MAKINEN team will be attending Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami Convention Center, April 9–11! As one of the largest cruise events in the maritime industry, Seatrade 2024 provides an excellent platform for networking, learning, and exploring the latest trends.
For inquiries or to connect with our team during the event, please reach out to
Jaakko Makikalli, CEO jaakko.makikalli@ismakinen.com
Learn more: https://www.seatradecruiseevents.com/global/en/home.html
Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ latest and most prestigious vessel, in terms of both size, luxury, and technology was delivered in late November in Turku, Finland. The Icon embarked on its inaugural cruise from Miami in late January, 2024.
The vessel and the shipbuilding project of this Quantum-class vessel have been the hot topics in the cruise industry, with numerous contractors and suppliers participating in bringing this marvel to life. MAKINEN has been involved in this newbuilding project since last summer, successfully overseeing and coordinating various owner’s work scopes in public spaces, which included the entire art installation package. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and the extensive project was executed without any delays.
MAKINEN Project Manager Ville Helenius shared his thoughts:
“Icon of the Seas was a truly fascinating project! In general, overseeing and coordinating the construction of numerous public spaces, along with the art installation package, was interesting and taught us a lot. The project underscored the importance of planning and site preparation. Our biggest advantage was our ability to be flexible, modify plans, and adapt on the fly. There were always surprises, necessitating adjustments to plans in real-time. Our can-do attitude was consistently evident, contributing to our success. The project’s biggest achievement was the confidence that we could overcome challenges, find solutions, and move forward. The project wouldn’t have been successful without everyone fulfilling their roles, so a big thank you to everyone involved.”
“Collaboration with the customer was seamless. Royal Caribbean had an excellent team supporting us throughout the project, and they were pleased with the outcome and MAKINEN’s operational excellence.”
For questions, please contact: Project Manager Ville Helenius at ville.helenius(at)ismakinen.com
Watch the video highlighting MAKINEN’s project scope and final outcome on the Icon of the Seas:
As we approach the year’s end, the entire MAKINEN team wishes to express our sincere gratitude to our valued customers, employees, partners, and friends who have played a vital role in making 2023 another significant chapter in cruise interiors.
Jaakko Makikalli, CEO of MAKINEN: “We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all our stakeholders for contributing to another remarkable year. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, and your partnership has been invaluable. We look forward to continued collaboration.”
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and continued success in 2024, MAKINEN eagerly anticipates the new challenges and opportunities that the coming year will bring.
Sustainability Management is an essential part of our company’s strategy and operating principles. The MAKINEN Sustainability Report 2022–2023 represents our fourth consecutive annual publication, aiming to provide insights into our daily and ongoing sustainable and ethical activities. Through this report, we aim to communicate the actions we are taking, planning to undertake, and have successfully completed. It serves as a statement of our consistent commitment to ongoing sustainable development from our end.
“With this current release of our Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2022-2023, we aim to share our commitment to sustainability at MAKINEN with our customers, suppliers, employees, and stakeholders. This report reflects our dedication and progress, and we hope it serves as an example, encouraging other companies to join us in making a positive impact.”
– Jaakko Makikalli, CEO, MAKINEN
The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo is returning this year, from November 29 to 30, hosted at London ExCeL. This two-day event focuses on the European cruise interior design industry, facilitating connections between interior suppliers and Europe’s top cruise lines, designers, and shipyards involved in refurbishment and newbuild projects.
MAKINEN is pleased to announce its participation in this industry event, with a booth #217.
Visitors are invited to join us at the expo and are encouraged to register as a visitor using our custom registration link:
Additionally, for those interested in discussing their interior solutions needs in more detail, you can schedule a meeting in advance with MAKINEN’s marine experts:
🌟 Jaakko Mäkikalli, CEO, jaakko.makikalli@ismakinen.com
🌟 Markus Makinen, President, MAKINEN USA, markus.makinen@ismakinen.com
🌟 Katri Rosnell, Director of Furniture Production, katri.rosnell@ismakinen.com
🌟 Tommi Tuusa, Director of Refurbishment, Cabins & Public Spaces, tommi.tuusa@ismakinen.com
We look forward to seeing you at this event and are at your disposal for any inquiries or arrangements.
The MAKINEN team partnered with Compagnie Française de Croisières to transform the interiors of CFC Renaissance, the former Holland America Line Maasdam. Acquired by the cruise line in August 2022, the vessel overwent a multi-million-euro renovation at the Damen Brest shipyard before debuting later in 2023.
In January 2023, the MAKINEN team dedicated themselves to refurbishing a total of 628 passenger cabins and staterooms, in addition to 17 public spaces. The areas were upgraded to ensure a higher standard of comfort and elegance.
Press play and enjoy some of the highlights of MAKINEN’s ship refurbishment project at CFC Renaissance!
Discover the latest article in the EME Outlook Magazine, Issue 54, “MAKINEN: 30 Years of Comfort Cruising,” featuring an in-depth interview with the CEO, Jaakko Mäkikalli. Gain insights into the company’s roots, history, and ambitious vision to become the benchmark of the cruise industry by 2030.
EME Outlook is a regional B2B magazine for the Europe and Middle East region features 13+ CEOs, Directors, Presidents, Founders, and Managers providing B2B Industry Insights, Features, Expert Eye, Case Studies, Executive Interviews, Company Profiles, and more.
Click the links below to access the featured content:
1. PDF Version of the Article – Access the comprehensive PDF version of “MAKINEN: 30 Years of Comfort Cruising.”
2. EME Outlook Issue 54 Full Magazine – Explore the latest issue, packed with valuable B2B information from various industries.
Over the past five years, the MAKINEN team has served as the sole interiors supplier for the SunStone Ships Infinity class series, which comprises a total of 7 ships. These vessels have been designed by Ulstein Design Solutions, with interiors designed by Tomas Tillberg Design. The sixth vessel, Ocean Albatros, was delivered in April 2023, and it will be a year-round charter of Albatros Expeditions.
Read more here.
