SEA LARGEST SHIP IN THE WORLD

Most of the opening of the earth is ocean, ie 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. So it is natural that people try to conquer the ocean and trying to figure out. In an attempt to determine the human race this ocean race to travel across the sea with ships. Both small boats and large boats. Here is the biggest ship in the world as a means of water transportation ever recorded in history.

1. 'Pierre Guillaumat'

Largest Ship Ever Made is Batillus class 4 super tanker made in France made in the late 70s, weighing about 555,000 tons and with a length of 414 meters.Launched from the shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint Nazaire. Serious rival is the only ship that is larger than the jumbo Pierre Guillaumat is' Knock Nevis'; ex "Jahre Viking", ex "Seawise Giant ', ex' Porthos', in 1981. But, super tanker from Batillus class has a greater gross tonnage, so that it can be greater than the Knock Nevis.

Batillus four ships of the class are as follows: 
"Batillus, made in 1976, was rested in 1985. 
" Bellamyâ, made in 1976, was rested in 1986. 
"Pierre Guillaumat, made in 1977, was rested in 1983. 
" Prairial, made in 1979, (also known as "Hellas Fos' and 'Sea Giant')

 

2. 'Super tanker Knock Nevis "

This is the king of all super tankers, and possibly if viewed from its dimension is the largest ship ever built. The ship is still in operation to this day and it is the biggest ship. The story is quite interesting career journey. First of all these ships have been called: 
"'Seawise Giant' 
"'Porthos' 
"'Happy Giant' 
"'Jahre Viking' 
"'Knock Nevis'

Knock Nevis, or TT Jahre Viking is the largest ship ever built. This is a super tanker with a class ULCC (Ultra Large Crude Carrier), ship length, measuring 485 meters (1503 feet), where the ship was standing then the ship will be higher than the Petronas Twin Tower. Jahre Viking has fully loaded depth of 25 meters.Because of its large size, the Jahre Viking can not pass through the Panama canal and Suez Channel even he could not be bypassed. Cargo capacity (dead weight tonnage) of the Jahre Viking is 564.763 tons, Jahre Viking can carry about 650.000 m³ (4.1 million barrels) of crude oil (crude oil) once sailed. Jahre Viking was originally built with a displacement of 480,000 tons by Sumitomo Heavy Industries Yard in Japan in 1975 with hull number 1016, which later named Seawise Giant.Sebagai overview, see comparison in scale with the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building:

 

 

3. 'Emma Maersk Cargo Ship'

One of the world's largest Container Ship course is owned by the owners of the company's largest Container Ship MAERSK-Group. The ship is named EMMA MAERSK, is the largest Container Ship which has been operated. The vessel is capable of loading almost 11,000 TEU's (Twenty feet Equivalent Units), not less than 1,400 containers more than the ability to fit other boats. That's according to the stability limit of the vessel in accordance with company policy, assuming the weight per container of 14 tons. But this ship is basically designed to be able to load 14,500 TEU 's.Kapal is made by the Danish Odense Steel Shipyard in 2006.There is an interesting fact when the ship was being built, where a major fire in the accommodation deck and bridge deck which caused a lot of damage. But everything can be fixed quickly and ship completed on time. The ship is named EMMA MAERSK, which is the name of the wife of the founder of Maersk Mc-Kinney-MAERSK Group.

 

4. 'Cruise Ship Queen Mary II'

The biggest and most luxurious cruise ships in operation to date is Quenn Mary 2. Queen Mary 2 Cunard Line operates under the flag, which is the largest yacht owners before The Queen Mary. Queen Mary 2 ter-registration in Suthampton, United Kingdom.Pembangunan Queen Mary 2 cost about 900 million U.S. dollars, it is one of the most expensive ship ever built. But that much of the development cost is comparable to that offered luxury, Queen Mary 2 is 'The most luxurious pearl in the crown of cruise liners'.

The exterior of the Queen Mary II addressed by notable architect Stephen Payne. Very large size to be the biggest obstacle in creating comfort for passengers. For example, the vessel must be chimney design so that the resulting flue gas boat engines do not cause pollution around the upper deck which is the most crowded public area on the ship.

 

5. 'Berge Stahl'

Berge Stahl registered in Stavanger, Norway. This vessel previously registered in Monrovia, Liberia. This ship was built in 1986 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. This ship is now owned by Singapore company BW Group.karena very large size, this ship can only be docked a full two-port in the world, namely, Terminal Marítimo de Ponta da Madeira in Brazil and the Europoort near Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

6. 'Carrier, USS Enterprise'

Biggest warships, aircraft carriers, of course is owned by the U.S. Navy Serikat.Dari many U.S. Navy battle fleet, the largest aircraft carrier of the Nimitz class.Nimitz class supercarrier is equipped with 2 each made Westinghouse nuclear reactor 4 steam turbine that drives the propeller shaft is connected with 4. The turbine engine produces 260.000 horsepower that can drive ships with a speed of 30 + knots. By this means the ship's nuclear reactor was not necessary 'contain to PERTAMAX' for 20 years. With a logistics system that is owned by the U.S. Navy allows this ship to sail around the world non-stop without having to stop and lean logistics port to recharge.

With a length of 340 meters, beam 78 meters and a draft of 12 meters, the Nimitz-class supercarrier has a displacement of 101.196 tons. Total crew onboard were 5,700 people, comprising 3,200 sailors and 2,500 air wing. Total aircraft that can be taken is 85 units which is a combination of the F-18E / F Super Hornet, EA-6B Prowler, E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, SH/HH-60 Seahawkdan S-3 Viking.

SOURCE : 
http://berita-apa-aja.blogspot.com/2012/11/6-kapal-laut-terbesar-di-dunia.html
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