Dutch-based resin applications specialist, Bolidt has unveiled Bolideck® Future Teak Signature Premium.
This is described as a reinterpretation of the sustainable, durable and lightweight alternative to real teak, which has been the mainstay of the cruise market for 20 years.
Using a blend of colours to recreate the natural patterns of the highest quality teak, Bolidt began developing Bolideck® Signature Premium together with the Accor Group Orient Express brand in 2023.
The result was a decking solution, which is distinguished by exceptional authenticity – inspired by nature and with the ‘look and feel’ of timeless elegance, the company claimed.
Bolidt’s new system will be fitted on board the ’Orient Express Corinthian’, which will enter service as the largest sailing yacht at sea upon her delivery from Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2026.
“Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been specifying Bolidt solutions on its cruise newbuilds for decades,” explained Gerben Smit, Bolidt’s Head of Operations.
“Bolideck® Future Teak Signature Premium achieves a timeless elegance befitting of a vessel that marries classic aesthetics and modern innovation for a new era of maritime luxury. We are delighted with the result.”
Made of a high quality material with greater colour stability, Bolideck® Signature Premium is less prone to the fading effect of sustained UV exposure on sun decks and retains its natural appearance even when wet.
“We were inspired to create Bolideck® Future Teak Signature Premium with this extraordinary sailing yacht of the future in mind – where innovation meets nature and sustainability,” Smit added.
“To achieve a level of elegance and natural aesthetics that would surpass those of the original Future Teak, we used an entirely new development process incorporating specialist tools and testing equipment. Even the pouring procedure is based on a new technique that our installers need to be specially trained in,” he said.
Bolideck® Future Teak Signature Premium was unveiled at last week’s Miami Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition.
