
Project description
SAGA X - Cruise Vessel to Accommodation Vessel Conversion for Bridgemans Services Group
Tschudi Ship Management was awarded technical management of SAGA X in September 2024. The Owners' aim was to provide modern and comfortable accommodation services, converting the former cruise vessel into an accommodation vessel. Her first project was entered into "as is," with systems maintained for two years of operation, accompanied by a designated service support vessel.
A phased approach - operate first, convert second
Rather than converting SAGA X before her first deployment, TSM maintained her systems for two years of "as is" operation, with a dedicated support vessel alongside. Conversion works followed only once the next project — in Vancouver — called for it, with the full refurbishment carried out in Singapore over summer 2025.
Technical scope (Singapore, summer 2025):
- Canadian flag compliance modifications
- Conversion engineering, modelling and approval coordination
- Extended boat landing installation
- Sewage treatment system modifications
- Tank and bulkhead modifications
- Car deck conversion and structural alterations
- Accommodation capacity enhancement works
- Refurbishment of accommodation areas and public spaces



