Expanding A 755 Foot Ship By Cutting It In Half | How Ships Grow | Spark

Discover the economic advantages of ship extensions as a cost-effective solution for meeting the rising demand in global trade. We delve into the intricacies of extending the cargo ferry Tonia, a 200-meter vessel, by 30 meters, showcasing the precision and complexity involved in the process at a German shipyard. Learn how shipbuilders strategically cut and expand existing vessels, providing shipping companies with a 25% increase in cargo space and reduced operating costs, making ship extensions a viable and efficient solution for the maritime industry.

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[brianlouishaddock]

Back in the 19 60’S my ship was cut in half to give it an extra hatch, this was preformed in John browns yard of Glasgow, the ship was the crystal sapphire a bulk sugar for Tate and Lyle, the owners, Dagenham Dock London.

[Lawrence-fs]

wow! From San Diego, CA USA, how VERY INTERESTING. I never knew this was possible. I am very impressed

[markmark]

Very impressive, large scale precision...

[saaawa]

I came up with a simple way to check if the original ship has been splitted into two pieces completely without being connected even a centimeter long. That is to check if a piece of string or wire can be moved through the entire cross section at the cut.

[alanmassey]

Would it be possible to use strong electromagnets in numerous places to keep the joints tight together for welding

[williamlogsdon]

Great vid. Could you shoot a vid on the working of a draw bridge, the gears working as it raises and lowers?

[RussellD]

I just cant imagine those welds being as strong as the old ship??

[georgeburns]

Everyone looks like they are very well fed.

[zeekwolfe]

Too much of talking heads and contrived suspense and too little about technical details and the actual procedure. An interesting project video made boring!

[andrewbrodie]

This is like a PBS documentary for 6 year old children in America.

[drjasper]

I highly recommend the diesel additive for cleaning called ‘Fuel Right’. Top product.

[nozyspy]

What i find even more remarkable is how they are able to find and disconnect all the pipes and cabling!

[WilliamKirkland-jr]

Thank you for sharing. Good video. Excellent education and entertainment for a bunch of us who sit at home never to experience such challenging duties.

[venator]

Imagine having the longest ship in the world becoming second by a few meters and then pull this trick out to reclaim it's position.

[peterfrazer]

In my 35 years in Ship repair, at Middle Dock Engineering, UK, we cut numerous Ships in half and lengthened them. It is not a big deal. The outstanding job for me was when we cut a Ship in half horizontally and heightened it by just over a metre. It was the first time it had been done in the World. British skill at its best.

[singendertanz]

What a pitty that a link to the original german Video is not in the description of the Video yet!

[kenfroehlich]

Hmmmm I have a 14 foot Lund fishing boat and this has given me an idea. 💡 😊

[mutualbeard]

I'm an Australian and can remember the pain of farmer's here in the 60's that lost their British market. I can't not appreciate the irony of what is now happening.

[richardgiles]

What an amazing video and such skill by all. I'm a little surprised at the lack of PPE and edge protection 😂

[richardrichard]

Yes editing can make anything look easy however this speed of turnaround: shows impressive organisation and preparation.
When a "stretch" is both horizontal and vertical the extra windage with the same power installation can (as experienced) challenge manoeuvrability in severe wind conditions.