Leisure World

Leisure World

as Skyward in Miami, 1980

Ship data flag  Norway (1969–1988) Bahamas (1988–2006) Tuvalu (2006–2012) Palau Panama (since 2015)         other ship names Continental World Fantasy World Asean World Shangri-La World Skyward Ship type Cruise ship Callsign 3FNT4 home port Oslo (1969–1988) Nassau (1988–2006) Funafuti (2006–2012) Panama Owner Queenston Maritime Shipping company New Century Cruise Line Shipyard AG Weser, Seebeck plant , Bremerhaven Build number 942 Keel laying 1968 Launch June 28, 1969 takeover December 10, 1969 Commissioning 3rd January 1970 Whereabouts in service

Ship dimensions and crew length 160.13 m ( Lüa ) 137.00 m ( Lpp ) width 22.80 m Side height 8.60 m Draft Max. 6.30 m measurement 15,653 GT / 6,882 NRZ   crew 250

Machine system machine 2 × MAN diesel engines (V8V 40/54) Machine performance 12,782 kW (17,379 hp) Top speed 16 kn (30 km / h) propeller 2 × controllable pitch propellers

Transport capacities Load capacity 2,227 dw Permitted number of passengers 850

Others Classifications International Register Of Shipping Registro Italiano Navale Registration numbers IMO no. 6921828

The Leisure World is a cruise ship that in 1970 as Skyward for Norwegian Cruise Line has been put into service.

history

Skyward (1969-1991)

The Leisure World was delivered to the Norwegian Cruise Line as Skyward on December 10, 1969 after being launched on June 28, 1969 in Bremerhaven . The ship sailed under the Norwegian flag with home port Oslo. After her sister ship Starward, she was the second newbuilding for the shipping company. In 1988 the ship sailed under the flag of the Bahamas with home port Nassau.

In 1973 the ship hit the headlines when several passengers fell ill during a cruise due to drinking water contaminated with germs. In 1979 a fire followed in the engine room. The ship had to break off its voyage, the passengers were brought to the sister ship Starward .

Shangri-La World (1991-1992)

In 1991 the ship was sold to Asia and used as Shangri-La World for cruises off Singapore .

Asean World (1992)

In 1992 the ship was renamed Asean World .

Fantasy World (1992-1993)

In the same year the ship was named Fantasy World .

Continental World (1993)

In 1993 the ship was named Continental World .

Leisure World (since 1993)

In 1993 the ship was renamed Leisure World . In 1994 the ship was modernized in Jacksonville . Leisure World has been a casino ship off Singapore for the New Century Cruise Line since 2000 . On board Leisure World there is a karaoke lounge, a mini golf course, a sauna, a shopping arcade, a fitness center and a hair salon.

In 2006 the ship started sailing under the Tuvalu flag with its home port of Funafuti . In 2012 the ship sailed under the flag of Palau . Since 2015 the ship has been sailing under the Panamanian flag with its home port Panama.

In May 2017, a fire broke out on board. The SuperStar Libra helped with the evacuation.

Sister ship

The sister ship , the Aegean Queen built as Starward , sailed for Etstur until 2018 . Both ships were among the oldest active cruise lines in the world.

Web links

• Ship information from Fakta om Fartyg
• Ship information at ShipParade

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Passengers stay cool as ship crew put out fire. The Star Online, May 12, 2017; accessed May 13, 2017 .