20 Most Unusual Ships Ever Caught On Camera

Scientific research and technologies played a key value in the development of aviation, which was seemingly meant to replace water transport, but this did not happen. Ships are still actively used to carry cargo and passengers. Ships are more environmentally friendly than other types of transport and all possible advanced technologies are used in shipping. This is how unique ships appear, and we want to introduce you to them. Here are the top 20 unusual ships in the world
1. Vehicle transport ship
Popular Japanese Company Kyokuyo managed to build an amazing ship bearing a proud name - City St.Petersburg. The unusual sea vessel is 140 meters long with a mass of 21,000 tons, and its main purpose is the transportation of cars by sea. The ship is capable of carrying more than 2,000 vehicles at a time. You need no more than 24 people to operate the vessel. The crazy fact is the bow part of the liner is made in a round shape, which significantly contributes to the reduction of air resistance.
2. MPI Adventure
These unusual ships were designed to withstand any sea calamity, even if it was very strong. The engine power reaches 2,000 hp, making MPI Adventure quite rotary and nimble. The main feature of the vessel is that it is capable of standing on six “legs” towering above sea level. This feature of the ship endows it with the ability to withstand any natural disasters on the water. MPI Adventure has sister ship MPI Discovery and they are used to house wind generators in the ocean that help provide Europe with cheap ecologically clean energy.
3. Ramform Hyperion
In 2017, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Company designed Ramform Hyperion. Due to its wide stern, the veshipssel has a steady platform on which to accommodate any even very sensitive equipment. Ramform Hyperion is engaged in towing numerous sensors that are capable of covering an area of up to 12 sq.km. The ship is able to move almost silently on water, which eliminates the appearance of extraneous noises that would interfere in geolocation. When a vessel is engaged in reconnaissance and research work, other ships are advised not to approach the platform for less than 10 miles.
4. RV FLIP
This ship is still called the Flip due to its ability to submerge one part underwater to explore the seabed. In fact, it's not exactly a vessel, because it's not capable of walking on water on its own. The main purpose of FLIP is open ocean research. Several dozen people can live on the ship at the same time. The amazing fact is the vessel is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable life and research. Indeed a reddit story.
5. Nexans Skagerrak
The ship “Nexans Skagerrak” is considered to be one of the most advanced vessels for laying deep-sea cables to date in ocean. Its coil can hold Concept cars come in all shapes and sizes, but boats can be weird too. This is a Cable Layer that was built in 1976 and is sailing under the flag of Norway. Its carrying capacity is 7150 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 4.9 meters. Her length overall is 99.75 meters and her width is 35.41 meters.
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6. The Marjata
Bulbous radome for protecting radar dishes. Helicopter landing pad. The shape of a clothes iron. The Marjata has it all. The Norwegian spy ship wades in Arctic waters to keep tabs on the Russians. This biggest ship first set sail in 1992. The ship measures 126 meters long and 23.5 meters wide. The vessel had a cost framework of NOK 1.5 billion. Some sources say $ 1.2 billion, but the cost frame has subsequently increased from 1,246 billion to NOK 1,379 billion.
7. Aranui 5
It is a dual passenger/cargo vessel that operated between Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands.Constructed in Romania and entered service in 2003, Auraui 3 ended her French Polynesia voyages on 4 December 2015 and was replaced by the Aranui 5 for the 12 December 2015 inaugural sailing. Apart from supplying cargo to the six ports in the Marquesas Islands, Aranui 3 also operates a passenger service and tourist cruise ship as part of its 14-day itinerary. It also stops at the islands of Rangiroa and Fakarava in the Tuamotu Islands.
8. Lewek Constellation
It is a Pipelay Crane Vessel that was built in 2014 and is sailing under the flag of Bahamas. Its carrying capacity is 32000 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 8 meters. Her length overall is 178 meters and her width is 45.99 meters. Lewek Constellation is an ice class, DP3, multi-lay vessel with heavy lift capabilities. It has superior manoeuvrability and a high transit speed with a multi-lay system that can support both rigid and non-rigid pipelines. Most amazing fact is this vessel has a 3000mT heavy lift crane.
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