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In 2003, the vessel was chartered, and then later sold to Topaz International to sail for Peace Boat operating under the name "Peace Boat" – she was repainted white with a blue funnel and her name painted in large letters across both sides of the hull. In October 2005, "The Topaz" was inspected and found to be in immaculate condition, the steam turbines engines operating flawlessly. Topaz International were looking for a buyer for "The Topaz" and they had maintained the ship in excellent condition. It was hoped that a buyer could be found as "The Topaz" offered any potential buyer the opportunity of a ready to work ship. However, rising oil prices combined with inefficient 50-year-old engines proved too much for any potential buyer. In April 2008, "The Topaz" was retired from the Peace Boat organization.