Eastern Venus

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/eastern-venus

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 vessel type?Cruise Ship. Specifically designed for passenger transport and leisure voyages
2. What is the year of completion?1998. The vessel has been in service for over 25 years
3. Why did the ship change its name from Pacific Venus to Eastern Venus?In 2023 the original company dissolved, and the ship was bought by Eastern Venus Inc., a Panamanian firm. It was then renamed Eastern Venus to match its new ownership.
4. How does the Eastern Venus travel across oceans?It uses powerful diesel‑electric or diesel‑direct drive engines to move fast and efficiently. The ship also has radar, GPS, and satellite communication to stay on course.

Maritime Industry: The global industry concerned with the design, construction, operation, and trade of ships and marine vessels.
Flag State: The country under whose laws a ship is registered and therefore operates.
Subsidiary: A company that is completely owned or controlled by another company.