small cruise ships.
Details of the New Design
This concept is based on a reference platform of 86.6 meters called Brage Supplier, built in India in 2011. An initial study in 2015 suggested that the marine propulsion system, DP2 dynamic positioning system, and four Wärtsilä engines be retained while a new structure for guests be installed on the deck.
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The initial design is for an 88-meter exploratory refrigerator that accommodates 30 guests in 15 suites or a version for 36 guests and 18 suites, both designed based on the code for travel refrigerators. These designs are specifically intended for high-quality long-term private use or charter exploratory operations.
Facilities and Safety
The Pastrovich studio has also developed 100-meter versions of the same platform. One version has the capacity to host 64 guests, while another can accommodate up to 116 passengers in a boutique exploratory cruise configuration. The higher capacity concept was developed in collaboration with Meccano engineering and is designed based on SOLAS safety requirements and passenger ships.
The conversion method is based on a large, open deck at the rear, which is typically found on oil supply ships. The studio suggests that a new accommodation block be built onshore while the main hull is prepared and then installed as a complete module. Pastrovich estimates a timeframe of 14 to 20 months for this process.
In explaining the choice of oil supply ships, Pastrovich states: "Why a supply ship? Because a PSV is like a pickup truck. The front is engineering and fixed. The back belongs to you."
This base ship has 1000 square meters of working deck, a deadweight capacity of 4800 tons, and a Rolls Royce propulsion system. The studio has stated that its marine characteristics are suitable for remote routes, including polar regions and exploratory destinations.
The goal of this project is not merely an aesthetic refurbishment but a coherent integration of engineering, architecture, hospitality, and operations.
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