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The biggest cruise liners in the world

Modern passenger ships are able to hit not only by entertainment, but also gigantic sizes. They look like floating mini cities with restaurants, shops, parks, gym, cinemas and beauty salons.

In the top 10 entered the biggest cruise liners in the world to date.

10. Carnival Magic | Length 306 M.

("Carnival Magic") opens the top ten of the largest cruise liners of the world, the length of which is 306 meters. The gigantic motor ship is able to place up to 4,000 people, for which about 1,500 cabins are provided. For 14 decks, restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, football field, a variety of sports fields for playing volleyball, basketball, golf and tennis. This is a real "carnival of magic", which will give a lot of unforgettable impressions, both adults and small passengers. Carnival Magic makes cruises since 2010.

9. CELEBRITY REFLECTION | Length 319 M.


It takes the ninth line in the ranking of the biggest cruise liners of the world. The length of the gigantic vessel is 319 meters, and the width is 37 meters. On board can accommodate up to 4800 people along with the crew. Celebrity Reflection is in 2012 and is a sample of luxury combined with comfort and innovative technologies. The upper deck has a huge green lawn, a Persian garden, a VIP zone and much more. On board, in addition to numerous cafes, the bars there is a free restaurant Opus Dining Room with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of personnel served is more than a thousand people.

8. MSC Fantasia | Length 333 M.


The first cruise liner of a new generation class fantasy. The largest vessel was lowered in 2008 and received the title of "Eco-Ship", like his future followers. The length of the marine vehicle was 333 meters, and the width is 38 meters. On board there is about 1637 cabins, and the entire MSC Fantasia is capable of take up to 4500 people along with the crew. The company MSC Cruises was first embodied by the idea of \u200b\u200ba separate VIP zone, which was located at once on several decks. The cabins provide for 24-hour service, and also provides a full range of entertainment. The needs of passengers serve more than 1,300 personnel. A feature of MSC Fantasia is the Formula 1 simulator and an unusual water park with numerous musical fountains with backlight.

7. MSC Splendida | Length 333 M.


It is included in the list of the biggest liners in the world whose length is 333 meters. In addition, the vessel carries the title of "Eco-Ship", due to the presence of innovative systems that protect the environment from pollution. MSC Splendida has 18 decks where a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, a cigar room, theater, Internet cafes, a casino, children's and teenage gaming areas, boutiques, sports grounds, saunas, medplex and much more. On the main scene of the ship regularly hosts evening show programs with the participation of dancers, singers and gymnasts. The capacity of the vessel along with the crew is about 4,300 people.

6. MSC Divina | Length 333 M.


The largest cruise liner in the world of class fantasy. Its predecessors are MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. The vessel was lowered in 2012 and became a bright example of new generation ships. On board the MSC Divina passengers is waiting for many entertainment and spacious, comfortable cabins. On 13 decks, there are restaurants, bars, cafes, pizzerias, theaters, conference room, music salon, disco, library, spa, bowling, medplex, laundry, hairdresser, and so on. The length of the ship is 333 meters, and the passenger capacity is 4,200 people.

5. Norwegian Breakaway | Length 324 M.


("Norwegian gap") - one of the largest cruise liners in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people along with the crew. The length of the vessel was 324 meters, and the width is 40 meters. 14 decks placed over 2 thousand cabins, beach club, spa cabin, swimming pools, water slides, water park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, playground, casino, library, beauty salon, hairdresser, Internet cafe gym and t .. There is also regular entertainment shows that the Second City comedic troupe holds.

4. Norwegian Epic | Length 325 M.


("Norwegian Epos") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by the Norwegian shipbuilding enterprise STX EUROPE and commissioned in 2010. The absolute liner length was 325.4 meters, and the width is 40 meters. Norwegian epos is able to take on board up to 5900 people along with the crew. On 13 decks there are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water rides and so on.

