After a major refit in 2006, the ship's Cabaret and 'Fun Club' Disco have been re-equipped this year with the latest sound and lighting system. Controlled by the merged outputs of a Hog 1000 and a Zero 88 Jester, the system uses 36 MultiSpots for both stage and dance floor lighting making full use of their 'honeycomb lens' focussing system and rugged steel construction. Replacement of the previous PAR spots has also reduced the power requirement of the lighting system dramatically.
The equipment was supplied by Multiform's Finish agent - Studiotec Oy and the installation was carried out by the Viking Line's own in house technical team, at Nantaali dockyard in Finland , completed in September 2009.
Said Jouni Sironen, Viking's AV-co-ordinator, "The equipment is used up to 16 hours a day, 365 days a year, and winter time is especially rough, as the ships have to go through ice, and therefore shake a lot more than in summertime."
In addition to the Ms Mariella the Viking Line operates six other ships of which four more are already equipped with MultiSpot luminaires.Their latest Ferry the Viking ADCC due to be launched in 2009 will also have Multiform's LED lighting installed in its leisure facilities.
The Viking Line, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has carried out an energy saving programme on all their ships, replacing halogen with LED luminaires. Their decision to install the MultiSpots has reduced the power requirements of the entertainment facilities substantially. This policy contributed towards winning the 'Finnish Quality Award 2009' given each year by 'Excellence Finland', recognizing excellence in improving the quality and competitiveness of their operations.
(Jim Evans)
