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MJM Marine is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Royal Caribbean on the opening of unparalleled, new experiences on its latest vacation, Utopia of the Seas. From the ship’s construction in Saint-Nazaire, France, to its official debut on July 19, 2024, in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, MJM Marine was a key partner in bringing the ultimate short getaway to life.  ,Building on a longstanding and successful partnership with Royal Caribbean, MJM Marine was once again entrusted as a key partner in developing a variety of new concepts as part of Utopia’s lineup of signature adventures and reimagined experiences across eight neighbourhoods. From the lively Pesky Parrot Caribbean tiki bar to the next-level Utopia Playscape for kids, to the Spare Tire, Royal Caribbean’s first poolside food truck; and the household name and coffee spot, Starbucks, there are numerous ways for everyone to make memories.  ,MJM Marine also collaborated on the build development and integration of Royal Railway – Utopia Station, a first-of-its-kind immersive dining experience. The multisensory adventure combines food, entertainment and technology to take vacationers on a unique journey by “train” to any place and time, such as the Wild West. ,Throughout the collaboration, Royal Caribbean and MJM Marine engaged in a series of creative and design-oriented activities, including workshops at MJM’s Newry headquarters and visits for material sourcing and prototype assemblies. Additionally, an enlightening visit to the Down Railway Museum in Downpatrick provided the team the opportunity to research and experience the feel and authenticity of being in a period train carriage, as well as learning the rich heritage of shipbuilding and rail. This collaborative approach, from concept to delivery, was crucial in visualising and ultimately aligning design choices – down to the smallest detail – to create a truly immersive and memorable experience. ,The two train cars for Royal Railway – Utopia Station were manufactured and assembled at MJM’s 100,000 sq ft facility in Newry, with teams coordinating installation methodologies and requirements with Utopia under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. ,Commenting on this achievement, Gary Annett, CEO at MJM Marine, stated; ,‘Collaborating with Royal Caribbean has seen our business take part in bringing many of the vacation industry’s most innovative, memorable experiences to life. Utopia of the Seas raised the bar, and together, our teams delivered in more ways than one.’ ,,

MJM Marine was proud to host an interactive stand in the STEM Village at the NI International Airshow in Portrush. The event which was held on 7th and 8th September was a great way to meet new people and showcase all that MJM Marine can do. The 2-day event hosted a range of unique airplanes which spectators were excited to see as well as the many stands in the STEM Village. The village was made up of many different companies from Northern Ireland and they were all promoting the interesting work they do in different ways.,,MJM Marine were excited to showcase their new interactive ship model, which was hugely popular with everyone attending the show. The ship was carefully designed by our brilliant designers here in Newry then cut out using our top-quality machinery, sanded, primed and painted by our talented production team. The ship has moving blocks which allows people to better understand the sections of the ship while admiring the craftmanship of MJM’s work.,,,If you attended the show and met our team there, connect with us on social media @mjm_marine or if you have any questions please reach out to info@mjmmarine.com

MJM Marine cruised on a wave of excitement during the Seatrade Cruise Europe event in Málaga this September. The highlight of the event was being a finalist for the prestigious Investment in People Award at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2024. Our Head of Global Business Development, Fiona Nevin, was thrilled to represent MJM Marine at the event and receive recognition for our commitment to its people.,Our submission showcased the Navigate Programme, launched in 2019, which supports apprentices, students, and graduates through tailored training and mentorship, providing them with the opportunity to develop both their professional and personal skills within the industry.,To date, the Navigate Programme has empowered nearly 100 participants to develop skills across a wide range of areas, including Design, Project Management, Human Resources, Quantity Surveying, Business Development, Joinery, Marketing, and more.,The Navigate Programme has become the heart of MJM Marine's dedication to Investing in People, with many of our participants advancing their careers further within MJM Marine, and so, as a result of the increased growth of our workforce through the Navigate Programme, MJM Marine has deepened its reputation as an industry leader in talent development.,MJM Marine was delighted to congratulate Carnival Corp. & plc and the Women Officer Network (W.O.N.) on winning the overall award. We are incredibly proud of our team for their exceptional efforts that enabled us to be finalists for this remarkable award, which now serves as a benchmark for our future endeavours.,

MJM Marine had an amazing Team Building Day on Friday 30th August in Skypark Adventure Centre, Carlingford.,Our team had the opportunity to strengthen our collaboration and communication with one another through challenging and fun activities. This provided our team with the chance to partake in tasks and activities that go beyond their daily responsibilities. Some of these activities included that tested the skills of our employees included:,🪓Axe Throwing,⚽Footgolf & Frisbee Disk Golf,🗺️Crystal Maze,🎯Archery,⛳Mini Golf & Croquet,🧗Rock Climbing & High Ropes,,As the weather was glorious other members of our team took the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee in the sunshine surrounded by the glorious Cooley Peninsula. After all the action-packed activities we ended the day with a delicious lunch provided by Art Bar Funkel, that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.,However, it wasn’t only our Newry Office that got the enjoy all the fun of our Team Building Day! Our Polish Office based in Gdansk also came together for an action-packed day of fun, games and competitiveness. This was the perfect way for our entire team to come together to unwind and make meaningful memories together.,MJM Marine are extremely grateful to our entire team that work tirelessly to produce a high-quality service for each of our clients. Their hard work and dedication to MJM Marine doesn’t go unnoticed and we are glad that we had to opportunity to develop our relationship as an entire team further during our Team Building Day.,,,,,