Team Electric rose to some special challenges in its successful completion of electrical installation and refit work during Royal Caribbean’s recent high profile drydocking and ‘amplification’ of Allure of the Seas.
Despite heavy weather, tight deadlines, and complex coordination across multiple contractors and workstreams, Team Electric showcased its hallmark adaptability and technical expertise to deliver the full scope of work on schedule.
Three turnkey suppliers
With a total workforce of 60 skilled electricians on site, Team Electric was engaged separately by three turnkey suppliers — Almaco, Makinen, and LMG — to execute electrical works across hotel areas, galleys, and public spaces on board the cruise ship.
The project marked a return to familiar territory for Team Electric, which was also involved in the original construction of Allure of the Seas in Turku Shipyard in 2009.
Project highlights
Team Electric delivered full electrical works for the new Mason Jar restaurant and bar
Achievements included the installation of 121 kilometres of electrical cabling and 4,500 metres of cable trays, across a project involving key technical areas as well as substantial hotel work. Among tasks that extended to 600 individual material line items, Team Electric fitted nearly 2,000 lights.
The company’s hotel-side scope covered 61 new cabins on decks 11, 12, and 14 that were built within a prefabricated aluminium block and craned onto the ship. These new spaces included corridors, AC rooms, and associated technical infrastructure. In addition, Team Electric delivered full electrical works for the new Mason Jar restaurant and bar, as well as several refurbished galley spaces and three public areas including a Crown Lounge and a teens’ gaming zone.
On the technical side, Team Electric upgraded a substantial portion of the ship’s navigation and communication systems, including the full cabling of the bridge with 9 kilometres of new wiring. A turnkey delivery of Fugro’s OceanStar system included not just cabling but also installation, commissioning, and user training, led by certified Team Electric engineers.
Rising to the challenge
“The weather was brutal. 30 days of torrential rain in a 40-day dry dock,” said Daniel Brown, Project Manager at Team Electric. “It had a knock-on effect on every trade, but we managed to push through and keep the program on track.”
Meticulous planning and on-the-ground flexibility, Team Electric met all critical deadlines
High winds frequently delayed crane operations and other key activities. Yet, through meticulous planning and on-the-ground flexibility, Team Electric met all critical deadlines.
The project’s compressed dry dock period presented a further challenge. As Caj Persson, Technical Project Lead, explained: “They cut the dry dock time compared to the sister vessel Oasis of the Seas by over 10 days. That meant everything had to be done faster, with no compromise on quality.”
Reliability pays
Team Electric’s proven reputation in cruise ship refits was a key factor in securing the contract. “We’re well known in the industry for delivering complex and multi-faceted electrical refits, especially cabins and public areas,” said Daniel Brown. “We’re not always the cheapest, but clients know we get the job done on time and to the highest standards.”
Fourth contractor with no onboard electrical team asked Team Electric to step in and support their work
That reliability also paid off during the refit, when a fourth contractor with no onboard electrical team asked Team Electric to step in and support their work, sparking another relationship that is set to continue beyond this project.
The working relationship with Royal Caribbean also proved crucial. “We know the fleet, we’ve been with them since these keels were laid,” said Persson. “That familiarity, and our long-standing relationship with partners like Foreship, made the coordination smoother, even under pressure.”
Integrated installation
Unlike newbuilds, refits present constantly shifting priorities and constraints. As Daniel Brown explained: “In public areas especially, we can’t even install light fittings until the ceiling is in. It takes extreme coordination. Every task affects the next.”
From cabin design to bridge cabling, and from substations to galleys, the Allure of the Seas project exemplifies Team Electric’s full-spectrum capabilities. By blending technical know-how with practical execution, the company once again proved why it's the preferred electrical partner for cruise ship refits worldwide.
