Very large boats. Giant ships: what are the dimensions of the largest peaceful ship in the world
What is the largest ship in the world? The first name that comes to mind is Titanic. Undoubtedly, the Titanic was once one of the most famous and big ships in the world. However, there are many other giant ships that most of us have not even heard of. Below is a list of the ten largest ships in the world, listed based on their overall length, deadweight (gross weight) and tonnage. It is worth noting that some of them have already been decommissioned and disposed of.
TI-class supertanker
TI-class supertanker is a class of the largest double-hulled oil tankers, including four vessels "TI Africa", "TI Asia", "TI Europe" and "TI Oceania". All four were built by the world's second largest shipbuilding company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea in 2002–2003 for the shipping company Hellespont. Tankers are 380 meters long, 68 meters wide, have a maximum speed of 17.5 knots (32 km/h), and a capacity of 3,166,353 barrels.
Berge Emperor is a supertanker built by the Mitsui Group in 1975 in Japan. It was launched on August 30, 1975. The ship belonged to the Norwegian shipping company Bergesen Dy & Co. but in 1985 it was sold to Maastow BV. On March 30, 1986, the Berge Emperor was decommissioned and sent for scrap to Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The length of the tanker was 391.83 m, weight - 211.360 tons, gross carrying capacity - 423,700 DWT, maximum speed - 15.5 knots (28.7 km / h).
Eighth place in the ranking is occupied by the CMA CGM Alexander von Humboldt, a container ship named after the German scientist Alexander von Humboldt. Owned by the French company CMA CGM. Is one of largest container ships in the world. Its length is 396 m, maximum speed is 25.1 knots (46.5 km/h), capacity is 16,020 TEU.
On the seventh line is a container ship owned by the Danish company A.P. Moller-Maersk Group - Emma Maersk. It was built in Denmark in 2006 and until November 2012 was the largest and longest container ship in the world. Its length is 397.71 meters, width is 56.55 meters, maximum speed is 27.5 knots (50.93 km/h), capacity is 14,770+ TEU.
Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller is a Triple-E class container ship owned by A.P. Moller-Maersk. It was built in South Korea and launched in February 2013 at the time the largest and most long container ship in the world. Its length is 399 meters, its width is 59 meters, its capacity is 18,270 TEU, and its maximum speed is 23 knots (43 km/h).
Esso Atlantic is a tanker built in Nassau, the capital Bahamas in 1977. Owned by Esso International Shipping Co Ltd. The length of the tanker is 406.57 m, the gross carrying capacity is 516.895 DWT, the maximum speed is 15.5 knots (28.71 km/h). After 35 years of operation, it was decommissioned and scrapped in 2002 in Pakistan.
Batillus is a supertanker built in 1976 in French city Saint Nazaire for Shell Oil. At the time of construction, it was one of the largest ships in the world, second only to the Seawise Giant in size. Its length is 414.22 m, width is 63.01 meters, gross load capacity is 553,662 DWT, maximum speed is 16 knots (30 km/h). On October 17, 1985, the company's management decided to sell the ship for scrap, for less than $8 million. Mine last flight Batillus was shipped from the Norwegian port of Vestnes to the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung, where it was scrapped on November 28, 1985.
Pierre Guillaumat is a supertanker built in 1977 at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in the French city of Saint-Nazaire for Nationale de Navigation. Named in honor of the statesman, Minister of Defense of France (1959-1960) and the founder of Elf Aquitaine - Pierre Guillaume. Because of their giant size the use of Pierre Guillaumat was quite limited. It could not pass either the Panama or the Suez Canal, could not moor in most ports of the world, and due to unprofitability, the tanker was scrapped in 1983 after 6 years of operation. Its length was 414.23 m, width 63 m, full load capacity - 555,051 DWT, maximum speed 17 knots (31 km/h).
Mont
Mont (formerly Seawise Giant, Knock Nevis listen)) is a supertanker built in the city of Yokosuka by the Japanese company Sumitomo Group during 1979–1981. Mont had the largest deadweight and was the most long ship ever built. Its length is 458.45 meters, width is 68.86 m, the total carrying capacity is 564,763 tons (4.1 million barrels), the maximum speed is 16 knots (30 km/h). IN last years operation was used as a floating oil storage. In January 2010, the tanker was transported to the Indian port of Alang, where it landed on the coastal shallows for further disposal.
Prelude FLNG is the largest ship on Earth, built in the South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries and developed by the company Royal Dutch Shell PLC for Shell Oil. The Prelude FLNG is a floating production structure for ocean floor, liquefaction, storage and processing of natural gas. It is 488 meters long, 74 meters wide, and has a displacement of 600,000 tons. More than 260,000 tons of steel will be required to build it. Estimated cost vessel for 2013 amounted to $ 10-12.6 billion.