3. Oasis of the seas | Length 360 M.


("Oasis of the Seas") opens the top three largest liners in the world. This is the first cruise ship of class Oasis, which was at the time of construction (2008) the largest passenger water vehicle. Its length amounted to 360 meters, and the width reached 60 meters. Maximum passenger capacity is 6400 people. On board the vessel presented 16 decks with various topics. Vacationers can visit the local park from exotic plants, shops, gyms, cafes, the largest casino in the world cruise fleet, attractions, water park and much more.

2. Allure of the seas | Length 360 M.


("The charm of the seas") ranks second in the ranking of the largest liners of the world. The vessel belongs to the Allure of The Seas Inc. It was built in 2009, but was commissioned in 2010. The length of the ship was 360 meters, and the width is 60 meters. "Charm of the seas" can accommodate up to 6,400 passengers on board. There are various shops, boutiques, water park, jacuzzi, casino, restaurants, bars, ice rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. On board also there is a park of exotic plants where everyone can take a walk.

1. Harmony of the seas | Length 362 M.


Harmony of. their Seas ("Harmony of the Seas") - the largest cruise liner in the world today. The length of the vessel is 362 meters, and the width is 66 meters, which puts it in the first place. Construction of a water vehicle began in 2012, and in 2015 it was lowered. Building Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than 1 billion dollars. The gigantic ship made his first cruise on May 16, 2016. The passengerity of the liner is designed for 8200 people along with the crew. The liner is divided into seven thematic sections: the central park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the area of \u200b\u200bpools and gyms, spa and fitness, entertainment zone and children's zone.

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When it comes to big ships, "Titanic" comes first to mind. It certainly can be attributed to the category of the most famous ships, victims of a wreck on the very first flight. But there are other huge vessels, about which most people did not even hear. We offer to get acquainted with the largest courts in the history of shipbuilding, some of them are still furious oceans, and some have long come to the layer. The list is based on the length of the vessel, its gross lifting capacity and gross tonnage.


The Oceania SuperTanker class Ti is one of the most beautiful vessels intended for oil transportation. There are four such supertankers in the world. Gross lifting capacity of Oceania 440 thousand tons with the possibility of developing speed up to 16-18 knots. The length of the vessel is 380 meters.


Berge Emperor was the largest tanker intended for transporting oil issued by Mitsui in 1975, and one of the largest tankers in the world. The weight of the vessel is 211360 tons. The first owner was Bergesen D.Y. & Co, but then in 1985 tanker sold Maastow BV, where he received a new name. He served there just a year, and then he was sent to scrap.


Named in honor of Alexander von Humboldt The ship CMA CGM is a container vessel of the Explorer class. It was the largest container ship in the world, until the Maersk Triple class E appears. Its length is 396 meters. Gross lifting capacity is 187624 tons.


In the list of the biggest ships, Emma Maersk ranks second among the vessels in the ranks still. This is the first container ship class E of eight, belonging to A. P. Moller-Maersk Group. It was launched on the water in 2006. The vessel is capable of about 11 thousand DFE. Its length is 397.71 meters.


Maersk MC-Kinney Moller is the leading container ship class E. He has the greatest lifting capacity in the world, and besides, this is the longest ship for 2013. Its length is 399 meters. The maximum speed is 23 nodes with a lifting capacity of 18270 DEE. Built it for Maersk on South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Plant.


ESSO Atlantic is one of the most popular names in the history of large ships. A huge ship with a length of 406.577meters is distinguished by incredible gross lifting capacity - 516891 tons. It served 35 years mostly as a tanker for transporting oil, and in 2002 he was passed on scrap in Pakistan.

Batillus - SuperTanker built by Chantiers De L'Atlantique for French Branch Shell Oil. His gross lifting capacity is 554 thousand tons, speed 16-17 nodes, length 414.22 meters. This is the fourth size vessel in the world. The last flight it performed in December 1985.


The third largest ship is named after the French policy, the founder of the oil company ELF Aquitaine Pierre Gioma. Built it in 1977 in Chantiers de L'Atlantique for Nationale de Navigation. The vessel was served for six years, and then he was sent to scrap due to incredible unprofitability. Because of the huge sizes, its use was strongly limited. It could not go through Panama, nor through the Suez Channels. Yes, and far from all ports could log in. Gross lifting capacity was almost 555 thousand tons, speed 16 nodes, length 414.22 meters.


