The largest ships in the world. The largest passenger ship in the world: history and modernity
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 an oil tanker Knock Nevis, formerly known as 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 completed its last flight 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.
The nuclear power plant of eight reactors 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).
On this 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 the 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 is building new cruise ships that are bigger 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
Modern passenger ships are able to amaze not only with the entertainment provided, but also giant size. They are like floating mini-cities with restaurants, shops, parks, gyms, cinemas and beauty salons.
Top 10 included largest cruise ships in the world to date.
Length 306 m
("Carnival of Magic") opens the ten largest cruise ships in the world, the length of which is 306 meters. The giant ship can accommodate up to 4,000 people on board, for which about 1,500 cabins are provided. On 14 decks there are restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, a football field, various sports grounds for playing volleyball, basketball, golf and tennis. This is a real "Carnival of Magic", which will give a lot of unforgettable impressions to both adults and young passengers. Carnival Magic has been cruising since 2010.
Length 319 m
It occupies the ninth line in the ranking of the largest cruise ships in the world. The giant ship is 319 meters long and 37 meters wide. On board can accommodate up to 4800 people with the crew. The Celebrity Reflection has been in operation since 2012 and is an example of luxury combined with comfort and innovative technologies. Upper deck has a huge green lawn, Persian garden, VIP area and much more. On board, in addition to numerous cafes and bars, there is a free restaurant Opus Dining Room with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of service personnel is more than a thousand people.
Length 333 m
First a cruise ship a new generation of the Fantasy class. The largest ship was launched in 2008 and received the title of "Eco-ship", like its future successors. sea length vehicle was 333 meters and a width of 38 meters. There are about 1637 cabins on board, and in total MSC Fantasia is able to accommodate up to 4500 people along with the crew. MSC Cruises was the first company to implement the idea of a separate VIP zone, which is located on several decks at once. The cabins provide 24-hour service and a full range of entertainment. The needs of passengers are served by more than 1,300 personnel. A special feature of MSC Fantasia is the Formula 1 simulator and an unusual water park with numerous musical fountains with backlight.
Length 333 m
Included in the list of the most big liners in the world, the length of which is 333 meters. In addition, the ship bears the title of "Eco-ship", due to the presence of innovative systems that protect environment from pollution. MSC Splendida has 18 decks that house a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, a cigar room, a theater, an Internet cafe, a casino, children's and teens' play areas, boutiques, sports fields, saunas, a medical center and much more. On the main stage of the ship, evening shows with the participation of dancers, singers and gymnasts are regularly held. The capacity of the vessel, together with the crew, is about 4300 people.
Length 333 m
The largest cruise ship in the world of the Fantasy class. Its predecessors are MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. The ship was launched in 2012 and became a prime example next generation ships. On board the MSC Divina, passengers will find plenty of entertainment and spacious, comfortable cabins. Restaurants, bars, cafes, pizzerias, theaters, a conference hall, a music salon, a disco, a library, a spa, a bowling alley, a first-aid post, a laundry, a hairdresser and more are located on 13 decks. The length of the ship is 333 meters, and the passenger capacity is 4200 people.
Length 324 m
("Norwegian Separation") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people, including the crew. The vessel was 324 meters long and 40 meters wide. Over 2 thousand cabins are located on 14 decks, beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, water park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, playground, casino, library, beauty salon, hairdresser, internet cafe gym, etc. It also hosts regular entertainment shows hosted by The Second City comedy troupe.
Length 325 m
("Norwegian epic") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by Norwegian shipbuilder STX Europe and put into operation in 2010. The absolute length of the liner was 325.4 meters and a width of 40 meters. "Norwegian epic" is able to take on board up to 5900 people, along with the crew. On 13 decks there are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water attractions And so on.
Length 360 m
("Oasis of the Seas") opens the top three largest liners in the world. This is the first cruise ship of the Oasis class, which was at the time of construction (2008) the largest passenger water vehicle. Its length was 360 meters, and the width reached 60 meters. The maximum passenger capacity is 6400 people. On board the ship there are 16 decks with different themes. Vacationers can visit the local park of exotic plants, shops, gyms, cafes, the largest casino in the world cruise fleet, attractions, water park and much more.
Length 360 m
("Charm of the Seas") takes second place in the ranking of the largest liners in the world. The vessel is owned by Allure of the Seas Inc. It was built in 2009 and put into operation in 2010. The ship was 360 meters long and 60 meters wide. "Charm of the Seas" can accommodate up to 6400 passengers on board. There are various shops, boutiques, a water park, a jacuzzi, a casino, restaurants, bars, ice rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. There is also a park of exotic plants on board, where everyone can take a walk.
Length 362 m
Harmony of the Seas("Harmony of the Seas") is the largest cruise ship in the world today. The vessel is 362 meters long and 66 meters wide, which puts it in first place. The construction of the water vehicle began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. The construction of Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than 1 billion dollars. The giant ship made its first cruise on May 16, 2016. The passenger capacity of the liner is designed for 8200 people, including the crew. The liner is divided into seven thematic sections: Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, pool and gym area, Spa and fitness, entertainment area and children's area.
The longest ship in the world June 13th, 2016
Modern giant ships can be compared according to different indicators: deadweight, width, height, number of passengers. But let's still look at the MOST LONG ship on the planet.
Most big ship on the planet and the largest floating structure ever created by man is the Prelude FLING. It is equal in length to the famous Wailing Wall in Israel. On board could accommodate five full-size football fields or 175 Olympic swimming pools.
However, its purpose is different: it is the world's first floating factory for the extraction and liquefaction of natural gas.
