Ambience Enters Multi-Million Pound Refit at APCL A&P Tyne.

Ambience Enters Multi-Million Pound Refit at APCL A&P Tyne

APCL A&P Tyne welcomed Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience into drydock on Thursday, the largest ship to be drydocked on the River Tyne in over 20 years.

The vessel is a 70,285grt cruise ship, 245m in length and carries up to 1,400 guests.

Ambience will now undergo a three-week programme of technical maintenance and refurbishment works including include upgrades to the propulsion control system, engine overhauls, replacement of rudder bearings and SCR catalyst elements, and extensive steel and structural work throughout the tanks and hull areas.

A series of internal pipework, HVAC and mechanical improvements will also be completed during the dry-docking period.

The project follows the recent refit of sister ship Ambition in December at APCL A&P Falmouth. APCL Group has developed a reputation as the UK’s leading ship repair centre’s for cruise ship providers.

David Mc Ginley, Chief Executive of APCL Group, “APCL A&P Tyne is delighted to welcome Ambience to its facility this month.

“The combination of APCL’s strategic locations, technical expertise and project management enables our Group to complete vital maintenance work under tight time schedules – minimising the downtime of Ambassador’s fleet.”

Nick Hughes, Chief Operating officer at Ambassador Cruise Line, said: “The Ambience’s dry dock in Hebburn represents a significant investment in our first lady of the sea and underlines our long-term commitment to maintaining the highest technical and hospitality standards across our fleet.”

“Working with APCL A&P Tyne allows us to support UK maritime expertise while ensuring Ambience continues to deliver the affordable quality and warmest welcome at sea that our guests value so highly.”