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Mighty Ships Season 2 Episodes

6 Episodes 2009 - 2009

Episode 1

MV Resolution

Wed, Jul 29, 200945 mins

The MV Resolution is the world's first self-elevating ship, a jack-up vessel with giant legs that can lift her high above the water. She was designed to build 15-story tall wind turbines in rough waters, and she'll do just that in Solway Firth, off the shores of Scotland. Join her as she battles volatile sea conditions, a faulty hydro-hammer, and a tight deadline to install 60 turbines before winter winds and waves make it impossible to get the job done.

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Episode 2

MV Peace in Africa

Wed, Aug 5, 2009

Underwater diamond mining ship owned by De Beers. Originally built as a semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel; the Dock Express 20. Converted into a mining ship. It searches for diamonds along the south Atlantic coast of southwestern Africa.

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Episode 3

Akamalik

Wed, Aug 12, 200945 mins

In a country whose economy is based economy is based almost entirely on fishing, we follow the Akamalik, the high-tech star of Royal Greenland's trawler fleet. The stakes are high as Akamalik sails in freezing January.

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Episode 4

USS Nimitz

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Worlds largest Aircraft Carrier.

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Episode 5

HDMS Absalon

Wed, Aug 26, 200946 mins

Go hunting for pirates aboard the state-of-the-art Absalon as it guards the busiest shipping route on the planet.

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Episode 6

MV Fairplayer

Wed, Sep 2, 200946 mins

Join heavy-lifter Fairplayer on her first mission, hauling a cargo nearly 20 times the weight of the Statue of Liberty!

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