The Mont SuperTanker was known under different names, he was called the queen of oceans and rivers. Built the ship in 1979 on the Japanese shipyards of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. During the Iranian Iraq war, it suffered greatly, and it was flooded, because they considered inceptively repairs. But later, it was raised and repaired, calling Happy Giant. In December 2009 it made his last flight. At that time, it was the largest ship in the world, but the title of the biggest tanker was still preserved.


Prelude is the largest vessel used in the world, built in 2013 in South Korea. Its length is 488 meters, width of 78 meters. It is intended for transporting liquefied natural gas. It took 260 thousand tons of steel for its construction, and with full loading weight exceeds 600 thousand tons.

What kind of ships are the biggest in the world today? First of all, the name "Titanic" comes to mind. Undoubtedly, Titanic is one of the most famous ships in the world. And in his first swimming, his terrible tragedy was added. But many other giant ships are built in the world, which most people are not suspected of. We picked up for you the 10 biggest ships that were ever built. Some of them are already written off and disassembled, but others are still in operation. The largest ships of the world are listed, taking into account their total length, gross loading capacity and their gross capacity. The list includes both the giants of the present time, both specific vessels and entire classes of ships, but with them and the schedule-record holders of the past, which were removed from operation.

10. Ti Class Super Tanker

Perhaps the most wonderful ship, which were ever created by a person for the transport of huge amounts of crude oil is class tankers T.I. "Oceania". This class of floating giants includes four huge two-phase superdankers in the world. In addition, today it is also the most gigantic ships in the world. Of course, the container carriers of Maersk Triple E is longer, but class T.I. Until now, the largest lifting capacity and gross capacity. Deadweight T.I. Oceania at a speed of about 18 nodes is more than 400 thousand tons. T.I. Oceania is excellent high-tech ships, which are not afraid of any obstacles occur during long-term swimming. Length T.I. Oceania 380 meters.

9. BERGE EMPEROR.

Among the largest oil industry in the entire history of the shipbuilding was Berg Emperor a huge oil tanker, built in 1975 in Japan. It was lowered on August 30, 1975. At the same time, the ship weighed 221 thousand tons and was almost 382 meters long. Initially, he belonged to Bergezon & Co., but in 1985 he was inflicted by Maaastu B.V. And re-named "Emperor". The ship was sent to the 30th of March 1986 in Kaohsiung.

8. CMA CGM Alexander VON HUMBOLDT

CMA CGM Alexander von Humboldt - Class Class Class Explorer, named as in honor of the physics scientist Alexander Humbolta, it was designed for the company "CMA CGM". Before the release of the first ships of Maersk Triple e, he was the largest transport of containers in the world. The length of this large ship is 396 meters. Deadweight CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt is almost 188 thousand tons.

7. Emma Maersk.

The second largest ship of the world from being on the go is currently Emma Maersk. It was the first vessel for the carriage of E-class containers from 8 similar, owned by "A. Meller-Maersk Group", in 2006, when he went to his first swimming, Emma Maersk was the largest ship built in history. She, together with 7 ships of the same series and in 2010, were among the longest ever created container ships. This container ship transports various goods from the country to the country. Container ship Emma Maersk is able to transport up to 14,770 twenty-pound equivalents (TEU) of goods. The length of this huge vessel is more than 397 meters.

6. Maersk MC-Kinney Møller

The main ship of the Mahersk Tripl Class E should be considered a container shipment Maersk McMall Meller. In 2013, he had the greatest capacity in twenty-pound equivalents (TEU) and the length among all trucks created by the time. It was designed by Daewi Shipbilding & Marin Engineering for Maersk in Korea and was put into operation in July 2013. Along with the courts of the same class, Maersk McMall Meller is the largest and cost-effective container ship in 2013, a total length of 399 meters and gross lifting capacity of 18 thousand twenty-pound equivalents. The maximum speed is 23 nodes.

