Mighty Ships

Season 5

Embark on a journey aboard the world's mightiest ships as they tackle dangerous, challenging tasks. From advanced fishing vessels to massive floating hospitals, experience life with the brave crews who operate them.

Where to Watch Season 5

6 Episodes

Norwegian Epic
E1
Norwegian EpicThe Norwegian Epic is a billion-dollar showboat with more than 20 bars and restaurants and pool decks that transform into nightclubs.
North Star
E2
North StarThe Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) ship North Star is one of the only links between Alaska and the continental U.S. So far this winter, her captain, Richard Cadigan, has delivered everything from food to building supplies to pickup trucks from Seattle to Anchorage on time - within a short 72-hour window.
Le Boreal
E3
Le BorealLe Boreal is as sleek and nimble as a yacht, with the luxurious appointments and service of a cruise ship. She's also tough - custom-crafted to take on the furious weather and towering waves of the Southern Ocean
FPSO Maersk Peregrino
E4
FPSO Maersk PeregrinoMaersk Peregrino, a former super tanker has been converted to a stationary oil offloading unit. The crew's job is to position the vessel over a series of feeder pipes from off shore oil rigs and hook the vessel into its final position.
Umiak I
E5
Umiak IUmiak I is the world's most powerful ice-breaking carrier, hauling mining equipment from Quebec City to Labrador and returning with nickel concentrate.
USS Gravely
E6
USS GravelyThe U.S. Navy's newest ship, a guided missile destroyer, goes through testing with its crew in preparation for deployment.