Brazilian Supertanker
Please note that some or all of the objects mentioned in this post are no longer visible on Google Earth or Google Maps.
Here’s a totally awesome image of an enormous supertanker speeding along just off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Only ships above 250,000 tonnes are considered true supertankers, and due to their massive size and weight, their stopping distances are generally measured in miles. They’re also capable of carrying around two million barrels of oil.
It all seems completely unbelievable somehow, and yet Wikipedia tells us it’s true…
Thanks to Gus.
I am also looking for specs or dimensions or even blue prints for a super tanker or cargo tanker for a class project. I need to build a model of one!! Can someone offer up a website or any other resource that may help me?
Thanks,
John
Not the Berge Stahl - Hatch covers different, paint different, helipad not even there, superstructure completely different - i’ve seen the Berge Stahl for real. I reckon it’s owened by the same company though. Oh, the Berge Stahl can only go to 2 ports in the world, and the one this ship is near, is not one of those 2.