5. Esso Atlantic.

Esso Atlantic is one of the most famous names in the history of large ships in the world. With its long 406.57 meters, this huge ship had a Deadweight in 516.891 tons. Within 35 years, Esso Atlantic managed to peace. For nothing to say that it was the best oil tanker of that time. In 2002, Esso Atlantic was disassembled.

4. Batillus.

Batillus was a supertanker built in the 1976th year of Shantier de L'Atlantique in Saint-Node for the French branch of Shell Oil (Shell Oil). It was the first vessel from the same class of supertankers. Batillus, together with Brother's brotherly ships, Pierre Gillamat and Prairial were the largest ships in the world before in 1976. Silyuz Jayrant was built, despite the fact that all four Batillus crafts had a large gross capacity. With a lifting capacity of about 554,000 tons developed in approximately 554,000 tons. By them speed up to 17 knots and about 414 meters long, Batillus was the fourth of the largest man created by a man. In his last sailing, he went on December 28, 1985.

3. Pierre Guillaumat.

It was the third of the biggest ships in history. Named so in honor of the policy and oil industry Elf Aquitania, the SuperTanker Pierre Gillaumat was built in the 1977th company of Shageer Dev "Atlantic for the company National De Ghodeniyon. Due to the high losses and reducing the need for oil, the service of this ship before dismantling has lasted only 6 years. . The possibilities of using Pierre Gillamat were limited due to its huge sizes. The vessel could not even cross Panaman or Suez Channels. Because of the big sediment, this ship could only enter into a small part of the ports of the world, so he had to moor on marine drilling rigs and shelves Terminals, and only after unloading to the Europort. Pierre Gillaumat had a gross load capacity of 555 thousand tons at a speed of 16 knots. It was approximately 414 meters.

2. SeaWise Giant.

Previously known as Oppama, Nok New WiR, Yar Viking, Heppi Jayrant and Silya Jayrant, was a ULCC SuperTanker. Mons became the largest and large ship by his deadweight after its expansion. Silya Jayant was sometimes called the queen of rivers and oceans. It was designed in 1979 Summimoto Hevi Industries. During the war of Iran with Iraq, it was damaged as a result of bombing. Sankow, he was considered completely lost. However, his fragments were saved and the ship is restored. After repair, he came out again in the sea, under the name of Heppi Jayrant. The vessel was sold to Indian coolers of ships, and renamed the last route for him in December 2009 after it was moored to the shores of India to dismantle. Along with the title of the largest ship in the world at the time, Mons also has the honor to be the largest oil tanker in the world, from ever built.

1. Prelude Flng.

Prelady-the largest ship in the world, of all ever developed to date. With a case longer than the height of Empire State Building, it was built in South Korea in December 2013. Having the size of the hull 490 meters long and 75 meters wide, the ship belongs to the prelands of the Shell - floating factory of liquefied natural gas (FLNG), and is the largest water transport from ever created by a person. More than 260 thousand tons of steel were used in its construction. In the process of its work, it will weigh more than 600 thousand tons, and this is more than five times harder than the weight of the largest aircraft carrier.

For many centuries, both commercial vessels and combat ships are furious ocean expanses. Sometimes people build such Mahina that, looking at the photos, you can hardly imagine them. These bulwes are transporting people, cargoes, oil and gas. On the 6 largest floats in the world - further in the review.

1. SuperTanker Knock Nevis


The longest ship, ever built, is the oil tanker Knock Nevis, before that is known as JaHre Viking. Knock Nevis is also considered the largest object in general created by a person. Its maximum length of 458.45 meters, and a displacement of 260,941 tons.


The supertanker first entered the water in 1979, when the shipyard Sumitomo Heavy Industries in Japan left. The vessel transported crude oil around the world and in 1988 even fell under the bombardment during the Iran-Iraq war. The vessel caught fire in coastal waters and sunk, it was completely written off. After the end of the war, Jahre Viking raised, repaired and put into operation again.

