INTER-MARINE, the engineer that inspired the “Fly the Flag for P&O” movement, has turned its workshop into a replica ship, in a “shrine” to the industry. The model includes memorabilia, such as a ship’s bell, which is rung when meetings are called to arrange technical services for an arriving ship...
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INTER-MARINE, the engineer that inspired the “Fly the Flag for P&O” movement, has turned its workshop into a replica ship, in a “shrine” to the industry.
The model includes memorabilia, such as a ship’s bell, which is rung when meetings are called to arrange technical services for an arriving ship or planned dry dock.
When staff stop for a break, the amenities room doubles as a cruise ship’s top deck lounge.
“We are like family,” Inter-Marine explained.
“When there are no ships, there is no business for us either.
“We are also a technical supply chandler so we can get requests from the ships for various equipment for repair, maintenance and upgrades.”
Since the pause in cruise ship operations, Inter-Marine has seen its turnover fall by as much as 80%, with a bulk of the company’s work coming on board ships.
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