The SunStone Ships-controlled cruiseship Ocean Atlantic (built 1986) is being readied for a cruise comeback after several years in static roles.

TradeWinds has learned that the 12,800-gt Ocean Atlantic has been reactivated following a lay-up of around 18-months at the Swedish port of Helsingborg, after serving as wind farm accommodation for service provider Petrofac.

The ship was recently refurbished at a Polish shipyard and is now en route to Spitsbergen to begin operating in the Arctic region for expedition cruise operator Quark Expeditions.