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The vessel is owned by the Dutch-British oil and gas company Shell, built in South Korea by Samsung Heavy Industries, and will operate off the coast of Australia, extracting gas from the ocean floor - the first drilling is scheduled for 2017. In the strict sense of the word, this is not quite a ship: the Prelude will not be able to sail under its own power, and it will have to be towed to the workplace (the information is controversial, there is another on the Internet). But this monster is unsinkable and indestructible: it was created specifically for service in the "cyclone zone" in open ocean and is able to withstand even the fifth, highest category hurricane. The planned service life is 25 years.
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The ship is designed to transport natural gas, convert it into liquefied natural gas (LNG) and, finally, transfer it directly to transport ships. The ship will have a displacement of more than 600,000 tons (namely 661,400 tons), and it is planned that the ship will carry up to 3.6 million tons (3.9 million tons) of LNG per year. The Prelude has a total capacity of over 430 million liters, equivalent to about 175 Olympic swimming pools.
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Prelude FLNG will be located approximately 475 km northeast of Broome, Western Australia, for approximately 25 years. Season of work in this region lasts from the end of November to April, but the new giant ship can work all year round, in all weather conditions.
The mooring system allows the platform to turn slowly in the wind so as to reduce the impact of a powerful natural element.
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The giant platform will go to natural gas production sites by 2017. However, the glory of the Prelude FLNG may soon fade, as company representatives said that they are currently developing an even larger ship. "We're developing a huge platform," said Bruce Stinson, Shell's general manager last week, "it's going to be another floating giant," he noted.
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Tanker Knock Nevis Length - 458 m.
First on the list, and the largest ship in the world is - supertanker Knock Nevis. The length of this ship is 458 m, and the width is 68.86 m. The maximum speed is 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 the reconstruction, he weighed more than 825 thousand 614 tons, and only then he was awarded the title of the largest ship that has ever sailed 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 at the 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. 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. There are many on board 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. It differs from all other cruise ships in spacious halls and huge rooms that can safely 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 most big ships- Celebrity Eclipse. The ship is 315 meters long and is the third ship launched by Celebrity Cruises Ltd. Max speed which can be developed german ship- 24 knots. Built in 2010, it can accommodate more than 2,850 passengers, providing excellent service and an unforgettable experience.
Giant ships (Oasis of the seas)Video
Cruise ships are often referred to as cities at sea, and this description is most accurate for them. To understand how huge such ships can be, you can draw a comparison with the infamous Titanic. If it was built in our time, it would not even enter the Top 50. In this list, I will tell you about the 10 largest cruise ships in the world, all of which were built relatively recently, after 2000. Many of them also have twin brothers who are just as big.
Royal Caribbean. Oasis of the Seas
This ship weighs 225,282 tons, is 361.7 meters long and has an official capacity of 5,400 passengers in maximum luxury and comfort. The Oasis of the Seas is one of the few ships that cannot sail through the Panama Canal. It is not only too long for a channel, but also too high and wide. On board you can feel like in a huge amusement park. There are large-scale shows that are not inferior to Broadway ones, and sports fans can do anything, even rock climbing. The team serving the ship and passengers has 2,400 people. 
Queen Mary II
This ship weighs 151,400 tons and is 345 meters long. The official capacity is 2640 passengers. To imagine how huge this ship is, you can put bumper to bumper 80 large tourist buses- this will be comparable in length to Queen Mary II. At each end of the ship, you can place football field, and there will still be room to install a whole Big Ben on the deck. At the time of construction in 2004, it was the largest ship in the world. 
Disney Dream
This ship weighs 130,000 tons and is 340 meters long. The Disney Dream has a capacity of 2,500 people and is a miniature version of Disneyland at sea. There is a huge cinema and many other places for entertainment, including a water park. 
Freedom of the Seas
The weight of the ship is 160,000 tons, and the length is 339 meters. The vessel accommodates 3634 passengers. It is sometimes compared to a floating water park, there are water slides, and many pools, a jacuzzi, and a wave simulator. There is also a water park for children called H2O and even a skating rink for those who like to skate. 
Splendida (Splendida)
This cruise ship weighs 137,936 tons and is 338 meters long. Its capacity is 3274 passengers. The amount of space on board is simply colossal - it is one and a half million square meters, which exceeds the total amount of space, for example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris. 
Norwegian epic
This ship weighs 155,873 tons and is 329 meters long. Capacity - 4100 passengers. This cruise ship was launched in 2010 and is so huge that 5 lifeboats had to be removed to enter New York Harbor. On board you will also find a lot of entertainment, restaurants, attractions. There is even a 24-hour pizza delivery to the room. We have already mentioned this ship, as well as many others, in a selection of the largest ship propellers in the world. 
celebrity eclipse
The weight of this vessel is 122,000 tons, and the length is 315 meters. Even if four Boeing 747s were lined up, they would still not exceed the length of this cruise ship. The ship has 19 decks, including a lawn deck where you can play croquet and bocce. 
Voyager of the seas
This ship weighs 138 tons and is 311 meters long. It can accommodate 3114 passengers. This is one of the first super-giant cruise ships, it has everything you need to comfortable rest- own TV studio, skating rink, nine-hole mini golf course and much more. 
carnival dream
The weight of this liner is 130,000 tons, and the length is 306 meters. Capacity - 3646 people. This ship is a real floating amusement park, there are even several cinemas with screens of different sizes. 
Princess Diamond
Closes the top ten largest cruise ships ship weighing 116,000 tons and a length of 294 meters can accommodate 2670 people. Despite the tenth place, in terms of area it is several times larger than, for example, Buckingham Palace, or five times larger than the Taj Mahal. There are more than seven hundred high-class cabins with balconies here. 