To control the supertanker, you need a crew of only 35 people. Mahina is driven by one 9-meter screw, which makes 75 revolutions per minute. Due to this, the cruising speed of 16 knots is achieved (30 km / h). To brake, the vessel needs 9 kilometers, and for turning - 3 kilometers of water space.

For its history, the ship has repeatedly changed its name, owners and port of the registry. In 2009, the tanker made his last flight to India, after which it was cut on metal.

2. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise


American USS Enterprise is the world's largest warship. This is an atomic aircraft carrier, also known as CVA-65. This is the eighth ship with the name in the American Fleet, but the most huge one. Its length is 342 meters and it can carry up to 4,600 servicemen and 90 aircraft.

The atomic power plant of eight reactors produces the maximum power of 280,000 hp, due to which the ship can develop the speed of 33.6 nodes (62 km / h). These characteristics look even more impressive if we consider that USS Enterprise was commissioned in 1962. In 2017, after 55 years of service, the ship officially written off. Prior to that, he managed to see the Cuban crisis, the War in Vietnam, the war in Iraq, where the US military power was represented.

3. Gas carrier Q-MAX


The world's largest gas carriers are Q-MAX. Their displacement is 162,400 tons, length 345 m, width - 55 meters. C-MAX vessels can accommodate up to 266,000 cubic meters of natural gas and develop speeds up to 19.5 knots (36 km / h).

At the moment, in the world of 14 gas carriers of the Q-MAX class, the cost of each giant is $ 290 million. Courts were built by Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. The first gas carrier in the series (Mosa) was completed in 2007 on shipyard in South Korea. The ship received its name in honor of the second wife of the rulers of Qatar.

4. CSCL Globe CSCL container


In November 2014, the ceremony of naming the world's largest CSCL Globe container ship was held. This is the first of five container shocks ordered by the Chinese CSCL transport company in 2013. The vessel is designed for sailing on a route from Asia to Europe. The gigantic appeal of 400 meters long has a displacement of 186,000 tons and can carry up to 19,100 nautical containers.

On CSCL Globe used MAN B & W engine with an electronic control capacity of 77,200 hp 17.2 meters high.

5. Harmony of the seas


For several decades, ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL has been building new cruise liners that are more and more previous ones. In 2016, Harmony of The Seas 362 meters long fired. The ship accommodates 2,200 crew members and 6000 passengers who travel through the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.


Displacement Harmony of the Seas is 225,282 tons, the vessel reaches the maximum speed of 22.6 nodes (41.9 km / h).

On board a lot of entertainment events, so as not to miss a few weeks in a row: spa, casino, quest room, rink, surfing simulator, theater, two walls for climbing, ziplein, swimming pools, basketball court, small golf course and even water park.


The cost of building Harmony of the Seas is estimated at billion dollars, which makes it one of the most expensive commercial vessels ever built.

6. Ti class supertankers


The largest oil tankers that are still exploited are Ti class supertankers. These are ships Ti Africa, Ti Asia, Ti Europe and Ti Oceania. Mega-tankers built in South Korea in 2003 for the Hellespont Greek company.


Class Ti Class Long "Total" 380 meters - 78 meters shorter than Knock Nevis. The displacement of each of them is 234,006 tons and under full load, they can develop a speed of 16.5 nodes (30.5 km / h). Total built 4 ocean giants, which are still exploited.

And quite recently, the record was considered

What ship is the largest in the world? The first name that is "Titanic" comes to mind. Undoubtedly, "Titanic" at the time was one of the most famous and large ships in the world. However, there are many other giant ships, which most of us did not even hear. Below is a list of the ten largest ships in the world listed on the basis of their total length, deadweight (complete lifting capacity) and capacity. It is worth noting that some of them have already been discontinued and disposed.

Ti-Class Supertanker

Ti-Class Supertanker is the class of the largest two-circuit oil tankers, including four Ti Africa vessels, Ti Asia, Ti Europe and Ti Oceania. All four were built the second largest shipbuilding company in the world Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea in 2002-2003 for the shipping company Hellespont. The length of the tankers is 380 meters, the width is 68 m, the maximum speed of 17.5 nodes (32 km / h), capacity - 3,166,353 barrels.


