Crude oil tanker being built
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Crude oil tanker being built
Crude oil tanker. Close-up of a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) being built in a dry dock, showing sections of the hull being welded together. This ship is a third of a kilometre long (approximately 330 metres). Crude oil carriers are among the largest tankers, with ultra-large crude carriers (ULCCs) reaching over 440, 000 deadweight metric tons (DWT). Ships such as VLCCs and ULCCs, with sizes above 250, 000 DWT, are informally known as supertankers. Photographed at Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea, the worlds largest shipyard
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Assembling Assembly Boat Building Cargo Cleaning Constructing Construction Crane Cranes Docked Freight Hull Korea Korean Oil Tanker Platform Platforms Ship Ship Yard Shipping Transport Vehicle Vessel Welding Worker Workers Dry Dock
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This print captures the impressive construction of a crude oil tanker, specifically a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), in a dry dock. The image showcases the meticulous welding process as sections of the hull are seamlessly joined together. Standing at an astounding length of approximately 330 meters, this ship is truly colossal and represents one-third of a kilometer. Crude oil carriers like this VLCC belong to the elite category of supertankers, with ultra-large crude carriers (ULCCs) reaching staggering deadweight metric tons exceeding 440,000 DWT. As we delve into the details captured by this photograph taken at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea – known as the world's largest shipyard – we witness how human ingenuity and advanced technology come together to construct these technological marvels. The presence of workers, cranes, platforms, and various equipment highlights the complexity involved in assembling such immense vessels. Amidst all this activity stands an Asian male worker diligently engaged in welding tasks that contribute to building this mammoth structure. With its intricate composition and attention to detail, this print from Science Photo Library offers us a glimpse into 21st-century shipping technology. It not only showcases the scale and grandeur associated with oil tankers but also pays tribute to the skillful craftsmanship required for their construction.
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