Seawise Giant was the longest ship ever constructed, at 458.45 m (1,504.1 ft), longer than the height of many of the world's tallest buildings, including the 451.9 m (1,483 ft) Petronas Towers.

Jan 28, 2024 · Just over 1,500 feet long and with a gross tonnage of 260,941 tons, the Seawise Giant — later renamed the Happy Giant, Jahre Viking, and Knock Nevis — was the biggest ship in the world.

Nov 17, 2025 · The Seawise Giant (later Knock Nevis) was the largest oil tanker and ship ever built, with a length of 458.45 meters (1,503 feet) and a deadweight tonnage of 564,763 DWT. This ultra-large …

Mont (previously known as Seawise Giant, Happy Giant, Jahre Viking and Knock Nevis) was the largest ship ever built. When she was scrapped in 2010, she also became the largest ship ever scrapped. …

Jun 18, 2024 · Measuring 1,504 feet in length and having a cargo capacity of over 564,000 tons, the Seawise Giant was the world’s longest, biggest, and heaviest ship ever made.

Jun 3, 2025 · The Dockwise Vanguard—also known as the BOKA Vanguard—is a semisubmersible heavy-lift ship, and is the largest vessel of its kind ever built. It’s like the biggest and baddest tow …

Aug 23, 2025 · As of 2025, the Seawise Giant is recognized as the largest ship in the world, holding records for its length, weight, and cargo capacity. First built in 1979 as the Happy Giant oil tanker, it …

The Seawise Giant remains the longest ship ever constructed. Launched in 1979 by Sumitomo Heavy Industries in Japan, this ULCC (ultra large crude carrier) was so long that it could not navigate the …

For each type, the list includes current record-holders either as individual ships, ship classes or standard designs, up to four runner-ups, and all longer ships that have been scrapped.

Feb 27, 2025 · Seeing one of these supertankers up close for the first time is an eye-opening experience, revealing the incredible manufacturing and design processes that went into its creation. …