Aranui 5

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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. What is the ship classification?Cargo liner registered as a passenger ship under SOLAS
2. What is the homeport?Papeete, French Polynesia
3. Why does the Aranui 5 skip the number 4 in its name?In some East Asian cultures, the number four sounds like the word for death, so the ship's owner chose the number five to avoid bad luck.
4. How does the Aranui 5 help people on the Marquesas Islands?It delivers essential goods every month, such as food, fuel, and building materials, so island communities can live comfortably.

Cargo Liner: A type of merchant ship primarily designed for the transportation of general cargo on scheduled routes.
SOLAS Convention: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, mandating safety standards for merchant ships.
Archipelago: A group of islands, such as the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.
Floating Olympic Village: A ship repurposed to house athletes and staff during the Olympic Games, providing accommodation and services.