Mighty Ships
Set sail on the world's mightiest ships as they embark on some of the most challenging, dangerous jobs a working boat will ever face. These marvels of marine technology are built for anything the heavens and oceans can dole out, and the dedicated men and women who work aboard these ships are equally battle-tested. From a state-of-the-art fishing vessel to an extreme Arctic and Antarctic cruise liner to the largest floating hospital on the planet, we give you a first-class, firsthand look at life aboard these remarkable ships.
- 2008-2018
- 10 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary
- TV-PG
Set sail on the world's mightiest ships as they embark on some of the most challenging, dangerous jobs a working boat will ever face. These marvels of marine technology are built for anything the heavens and oceans can dole out, and the dedicated men and women who work aboard these ships are equally battle-tested. From a state-of-the-art fishing vessel to an extreme Arctic and Antarctic cruise liner to the largest floating hospital on the planet, we give you a first-class, firsthand look at life aboard these remarkable ships.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
G.O. SARS
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Marine research vessel G.O. SARS searches for new life forms north of the Arctic Circle.
Episode 2
Africa Mercy
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 43 mins
Africa Mercy, the largest non-governmental hospital ship, delivers medical care to regions with polluted water or no power.
Episode 3
Cristobal Colon
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
The Cristobal Colon is sent to dredge sand from the sea floor for a super port in Cuxhaven, Germany.
Episode 4
USS Kentucky (SSBN-737)
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
The USS Kentucky, an Ohio-Class ballistic nuclear-powered submarine, is virtually undetectable.
Episode 5
Oasis of the Seas
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
The maiden voyage of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest, most revolutionary cruise ship in the world.
Episode 6
Solitare
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Solitaire lays nearly 2,000 miles of oil and gas pipeline on the ocean floor per year.