It was chartered by the Scottish Government to provide temporary accommodation to those fleeing the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The ship, which was chartered until July 2023, had been providing people with accommodation until they secure somewhere to stay longer term.

[7] The Victoria I was formerly on a route connecting Stockholm, Sweden to Tallinn, Estonia via Mariehamn, Finland.

This is also the name displayed on top of her superstructure, whereas the name is written in full form on the hull.

The use of an Estonian-flagged ship by the president provoked protests from the Finnish Seamen's Union.