M/V The World
Shipbuilder:	Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder, Rissa, Norway
Ordered:	2000 and 1/2
Laid down:	2001
Launched:	2002
Delivered:	13 March 2002
General characteristics
Tonnage:	43,524 Gross
Length:	196.35 meters, 644 feet
Beam:	29.8 meters, 98 feet
Draft:	6.7 meters, 22 feet
Propulsion:	Marine diesel
Speed:	18.5 knots
Complement:	250 crew
Passengers:	150-200 average

In Mackay, Queensland

The World is the world's largest private yacht — a floating residential community owned by her 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.