Peculiarity of interior design materials for accommodation areas of cruise ships: A state-of-the-art review

Abstract

Interior design materials for accommodation areas of cruise ships can be classified into (a) walls, (b) floors, (c) ceilings, (d) doors and windows, (e) furniture, (f) lighting systems, and (g) decorative elements in large, medium, and small categories, which constitute the interior design elements of a cruise ship. Materials and products used for cruise ships should meet the rules and regulations laid down by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and must have been provided a type test certificate by a recognized national approval authority. The aim of the present paper was to provide a state-of-the-art review on the materials used in accommodation areas of cruise ships in terms of the peculiarity of lightweight, noise and vibration resistance, fire prevention, noncombustibility, decorative performance, stability, and special operations used in construction. Marine rules, regulations and the related building technology for interior design materials in accommodation areas of cruise ships can be applied to any marine facilities, like marine city, oceanic Architecture, etc.