Superships
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Episode 11
The Land Maker
aired: Sun, Nov 27, 2011
The worlds largest Dredger can suck up sand and transport it in one smooth, powerful operation. In Singapore, this amazing ocean-going apparatus is shown as it goes through its paces, and we see the processes that are normally hidden from view.
Episode 10
Deep Sea Cable Guys
aired: Sun, Nov 27, 2011
When an undersea cable breaks, millions of communication pathways are shut down. The Cable Ship, Atlantic Guardian, which is on 24 hour stand-by in Baltimore, Maryland, demonstrates how quickly it can search for and repair these important cables.
Episode 9
High Seas Muscle Ship
aired: Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Hauling a huge section of an offshore drilling platform from Korea to the Gulf of Mexico is the immensely difficult task of the Mighty Servant. Loading and maneuvering the massive unit calls for a smooth sea, a steady hand, and a great deal of power.
Episode 8
The Shanghai Express
aired: Wed, Nov 16, 2011
On a voyage from Rotterdams to Hamburg, the worlds biggest container ship is examined in detail, especially for its notable cargo handling methods, a true ballet of boxes. See the advanced technology behind the rapid transport of such vast cargoes.
Episode 7
Black Gold, Dark Waters
aired: Tue, Nov 8, 2011
The Worlds largest self-propelled, semi-submersible, all-weather oil drilling rig leaves Halifax Harbour on its first voyage to test its sea worthiness and oil drilling systems in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, 300 kilometers from shore.
Episode 6
Revolutionary Ships Design
aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Kilo Moana is a research vessel that boasts amazing hull technology to keep itself stable in stormy Hawaiian seas. Scientists conduct tests that will help our understanding of the effect of deep ocean currents on marine life and global warming.
Episode 5
A Cruise for Pleasure Boats
aired: Mon, Oct 10, 2011
This amazing ship crosses the oceans of the world while piggybacking racing and pleasure yachts on behalf of owners and operators who lack the time or skills to do their own long distance cruising. See how this ship can even sink and refloat itself!
Episode 4
The Magnificent Royal Clipper
aired: Sun, Sep 25, 2011
Its the biggest sailing ship in the world, a five-masted square rigged clipper ship with 200 excited passengers on a cruise through the Caribbean Sea. Exploring the secrets of the amazing sailing vessel will have you planning your dream vacation.
Episode 3
Jet Propelled Super Cat
aired: Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The Cat is a super fast ferry which races across the Gulf of Maine between Yarmouth Nova Scotia and Bar Harbour Maine at speeds in excess of 90 kilometers an hour. Get to know this catamarans aluminum hull construction and water jet propulsion system.
Episode 2
Ulysses the Giant People Mover
aired: Fri, Aug 12, 2011
Crossing the Irish sea in mid-winter, the worlds largest car ferry battles through a gale force wind and 10 metre seas. 3-D animation illustrates the advanced design that allows a shallow draught vessel to carry up to 1,300 cars and 2,000 people.
Episode 1
Launching a Big Fat Greek Supertanker
aired: Fri, Aug 12, 2011
Follow the construction of the worlds largest double-hulled oil tanker. As hundreds of workers assemble the massive ship over a 12-month period, the inner workings of the vessel come to light.
