(19)
(11) EP 1 440 879 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
21.03.2007 Bulletin 2007/12

(43) Date of publication A2:
28.07.2004 Bulletin 2004/31

(21) Application number: 04250427.4

(22) Date of filing: 27.01.2004
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
B63B 29/02(2006.01)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK

(30) Priority: 27.01.2003 GB 0301843

(71) Applicant: Vinci PLC
Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8WE (GB)

(72) Inventors:
  • Rose, Ashley Craig David, Vinci PLC
    Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0WE (GB)
  • Fuller, Graham Anthony, c/o Vinci PLC
    Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0WE (GB)

(74) Representative: Gray, James et al
Withers & Rogers LLP Goldings House, 2 Hays Lane
London SE1 2HW
London SE1 2HW (GB)

   


(54) Cabin


(57) The invention relates to a prefabricated cabin assembly and a method for manufacture and refit of a ship comprising the steps of manufacturing the cabin, furnishing the cabin, placing the cabin on the ship, moving the cabin to its desired location on the ship, and installing services to the cabin. A method and a cabin for performing such a method permits the cabin to be fitted with operational equipment and furnishings prior to fitting the cabin to the ship. Once the cabin is located on the ship it can be moved into position more easily using rolling means (16). Services such as electricity and water supplies being installed once the cabin is in-situ. The manufacture or refit of the ship may be more time and cost effective according to the invention. Furthermore the refit or new build of a ship with delicate or security sensitive equipment can be fitted in the cabin prior to placing the cabin on the ship. A cabin assembly so arranged may help to provide additional security to the equipment by providing self contained and sealed cabins prior to fitment to the ship.







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