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'''MS '' Club Harmony ''''' is a [[cruise ship]] owned by [[Polaris Shipping]] and operated by [[Harmony Cruises]]. She was built in 1969 by the [[Wärtsilä]] [[Crichton-Vulcan|Turku Shipyard]] in [[Turku]], [[Finland]] as the [[container ship]] '''MS ''Axel Johnson''''' for the [[Sweden]]-based [[Rederi AB Nordstjernan]]. In 1986 she was sold to [[Regency Cruises]] with the intention of being converted into a cruise ship under the name '''MS ''Regent Sun''''', but she was laid up instead. In 1987 she was sold to and renamed '''MS ''Italia''''' but continued laid up. In 1988 the ship was acquired by Costa Cruises, renamed ''Costa Marina'' and rebuilt into a cruise ship at the [[T. Mariotti]] shipyard in [[Genoa]], Italy. She entered service as the ''Costa Marina'' in 1990.<ref name=FoF>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/axel_johnson_1969.htm |title=M/S ''Axel Johnson'' (1969) |last=Asklander |first=Micke |date= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=Swedish |accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Piet Sinke | title=Passengerships Cruising in the Mediterranean | url=http://www.ibiblio.org/maritime/Scheepvaartnieuws/Pdf/scheepvaartnieuws/2002/specialeedities/cruise-1.PDF | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060613224212/http://www.ibiblio.org/maritime/Scheepvaartnieuws/Pdf/scheepvaartnieuws/2002/specialeedities/cruise-1.PDF| work=PSi-Daily Shipping News | date=1 November 2002 | archivedate=13 June 2006| accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref> After a refurbishment{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} in 2002, she was marketed more towards German passengers.<ref name=FoF /> She was designed to blend together the outdoors with elegant Italian art.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}}
'''MS ''Club Harmony''''' was a [[cruise ship]] owned by [[Polaris Shipping]] and operated by [[Harmony Cruises]]. She was built in 1969 by the [[Wärtsilä]] [[Crichton-Vulcan|Turku Shipyard]] in [[Turku]], [[Finland]] as the [[container ship]] '''MS ''Axel Johnson''''' for the [[Sweden]]-based [[Rederi AB Nordstjernan]]. In 1986 she was sold to [[Regency Cruises]] with the intention of being converted into a cruise ship under the name '''MS ''Regent Sun''''', but she was laid up instead. In 1987 she was sold to and renamed '''MS ''Italia''''' but continued laid up. In 1988 the ship was acquired by Costa Cruises, renamed ''Costa Marina'' and rebuilt into a cruise ship at the [[T. Mariotti]] shipyard in [[Genoa]], Italy. She entered service as the ''Costa Marina'' in 1990.<ref name=FoF>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/axel_johnson_1969.htm |title=M/S ''Axel Johnson'' (1969) |last=Asklander |first=Micke |date= |work=Fakta om Fartyg |language=Swedish |accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Piet Sinke | title=Passengerships Cruising in the Mediterranean | url=http://www.ibiblio.org/maritime/Scheepvaartnieuws/Pdf/scheepvaartnieuws/2002/specialeedities/cruise-1.PDF | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060613224212/http://www.ibiblio.org/maritime/Scheepvaartnieuws/Pdf/scheepvaartnieuws/2002/specialeedities/cruise-1.PDF| work=PSi-Daily Shipping News | date=1 November 2002 | archivedate=13 June 2006| accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref> After a refurbishment{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} in 2002, she was marketed more towards German passengers.<ref name=FoF /> She was designed to blend together the outdoors with elegant Italian art.{{Citation needed|date=October 2008}}


[[File:Costa Marina.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Club Harmony as ''Costa Marina'']]
[[File:Costa Marina.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Club Harmony as ''Costa Marina'']]
On August 3, 2011 an article was released stated of a new ship to be built for Costa and the ship will be the replacement once Costa's older ships have been sold starting with the ''Costa Marina''.<ref>{{cite press release | title=Carnival Corporation & plc Orders New Ships for Its Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises Brands | url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carnival-corporation--plc-orders-new-ships-for-its-costa-cruises-and-aida-cruises-brands-126651498.html | publisher=Carnival Corporation & plc | date=3 August 2011 | accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref>
On August 3, 2011 it was announced by parent company [[Carnival Corporation & plc|Carnival]] that new ships would be built for Costa to replace their older ships, starting with the ''Costa Marina''.<ref>{{cite press release | title=Carnival Corporation & plc Orders New Ships for Its Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises Brands | url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carnival-corporation--plc-orders-new-ships-for-its-costa-cruises-and-aida-cruises-brands-126651498.html | publisher=Carnival Corporation & plc | date=3 August 2011 | accessdate=31 August 2011}}</ref>


