Bahamas-flagged cruise ship MS The World moored at the passenger terminal of the Port of Novorossiysk, the city administration press office said.
The World is the only private residential community-at-sea where its Residents may travel the globe without ever leaving home. Since it first set sail in 2002, The World has visited over 800 ports in approximately 140 countries. The ship is in ownership of residents of The World – 130 families from 19 countries – North America (49%), various European countries (36%), Asia, Australia, South America and South Africa (15%). The liner operator is Miramar, Florida-headquartered ResidenSea.
General characteristics: GT - 43,524 tons; Length: 196.35 m; Beam: 29.8 m; Draft: 6.7 m; Decks: 12; Speed (max): 18.5 knots. Average occupancy is 150-200 residents and guests. Crew – 260 from 40 countries.
Class: 1A1 ICE-1C Passenger Ship COMF-V (1) NAUT-AW CLEAN TMON. Builders: Bruce Shipyard (Sweden) and Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder Riesz (Norway). The ship was launched in 2001 and entered service in 2002.