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longest time big ship the legendary Titanik was considered on the planet with a length of 309 meters and a tragic fate. The modern largest ship surpassed the Titanic by more than 100 meters, making contemporaries gasp with delight.
The largest non-military ship on the planet
The largest ship in the world is undoubtedly the tanker Knock Nevis, owned by Norway. The history of this ship is truly unique, because it was built back in 1979, and at the same time it was first launched. Due to its huge size, the ship could not be called maneuverable, and by the mid-80s, its condition left much to be desired.
In 1986, during the 1986 Iran-Iraq war, the tanker was attacked and sunk. It was only restored in 1989, and a lot of money was spent on returning the tanker to its former gigantic size. From the beginning of her new life in 1989 until her scrapping in 2010, the ship changed its name several times, and even its dimensions varied slightly.
In 2010, it was decided to dispose of the ship, since the huge fuel costs did not pay off even the mass nature of the transported goods.
The width of the ship itself was 68.8 meters, and the maximum speed of this ship was 13 knots. The ship itself was designed for a crew of forty people, and the stopping distance of the tanker was more than twenty kilometers.
Other large ships
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller is rightfully considered the largest of those that are still in operation. The length of the ship designed to carry containers is 399 meters. The width of the vessel itself is 59 meters, and it is capable of speeds up to 23 knots.
Despite its incredible size, the ship has no negative effect on environment. Thanks to modern technologies, the owners of the ship managed to reduce the emission carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as a result of the operation of the vessel by 50%.
Another ship designed to carry containers is the CMA CGM Jules Verne. The ship belongs to France, moored in the port of Marseille. The ship got its name in honor of the famous writer Jules Verne. The size of the container ship is 396 meters and the width is 54 meters.
The ship left South Korea on its maiden voyage in 2013, and is now actively used to develop French industry. The ship itself has a crew of 26 people, and the maximum speed of the ship is 22.5 knots. French experts have calculated that the size of the vessel is 4 times the length of the standard football field. This vessel is considered not only one of the largest, but also the most modern, because innovations and the best modern technologies were used in the construction.
The largest ship designed for the transport of passengers and tourism - the liner Oasis of the Seas. The length of the liner itself is 361 meters and a width of 66 meters. This ship employs 2,100 people who serve the many visitors to the liner. Oasis of the Seas is known not only for its size, but also for the highest level of service.
So, for example, on the ship is the largest casino, ice rink, as well as a park with several thousand plants. Due to the excellent equipment of the ship, Oasis of the Seas is considered one of the best cruise ships in the world. This ship even has its own personal theater, which can accommodate 1380 spectators at the same time.
Man has always strived to set records not only in terms of the size of ships, but also in terms of the equipment of each ship. That is why in modern world there are several ships at once, whose dimensions are incredibly huge. Basically, these ships are used for industrial purposes, but the tourism sector is also developing in favor of increasing the size of cruise ships.
Tanker Knock Nevis Length - 458 m.
First on the list, and the largest ship in the world, is the Knock Nevis supertanker. The length of this ship is 458 m, and the width is 68.86 m. Max speed- 13 knots. The crew of the ship - 40 people. They built the largest ship in Japan, but it was far from immediately shocking with its dimensions. Big sizes he received thanks to the new owner, who ordered its increase. After reconstruction, he weighed more than 825 thousand 614 tons, and only then he was awarded the title of the big ship that has ever floated on water.
Container ship Emma Maersk Length - 396.8 m.
In second place was container ship Emma Marsk, which is 396.8 meters long and just over 63 meters wide. The carrying capacity of the ship is more than 123 thousand tons. Emma Marsk can carry more than 11,000 containers, and for other data more than 13,000. The owner of this giant was Arnold McKinney, who named it after his wife Emma. Due to the size of this vessel Panama Canal remained closed to him.
Cruise ship Oasis of the seas Length - 360 m.
The third place goes to the cruise ship Oasis of the seas. It surpasses in its size and technological innovations all existing cruise ships. The cost of the giant liner this moment is over a billion dollars. Oasis of the seas weighs 220,000 tons, accommodates 6360 passengers, and almost 3 thousand people from all over the world are provided with comfort and all amenities.
Liner Queen Mary 2 Length - 345 m.
In fourth place was the no less overall liner Queen Mary 2. Its length is 345 m, but this ship is considered one of the most powerful and most fast ships world - only Queen Mary 2 has a speed of 30 knots. It is 76 meters longer than the Titanic, and it was named after the British Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Mary 2 is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the first liner to make trip around the world in just 81 days.
Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Length - 342.3 m.
Fifth place is occupied by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Its length is 342.3 m, which is the largest among all warships. It went down in history as the first aircraft carrier to have a nuclear power plant. They planned to create a whole line of such ships, but the first ship turned out to be too expensive - 451 million dollars, due to which they decided to suspend its construction.
