T-ARS Rooms Amenities and Life on Board

The T-ARS vessels are smaller than most other MSC vessels. Officers and Department heads normally have their own room with an in-room bathroom. Expect the rooms to be much smaller than those found on the T-AKEs and the T-AOs.

Unlicensed crew members on the T-ARS vessels do live in berthing. The berthing areas look similar to the T-AOE berthing areas, but the area itself is much smaller since the ship is smaller and has less crew. The berthing areas for individuals are like cubicles with a rack, a chair and a small desk. There are shared heads in the berthing areas.

The T-ARS vessels have bulk berthing for up to 40+ in military members.

There are three mess decks on the ship: a small wardroom directly aft of the galley for officers and department heads, and a Main Mess that is directly connected to the galley. Within the Main Mess, there is a separate area designated for the Dive Department and/or Military Department, which can also serve as a lounge space.

There are no dedicated lounge spaces onboard. 

Due to the limited space on an ARS, offices are compact and may be integrated with or located near your berthing area. Additionally, the Captain serves as the Purser, so there is no separate Purser’s Office.

The gym area on the T-ARS vessels is small, but surprisingly well stocked. Since these ships are in port often, crewmembers can utilize the base gym facilities.

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