.jpg) The World in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2024
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | The World |
| Operator | ROW Management, Ltd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Builder | Fosen Mek. Verksteder A/S in Rissa, Norway |
| Yard number | N.71 |
| Laid down | 2001 |
| Launched | 28 February 2001 |
| Completed | 20 February 2002 |
| Identification |
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| Status | Currently in service (privately owned) |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Residential cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 43,188 GT |
| Length | 196.35 m (644 ft 2 in) |
| Beam | 29.8 m (97 ft 9 in) |
| Draft | 6.7 m (22 ft 0 in) |
| Decks | 12 |
| Installed power | Marine diesel |
| Speed | 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph) |
| Capacity | 150-200 passengers average |
| Crew | 280 |
MS The World is a private residential cruise ship operated like a condominium complex, with large apartments that can be purchased. The residents, from many countries, can live on board as the ship travels. Some residents choose to live on board full-time while others visit periodically throughout the year.[1] The ship is operated by ROW Management, Ltd., headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.[2]
The ship has 165 residences (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all owned by the ship's residents. Average occupancy is 150–200 residents and guests.
The World is registered in The Bahamas and has a gross tonnage of 43,188. It is 196.35 metres (644 ft 2 in) long, 29.8 metres (98 ft) wide, and has a 6.7-metre (22 ft) draft, 12 decks, and a maximum speed of 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph). The crew numbers approximately 280.
On 28 January 2017, The World broke the then world record for being the southernmost ship, which was later surpassed by the icebreaker ship Laura Bassi in February 2023. The voyage was achieved by her Captain Dag H. Sævik and the 63 residents on board at the time as well as crewmembers. The ship reached 78°43•997´S and 163°41•421´W at the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea.[3]
In March 2020 the ship was emptied of passengers and non-essential crew because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The World returned to service in July 2021.[5]
Several other residence cruise ships are under construction or planned, including Utopia,[6] Njord,[7] Dark Island [8] and MV Narrative.[9]
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- ^ Mathisen, Monty (17 March 2020). "The World, Residence Ship, Also Lays Up". www.cruiseindustrynews.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "The World Yacht Ready for its Post-Covid Return". 17 May 2021. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ "MS Utopia Residences Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review".
- ^ "Ocean Residences MY Njord Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review".
- ^ "Clydebuilt MS Dark Island Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review".
- ^ "Storylines MV Narrative Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review".