Length - 340 m.
The Disney Dream cruise ship took an honorable sixth place. Its length is 340 m and its width is 38 m. allows you to comfortably accommodate 4 thousand passengers. The displacement of the ship is 128 thousand tons. On board there are many playgrounds, swimming pools and water slides. Such a ship cost its owners 900 million dollars. Its maintenance staff numbers more than 1500 people. Every detail on the ship tells about its owner - "Disnay". This ship can be called a fairy tale for children.
Length - 339 m
In seventh place was Freedom of the Seas with a length of 339 m. From all the rest cruise ships it is distinguished by spacious halls and huge rooms that can comfortably accommodate hundreds of passengers. On board the ship there is even an ice rink, swimming pools, solariums and climbing walls. Mountain peaks. The peculiarity of Freedom of the Seas is that it has huge flat screens, which are not available in all cinemas. The presence of Wi-Fi makes it more modern among all other record-breaking ships.
Length - 338 m.
Eighth place is occupied by Splendida with a length of 338 m. This ship has been called the "Titanic of the 21st century" more than once - huge, modern and at the same time elegant, it has become the dream of any traveler. No one will get bored on the ship - a variety of exotic procedures, swimming pools, saunas, massages will make your vacation truly heavenly pleasure. Splendida is considered to be the largest ship ever launched by European countries.
Length - 329 m.
In ninth place was the Norwegian Epic, whose length is 329 m. It is the largest and most expensive ship launched by Norwegian Cruise Line. This ship can accommodate more than 4,200 people. The displacement of the ship is about 135 thousand tons. The peculiarity of the vessel is single cabins and freedom of action for tourists.
Length - 315 m.
Closes the list of the largest ships - Celebrity Eclipse. The ship is 315 meters long and is the third ship launched by Celebrity Cruises Ltd. The maximum speed that can develop german ship- 24 knots. Built in 2010, it can accommodate more than 2,850 passengers, providing excellent service and an unforgettable experience.
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For many centuries, as merchant ships and warships surf the oceans. Sometimes people build such colossus that, looking at the photographs, one can hardly imagine them. These hulks carry people, cargo, oil and gas. About the 6 largest watercraft in the world - further in the review.
1. Supertanker Knock Nevis
The longest ship ever built is the oil tanker Knock Nevis, formerly known as the Jahre Viking. Knock Nevis is also considered to be the largest man-made object in the world. Its maximum length is 458.45 meters and its displacement is 260,941 tons.
The supertanker first took to the water in 1979 when it left the Sumitomo Heavy Industries shipyard in Japan. The ship was carrying crude oil around the world and in 1988 even came under bombardment during the Iran-Iraq war. The ship caught fire in coastal waters and sank, it was completely written off. After the end of the war, Jahre Viking was raised, repaired and put back into service.
To operate a supertanker, a crew of only 35 people is needed. The machine is driven by a single 9-meter screw, which makes 75 revolutions per minute. This achieves cruising speed 16 knots (30 km/h). To slow down, the ship needs 9 kilometers, and to turn around - 3 kilometers of water.
During its history, the ship has repeatedly changed its name, owners and port of registry. In 2009, the tanker made its last voyage to India, after which it was cut into metal.
2. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise
The American USS Enterprise is the largest warship in the world. This is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, also known as CVA-65. This is the eighth ship with this name in the US Navy, but the largest of all. It is 342 meters long and can carry up to 4,600 troops and 90 aircraft.
Atomic power point from eight reactors, it produces a maximum power of 280,000 hp, thanks to which the ship can reach a speed of 33.6 knots (62 km / h). These characteristics look even more impressive when you consider that the USS Enterprise was commissioned in 1962. In 2017, after 55 years of service, the ship was officially decommissioned. Before that, he managed to see the Cuban crisis, the Vietnam War, the war in Iraq, where he represented the military power of the United States.
3. Gas carrier Q-Max
The largest LNG carriers in the world are Q-Max ships. Their displacement is 162,400 tons, length is 345 m, width is 55 meters. Q-max vessels can hold up to 266,000 cubic meters of natural gas and reach speeds of up to 19.5 knots (36 km/h).
At the moment there are 14 Q-Max gas carriers in the world, the cost of each giant is $290 million. The ships were built by Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. The first gas carrier in the series (Moza) was completed in 2007 at a shipyard in South Korea. The ship got its name in honor of the second wife of the ruler of Qatar.
4. Container ship CSCL Globe
In November 2014, the naming ceremony for the world's largest container ship CSCL Globe was held. This is the first of five container ships ordered by the Chinese transport company CSCL in 2013. The vessel is designed for sailing on the route from Asia to Europe. The giant vessel, 400 meters long, has a displacement of 186,000 tons and can carry up to 19,100 shipping containers.
