She was previously named Song of Flower, Explorer Starship and Le Diamant.

Quark has operated the ship as the Ocean Diamond since November 2012.

In August of 2024, the Diamond XI was seen beached in aliaga Turkey, for scrap.

[3] Ocean Diamond has an Expert in Residence program, which enables scientists, polar researchers, historians and other experts to undertake field work from the ship.

The experts include Jonathan Shackleton, Falcon Scott, and Sue Flood.