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Vessel Profile

Seawise Giant (Jahre Viking)

Former names: Seawise Giant, Happy Giant, Jahre Viking, Knock Nevis

A ULCC (ultra-large crude carrier) generally regarded as the longest ship ever built. She was lengthened after construction and displaced over 564,000 tonnes deadweight. She served under several names and flags before being scrapped in 2010. Her size limited her to a handful of ports and sea-loads (single-point moorings).

Status: SCRAPPEDVerified: Confidence: high

Identity

Type
tanker
Status
SCRAPPED

Particulars

Year Built
1979
Gross Tonnage
260,941
Deadweight Tonnage
564,763
Length Overall
458.45 m
Beam
68.8 m
Max Draft
24.6 m