The CSCL Globe uses a 77,200 hp MAN B&W electronically controlled engine. 17.2 meters high.
5. Harmony of the Seas
For decades now, the company Royal Caribbean International builds new cruise ships, which are larger than the previous ones. In 2016, he made his first Harmony of the Seas voyage, 362 meters long. The ship has a capacity of 2,200 crew members and 6,000 passengers who travel the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean.
Harmony of the Seas has a displacement of 225,282 tons and a top speed of 22.6 knots (41.9 km/h).
Many on board recreational activities, so as not to be bored for several weeks in a row: a spa, a casino, a quest room, an ice rink, a surf simulator, a theater, two climbing walls, a zip-line, swimming pools, a basketball court, a small golf course and even a water park.
The Harmony of the Seas cost an estimated billion dollars to build, making it one of the most expensive commercial ships ever built.
6. TI class supertankers
The largest oil tankers still in operation are the TI class supertankers. These are the vessels of TI Africa, TI Asia, TI Europe and TI Oceania. Mega tankers were built in South Korea in 2003 for the Greek company Hellespont.
The TI-class vessels are "only" 380 meters long - 78 meters shorter than Knock Nevis. The displacement of each of them is 234,006 tons and under full load they can reach a speed of 16.5 knots (30.5 km / h). In total, 4 ocean giants were built, which are still in operation.
And more recently, they were considered record-breaking
When it comes to large ships, the Titanic comes to mind first. It can certainly be categorized as one of the most famous ships, wrecked on the first flight. But there are other huge ships that most people have not even heard of. We invite you to meet the most big ships in the history of shipbuilding, some of them still ply the oceans, and some have long been scrapped. The list is based on the length of the vessel, its gross tonnage and gross tonnage.
The Oceania TI class supertanker is one of the most beautiful vessels designed to transport oil. There are four such supertankers in the world. The gross carrying capacity of Oceania is 440 thousand tons, with the ability to reach speeds of up to 16-18 knots. The length of the vessel is 380 meters.
Berge Emperor was the largest oil tanker built by Mitsui in 1975 and one of the most large tankers in the world. Vessel weight 211360 tons. The first owner was Bergesen d.y. & Co, but then in 1985 the tanker was sold to Maastow BV, where it received a new name. He served there for only a year, and then he was sent for scrap.
Named after Alexander von Humboldt, the CMA CGM is an Explorer-class container ship. It was the most large container ship in the world until Maersk Triple Class E appeared. Its length is 396 meters. The gross carrying capacity is 187624 tons.
In the list of the largest ships, Emma Maersk ranks second among the ships that are still in service. This is the first of eight E-class container ships owned by the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. It was launched into the water in 2006. The vessel is capable of approximately 11,000 TEUs. Its length is 397.71 meters.
Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller is the leading E-class container ship. It has the most high load capacity in the world, and besides, this is the longest ship for 2013. Its length is 399 meters. Maximum speed - 23 knots with a carrying capacity of 18270 TEU. It was built for Maersk at the South Korean plant Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
Esso Atlantic is one of the most popular names in the history of large ships. The huge vessel with a length of 406.57 meters has an incredible gross carrying capacity of 516,891 tons. It served 35 years primarily as an oil tanker and was scrapped in Pakistan in 2002.
The Batillus is a supertanker built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for the French branch of Shell Oil. Its gross carrying capacity is 554 thousand tons, speed is 16-17 knots, length is 414.22 meters. This is the fourth largest ship in the world. It made its last flight in December 1985.
The world's third largest ship is named after the French politician, founder of the oil company Elf Aquitaine Pierre Guillaume. It was built in 1977 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique for the Nationale de Navigation. The ship served for six years, and then it was sent for scrap because of the incredible unprofitability. Due to its huge size, its use was severely limited. It could not pass through either the Panama or Suez canals. And not all ports could enter the ship. The gross carrying capacity was almost 555 thousand tons, the speed was 16 knots, the length was 414.22 meters.
The supertanker Mont was known by various names, it was called the queen of the oceans and rivers. The ship was built in 1979 at the Japanese shipyards Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. During the Iran-Iraq war, it was badly damaged, and it was flooded because it was considered beyond repair. But later it was raised and repaired, calling Happy Giant. In December 2009, it made its last flight. At that time it was the largest ship in the world, but the title of the big tanker it has kept to this day.
Prelude is the largest used vessel in the world, built in 2013 in South Korea. Its length is 488 meters, width is 78 meters. It is intended for transportation of liquefied natural gas. It took 260,000 tons of steel to build it, and when fully loaded, the weight exceeds 600,000 tons.
