Superships
- Dokumentar
- 1 sesong
- 13 episoder
- 13+
We take the world's largest ships, from double hulled super tankers, to floating oil-rigs and the largest salvage tug, exploring the incredible and often revolutionary technology that places these ships at the forefront of their industries.
A Grand Carrier - The Ferry Ulysses
Episode 1
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederCrossing the Irish sea in winter the world's largest car ferry battles through gale force wind and 10 meter seas.
Crossing the Irish sea in winter the world's largest car ferry battles through gale force wind and 10 meter seas.
Freeway on the Seaway - The Cat
Episode 2
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThe Cat is a super fast car ferry which races across the Gulf of Maine at speeds in excess of 90 kilometers an hour. Using 3D animation, we explore the aluminum hull construction, water jet propulsion and car handling system.
The Cat is a super fast car ferry which races across the Gulf of Maine at speeds in excess of 90 kilometers an hour. Using 3D animation, we explore the aluminum hull construction, water jet propulsion and car handling system.
Launching a Leviathan - Hellespoint Fairfax
Episode 3
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederCheck out the world's largest double-hulled oil tanker under construction. As hundreds of workers assemble the massive show over a 12 month period, the inner workings of the ship come to light.
Check out the world's largest double-hulled oil tanker under construction. As hundreds of workers assemble the massive show over a 12 month period, the inner workings of the ship come to light.
Sailing the Dream - The Royal Clipper
Episode 4
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThe biggest sailing ship in the world; a five masted square rigged clipper ship transporting 200 excited passengers on a seven day cruise through the Caribbean Sea.
The biggest sailing ship in the world; a five masted square rigged clipper ship transporting 200 excited passengers on a seven day cruise through the Caribbean Sea.
Super Servant - The Careful Movers
Episode 5
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThis amazing ship crosses the oceans while piggybacking racing and pleasure yachts to distant places on behalf of owners and operators who lack the time or skills to do their own long distance cruising.
This amazing ship crosses the oceans while piggybacking racing and pleasure yachts to distant places on behalf of owners and operators who lack the time or skills to do their own long distance cruising.
Eirik Raude - Oil Patch Explorer
Episode 6
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThe World's largest self-propelled, semi-submersible, all weather oil drilling rig leaves Halifax Harbour on it's first voyage to test its sea worthiness and oil drilling systems in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic 300 kilometers from shore.
The World's largest self-propelled, semi-submersible, all weather oil drilling rig leaves Halifax Harbour on it's first voyage to test its sea worthiness and oil drilling systems in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic 300 kilometers from shore.
Shanghai Express - Ocean Highway Hauler
Episode 7
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederOn a voyage from Rotterdam to Hamburg the world's biggest container ship is examined in detail, especially for its remarkable cargo handling methods - veritable ballet of boxes.
On a voyage from Rotterdam to Hamburg the world's biggest container ship is examined in detail, especially for its remarkable cargo handling methods - veritable ballet of boxes.
Kilo Moana
Episode 8
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederKilo Moana is a research vessel, which employs fantastic hull technology. Using 3-D animation we explain the amazing science behind the SWATH hull structure which keeps the vessel stable in a stormy sea.
Kilo Moana is a research vessel, which employs fantastic hull technology. Using 3-D animation we explain the amazing science behind the SWATH hull structure which keeps the vessel stable in a stormy sea.
Mighty Servant 1 - High Seas Muscle
Episode 9
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederTrucking a huge section of an offshore drilling platform from Korea to the Gulf of Mexico is the hugely difficult task of the Mighty Servant. Loading the massive unit calls for a smooth sea and a steady hand.
Trucking a huge section of an offshore drilling platform from Korea to the Gulf of Mexico is the hugely difficult task of the Mighty Servant. Loading the massive unit calls for a smooth sea and a steady hand.
The Mighty and the Miniature - Atlantic Guardian
Episode 10
46 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederWhen an undersea cable breaks, millions of communication pathways are shut down.
When an undersea cable breaks, millions of communication pathways are shut down.