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The World is a floating residential community owned by its residents. The residents, currently from 40 different countries, live on board as the ship slowly circumnavigates the globe — staying in most ports from 2 to 5 days. Some residents live onboard full time while others visit their floating home periodically throughout the year.Contents[hide] * 1 General * 2 Original concept and construction * 3 Facilities * 4 External links[edit] GeneralThe 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 250.The ship has 165 residential units (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all owned by the ship's residents. The ship carries between 100 and 300 residents and their guests.[edit] Original concept and constructionIn Mackay, QueenslandIn Mackay, QueenslandThe World was the idea of Knut U. Kloster Jr., whose family had a long history in the cruise ship industry. The ship was built in Rissa, Norway by Fosen Mek. Verksteder A/S, and launched in March 2002.In October 2003, the residents of the vessel purchased The World. ResidenSea in Miramar, Florida, remained the management company responsible for operations and administration of the ship, including hiring the hundreds of employees that offer services such as housekeeping, beauty treatments, photography and other amenities on board. The residents, through their elected board of directors and a network of committees, provide guidance to the management about the ship's itinerary, finances and lifestyle.[edit] FacilitiesThe World in Alanya, TurkeyThe World in Alanya, TurkeyIn Juneau, Alaska in 2003In Juneau, Alaska in 2003The World has many facilities similar to those on board a regular cruise ship but are unique due to the residential nature of the vessel. Her amenities include a small grocery store and delicatessen, a boutique, complete athletic facilities that include a golf simulator, putting green, casino, full-sized tennis court, jogging track and fully equipped gym.There are five restaurants that supplement the full kitchens in all apartments and the ever-changing variety of dining ashore as the ship travels. For on-board entertainment there is a movie theatre, library and music performances. In addition to shore excursions, classes have been offered on board in dance, navigation, language, cooking, arts and crafts, music, computers, and photography. In addition, The World provides high-speed Internet access in each residence.
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Added: October 7, 2008
Updated demo clip for ResidenSea as requested. Recorded October 4, 2008 (Sedona Arizona)
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Added: October 4, 2008
DOMAIN FOR SALE: "1800CruiseShip.com"Contact: Kristina at +1.805.698.8323
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Added: October 6, 2007
Excerpts from Warren L's interview - Travel Channel documentary on Residensea, the floating city
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Added: July 23, 2007
Excerpts from Warren L's interview - Travel Channel documentary on Residensea, the floating city
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Keywords: Residensea Travel Channel Warren Lefkowich
Added: July 23, 2007
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ResidenSea is a Florida-based company that manages the world’s only mobile and full-time floating luxury community called The World. Think of this as a cruise ship - but on serious steroids. While this project doesn’t claim micronational status it is essentially completely independent of any location. Activities and amenities on board include swimm
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Who hasn't imagined living on their very own floating paradise? For those aboard ResidenSea, a permanent-but-mobile oceanic community, this dream is at least a partial reality. At over a mile long and with every amenity a city could ask for, though, the Freedom Ship will take floating cities to a new level. And that's just for starters!
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