The ''Costa Marina'' left the fleet in November 2011 and [[Iberocruceros]]' ''[[Grand Voyager]]'' will assume her position for Red Sea cruises.<ref>{{cite news | author=Staff writers | title=Costa Marina Leaves Fleet | url=http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/5862-costa-marina-leaves-fleet.html | work=Cruise Industry News | date=14 July 2011 | accessdate=2 August 2011}}</ref> ''Costa Marina'' was renamed ''Harmony Princess'' and is now sailing for Korea’s Harmony Cruise.<ref name="noticiasdecruceros">{{cite web|title=El nuevo destino del Costa Marina|url=http://noticiasdecruceros.com.ar/index.php/2011/11/29/el-nuevo-destino-del-costa-marina/|publisher=Noticias de Cruceros|accessdate=28 April 2012|language=Spanish|date=29 November 2011}}</ref>
The ''Costa Marina'' left the fleet in November 2011, and was initially replaced by [[Iberocruceros]]' ''[[Grand Voyager]]'' for her Red Sea cruises.<ref>{{cite news | author=Staff writers | title=Costa Marina Leaves Fleet | url=http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/5862-costa-marina-leaves-fleet.html | work=Cruise Industry News | date=14 July 2011 | accessdate=2 August 2011}}</ref> ''Costa Marina'' was chartered to South Korea’s Harmony Cruise renamed ''Harmony Princess'', with [[Marshall Islands]] registry, for cruises between Korea and Japan.<ref name="noticiasdecruceros">{{cite web|title=El nuevo destino del Costa Marina|url=http://noticiasdecruceros.com.ar/index.php/2011/11/29/el-nuevo-destino-del-costa-marina/|publisher=Noticias de Cruceros|accessdate=28 April 2012|language=Spanish|date=29 November 2011}}</ref> In 2012, her owners renamed her ''Club Harmony'',<ref>http://110.45.173.105/www/news/art/2012/03/144_106084.html</ref><ref>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/05/320_106084.html</ref> but she was laid up in January 2013.


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In September 2014, she was sold for demolition in India and arrived at [[Alang]] the following month as ''Harmony 1''.<ref name=Equasis>{{cite web | title=Equasis vessel folder (free login required) | url=http://www.equasis.org/EquasisWeb/restricted/ShipFop?fs=ShipInfo&IMO=6910544 | accessdate=15 September 2014}}</ref>
In 2012, her owners renamed her to ''Club Harmony''.<ref>http://110.45.173.105/www/news/art/2012/03/144_106084.html</ref><ref>https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/05/320_106084.html</ref>

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In September 2014, she was <ref name=Equasis>{{cite web | title=Equasis vessel folder (free login required) | url=http://www.equasis.org/EquasisWeb/restricted/ShipFop?fs=ShipInfo&IMO=6910544 | accessdate=15 September 2014}}</ref> on her way to Alang, India, to be broken up.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:21, 8 July 2017

History
Name
  • Axel Johnson (1969–1987)
  • Regent Sun (1986)
  • Italia (1987)
  • Costa Marina (1988–2011)
  • Harmony Princess (2011–2012)
  • Club Harmony (2012–2014)
  • Harmony 1 (2014)
Owner
Operator
Port of registry
Builder
Yard number1169
Completed1969
Acquired1969
HomeportGenoa, Italy
Identification
StatusBroken up at Alang
Notes[1]
General characteristics
Tonnage
Length571.8 ft (174.3 m)
Beam84.6 ft (25.8 m)
Draught0.01 m (0.39 in)
Decks8 (passenger-accessible)
Speed20.5 knots (38.0 km/h; 23.6 mph)
Capacity1,005 passengers
Crew400
Notesunder decommission

MS Club Harmony was a cruise ship owned by Polaris Shipping and operated by Harmony Cruises. She was built in 1969 by the Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland as the container ship MS Axel Johnson for the Sweden-based Rederi AB Nordstjernan. In 1986 she was sold to Regency Cruises with the intention of being converted into a cruise ship under the name MS Regent Sun, but she was laid up instead. In 1987 she was sold to and renamed MS Italia but continued laid up. In 1988 the ship was acquired by Costa Cruises, renamed Costa Marina and rebuilt into a cruise ship at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. She entered service as the Costa Marina in 1990.[2][3] After a refurbishment[citation needed] in 2002, she was marketed more towards German passengers.[2] She was designed to blend together the outdoors with elegant Italian art.[citation needed]

Club Harmony as Costa Marina

On August 3, 2011 it was announced by parent company Carnival that new ships would be built for Costa to replace their older ships, starting with the Costa Marina.[4]

The Costa Marina left the fleet in November 2011, and was initially replaced by Iberocruceros' Grand Voyager for her Red Sea cruises.[5] Costa Marina was chartered to South Korea’s Harmony Cruise renamed Harmony Princess, with Marshall Islands registry, for cruises between Korea and Japan.[6] In 2012, her owners renamed her Club Harmony,[7][8] but she was laid up in January 2013.

In September 2014, she was sold for demolition in India and arrived at Alang the following month as Harmony 1.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Advanced Masterdata for the Vessel Costa Marina". VesselTracker. 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  2. ^ a b Asklander, Micke. "M/S Axel Johnson (1969)". Fakta om Fartyg (in Swedish). Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  3. ^ Piet Sinke (1 November 2002). "Passengerships Cruising in the Mediterranean" (PDF). PSi-Daily Shipping News. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2006. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Carnival Corporation & plc Orders New Ships for Its Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises Brands" (Press release). Carnival Corporation & plc. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  5. ^ Staff writers (14 July 2011). "Costa Marina Leaves Fleet". Cruise Industry News. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  6. ^ "El nuevo destino del Costa Marina" (in Spanish). Noticias de Cruceros. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
  7. ^ http://110.45.173.105/www/news/art/2012/03/144_106084.html
  8. ^ https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/05/320_106084.html
  9. ^ "Equasis vessel folder (free login required)". Retrieved 15 September 2014.
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