Ocean Diamond

Ocean Diamond is a cruise ship operated by Quark Expeditions. She was previously named Song of Flower, Explorer Starship and Le Diamant.

Ocean Diamond in Djúpivogur harbor (Iceland)
History
Name: Ocean Diamond
Owner: Manager: International Shipping Partners[1]
Operator: Quark Expeditions
Port of registry: Nassau, Bahamas.
Builder: KMV, Kristiansand, Norway[2]
Yard number: 220
Launched: 26 March 1973
Completed: 14 February 1974, rebuilt 1986
Identification:
Status: In service
General characteristics
Tonnage: 8,282 GRT[2]
Displacement: 3,433 DWT[2]
Length: 124.19 m (407.4 ft)[2]
Beam: 16.03 m (52.6 ft)[2]
Decks: 5
Ice class: 1D
Installed power: 2 Wichmann Engines, 7375 horsepower
Speed: 15.5 knots

In late 2011, Compagnie du Ponant sold the ship to investors who transferred the ship to Quark Expeditions. Quark has operated the ship as the Ocean Diamond since November 2012.[3]

Expert in Residence program

Ocean Diamond has an Expert in Residence program, which enables scientists, polar researchers, historians and other experts to undertake field work from the ship. The experts include Jonathan Shackleton, Falcon Scott, and Sue Flood. Passengers may assist the experts in their work.[4]

References
  1. "ISP Fleet Info". Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  2. Asklander, Micke. "M/S Begonia" (in Swedish). Fakta om Fartyg. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  3. Griffin, Kevin (12 December 2011). "Ocean Diamond Joins Quark Expeditions". Cybercruises.com. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  4. "Antarctica : Ocean Diamond". Discover the World. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
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