The Covid-19 pandemic, destructive for shipping in so many ways, has had a positive effect on one niche area: luxury at-sea living.

Ocean Residences Development is looking to set new standards in at-sea living with an order for a ship from Meyer Werft.

Chief executive Kristian Stensby launched the 43,188-gt The World (built 2002), a residential cruiseship with 165 sold condominiums that sailed the globe until March 2020, when the pandemic hit.