THE WORLD (IMO 9219331)
THE WORLD is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2002 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,558, a gross tonnage of 43,188, and a length overall of 196.35 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger service within the cruise ship sector. The vessel operates with classification notation Passenger ship Clean COMF(V-1) Ice(1C) NAUT(AW) TMON. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the North America West Coast, Australia and New Zealand, and the South America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 311213000
- Call sign: C6RW4
- Gross tonnage: 43188
- Deadweight: 4558 t
- Length overall: 196.35 m
- Beam: 29.2 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 86 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/05/2026
- Registered owner: RESIDENSEA II LTD (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ROW MANAGEMENT LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 33°9.6′N · 136°20.1′E · Speed 9.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 08:43 UTC
- Destination: Jeju (KR CHA) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 22:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of THE WORLD?
The vessel has a length overall of 196.35 metres and a beam of 29.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.068 metres.
What is the vessel's capacity and tonnage?
THE WORLD reports a gross tonnage of 43,188 and a deadweight tonnage of 4,558. These figures are consistent with its role as a passenger cruise ship.
Where has THE WORLD been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in the North America West Coast, Australia and New Zealand, and the South America West Coast. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026. All-time records show 86 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
Who built THE WORLD?
The vessel was built in 2002 by Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder AS. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
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