The World (cruise ship)
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| M/V The World | |
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| Shipbuilder: | Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder, Rissa, Norway |
| Ordered: | ? |
| Laid down: | ? |
| Launched: | ? |
| Delivered: | 13 March 2002 |
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| Tonnage: | 43,524 Gross Register |
| Length: | 196.35 metres |
| Beam: | 29.8 m |
| Draft: | 6.7 m |
| Propulsion: | Marine diesel |
| Speed: | 18,5 knots |
| Complement: | 250 crew |
| Passengers: | 150-200 average |
The World is a cruise ship built in 2002 in which people can buy, sell, and own living spaces aboard the ship (unlike traditional cruise ships) and live year-round in them. The ship travels around the world, stopping at certain ports for a few days.
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[edit] General
The World flies a Bahamas flag and has a gross tonnage of 43,524 tons. The vessel is 644 feet long, 98 feet wide, and has a 22 foot draft, 12 decks, and a maximum speed of 18.5 knots. The crew numbers is 250.
The ship has 165 residential units (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all owned by private citizens. The ship carries between 100 and 300 passengers and guests at any given time of the year.
[edit] Original concept and construction
The World was the idea of a certain Knut U. Kloster Jr., whose family has had a long history in the cruise ship industry. In 1997, Kloster laid down plans for such a ship.
The ship was built in Rissa, Norway by Fosen Mek. Verksteder A/S, who delivered the completed ship in March 2002.
In October 2003, the residents of the vessel purchased The World, and ResidenSea in Miami remained the management company responsible for operations and administration of the ship. Residents, through their elected Board of Directors and a network of committees, provide guidance to management about the ship's itinerary, finances and lifestyle.
[edit] Facilities
The World has many facilities that are similar to those onboard a regular cruise ship, but include certain amenties found in small towns due to the long term residential nature of the vessel. The include a grocery store and deli, library, auditorium, five restuarants, tennis courts, small golf courses, swimming pools, and so on.
Each residential unit aboard ship is equipped with broadband internet and satellite television.
