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For the electric multiple unit with same name, see China Star.
Radisson Diamond in 2004
History
Name
  • China Star (2005–2012)
  • Omar Star (2005)
  • Radisson Diamond (1992–2005)
Owner
  • China Cruises
  • Conning Shipping (manager)[3]
Port of registry
BuilderRauma Finnyards (now STX Finland Cruise Oy),  Finland
Launched20 June 1991[2]
Maiden voyage5 July 1992[2]
Identification
StatusIn service[3]
General characteristics
TypeSWATH cruise ship
Tonnage20,295 GT[3]
Length131.2 metres (430 ft)
Beam31.96 metres (104.9 ft)
Draught7.6 metres (25 ft)
Decks12[4]
Installed powerWärtsilä engines
Speed14.15 knots (26.21 km/h; 16.28 mph)[2] or 12.5 knots (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph)[5]
Capacity354 passengers in 177 cabins[7] or 172 cabins[8]
Crew150[5] / 200[6]

MV China Star (中华之星) is the world's largest ship with a SWATH design,[6] and the only twin-hull cruise ship ever built.[8] It has operated in Hong Kong as the gambling ship China Star for Asia Cruises.[7] This 350-person all balcony luxury cruise ship was the largest SWATH ship in the world when it was built, displacing more than 11,500 tons when originally known as the Radisson Diamond and built in Finland.

In June 2011,[7] the ship was purchased for $45M by China Cruises Company Limited, the deal being led by Chinese millionaire entrepreneur Huang Weijian,[8] CEO of CCCL.[9] Another $20M was spent refurbishing her.[9] Operation started on March 9, 2012, as the first ship of the new CCCL luxury cruise line.[4]

References

  1. ^ Radisson Diamond
  2. ^ a b c Asklander, Micke. "M / S RADISSON DIAMOND". Fakta om Fartyg (in Swedish).
  3. ^ a b c "China Star (9008407)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Wenzhou investors launch China Star cruise ship in Hong Kong". 2012-03-09. Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2012-08-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b "China Star". shipparade.com. 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
  6. ^ a b "Radisson Diamond (sold)". cruisereviews.com.
  7. ^ a b c "CHINA STAR Joins Growing Chinese Cruise Market". Maritime Matters. March 5, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
  8. ^ a b c "New Chinese Cruise Line to Start-Up with ex-Radisson Diamond - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". Cruise Industry News. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  9. ^ a b Raemin Zhang (7 March 2012). "First China-owned luxury cruise ship sets sail".
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