Aegean Paradise

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/aegean-paradise

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Aegean Paradise?Off the Indonesian island of Batam and Penang, Malaysia
2. What is the vessel classification?Cruise ship
3. What is the year of construction?1990
4. Why did the ship change its name many times?The ship was sold and chartered by different companies. Each new owner gave it a new name, such as Cruise One, Happy Dolphin, and Delphin Voyager.
5. Where has the ship sailed?It began sailing in Japan, then cruised from Izmir and Istanbul to the Greek Islands and the Black Sea. Later it sailed near Batam in Indonesia and Penang in Malaysia as a casino ship.

Maritime Asset: A valuable ship or vessel considered as a piece of property for business purposes.
Operational Landscape: The range of activities, environments, and conditions under which a business or asset functions.
Repurposing: Modifying an existing structure or asset for a new use or function.
Niche Market: A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.