Berge Emperor is a supertanker built by Mitsui Group in 1975 in Japan. On August 30, 1975, the ship belonged to the Norwegian shipping company BERGESEN DY & Co. But in 1985, Maastow BV was sold. On March 30, 1986, Berge Emperor was written off and sent to the city of Kaohsiun, Taiwan. The length of the tanker was 391.83 m, the weight is 211,360 tons, total load capacity - 423 700 DWT, the maximum speed is 15.5 nodes (28.7 km / h).


The eighth place in the ranking is occupied by CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt - container ship, named after the German scientist Alexander von Humboldt. Belongs to the French company CMA CGM. It is one of the largest container shipments in the world. Its length is 396 m, the maximum speed is 25.1 nodes (46.5 km / h), capacity 16 020 TEU.


The seventh line is located container ship, belonging to 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 long container ship in the world. Its length is 397.71 meters, the width is 56.55 meters, the maximum speed of 27.5 nodes (50.93 km / h), the capacity is 14,770+ TEU.


Maersk MC-Kinney Møller is a triple-E class container truck, owned by AP Moller-Maersk. It was built in South Korea and launched into the water in February 2013 while the largest and longest container ship in the world. Its length is 399 meters, width 59 m, Capacity 18 270 TEU, Maximum speed - 23 nodes (43 km / h).


Esso Atlantic - a tanker built in the city of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas in 1977. Owned by ESSO International Shipping Co Ltd. The length of the tanker is 406.57 m, full load capacity - 516,895 DWT, the maximum speed is 15.5 nodes (28.71 km / h). After 35 years of operation, it was written off and utilized in 2002 in Pakistan.


Batillus - SuperTanker, built in 1976 in the French city of Saint-Name for Shell Oil. At the time of the construction was one of the largest ships in the world, yielding only SeaWise Giant in size. Its length is 414.22 m, width 63.01 meters, complete lifting capacity - 553 662 DWT, maximum speed 16 nodes (30 km / h). October 17, 1985, the company's management decided to sell a vessel on scrap metal, less than $ 8 million. Batillus fulfilled his last flight from the Norwegian port of Vestnes to the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiun, where it was recycled on November 28, 1985.


Pierre Guillaumat - SuperTanker, built in 1977 in the shipyard Chantiers de L'Atlantique in the French city of Saint-Name for Nationale de Navigation. Named in honor of the statesman, the Minister of Defense of France (1959-1960) and the founder of the company ELF Aquitaine - Pierre Gioma. Due to their giant sizes, the use of Pierre Guillaumat was very limited. He could not go through a Panamanian nor a Suez Canal, could not be moored in most ports of the world, and also due to the unprofitability of the tanker in 1983 was disposed of after 6 years of operation. Its length was 414.23 m, width 63 m, full load capacity - 555 051 DWT, maximum speed of 17 nodes (31 km / h).

Mont.


Mont (in the past SeaWise Giant, Knock Nevis) - a supertanker built in the city of Yokosuka by the Japanese company Sumitomo Group during 1979-1981. Mont possessed the greatest deadweight and was the longest ship ever built. Its length is 458.45 meters, width - 68.86 m, total lifting capacity of 564,763 tons (4.1 million barrels), maximum speed 16 nodes (30 km / h). In recent years, operation has been used as a floating petroleum. In January 2010, the tanker was transported to the Indian port of Alang, where planted on the coastal shallow for further disposal.


Prelude FLNG is the largest ship on Earth, built in South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries and developed by Royal Dutch Shell PLC for Shell Oil. Prelude FLNG is a floating construction for mining on the ocean day, liquefaction, storage and processing of natural gas. Its length is 488 meters, width 74 m, displacement - 600,000 tons. It will take more than 260,000 tons of steel for its construction. The approximate cost of the vessel for 2013 amounted to $ 10-12.6 billion.