Titans of Transport: Moving the World's Heaviest Objects | Complete Series | FD Engineering

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Titans of Transport: Moving the World's Heaviest Objects | Complete Series | FD Engineering

World’s Strongest Ships - Titanic Forces of the Sea:

00:00:00 Wind Park
A wind park must be transported from Europe to Asia—over 2,000 tons of sensitive cargo on one of the world’s largest heavy-lift vessels. The crew has 37 days to load in two ports and journey halfway around the globe, even building an extra deck level to fit everything. They’ll transport five massive nacelles and nine 75-meter blades, with no margin for error. Any damage could delay the entire project by months. It’s a high-stakes, unprecedented operation, with 2,200 tons of cargo spread across three levels—below, on, and above deck.

00:48:00 Giant Magnet
A critical transport is underway for Iter, the world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor in France, aimed at providing unlimited clean energy. The key component is a massive, 300-ton magnet, strong enough to lift a container ship. After arriving by cargo ship, the magnet must travel 130 kilometers through villages, across a lake, and through rock, escorted by a police convoy. Once delivered, scientists will test the sensitive equipment, as any damage could set the project back by years.

01:36:01 Giant Antenna
In Chile’s Atacama Desert, the world’s largest radio telescope, ALMA, sits 5,000 meters above sea level. Ideal for observing the universe, this remote location offers no pollution, no artificial lights, and thin air—allowing astronomers to see 10 billion light years away. But for engineers, conditions are tough: low oxygen, extreme temperatures, and strong winds. To adjust the telescope, 50 of the 66 antennas must be moved regularly. Using two specially designed transporters, “Otto” and “Lore,” the team has just eight hours to relocate a 100-ton antenna with millimeter precision. Weather and a sudden blackout, however, threaten the mission.

02:24:01 Gigantic Power Generator
390-ton generator is on a challenging journey, as German heavy-lift specialists transport it 120 kilometers from a disused coal plant to its new site. Though the distance seems short, the sheer weight and size of the €12 million generator make it a daunting task. The modular transport system requires constant adjustments to navigate winding country roads, then a smooth 80-kilometer trip down the Rhine by pontoon. But the hardest part lies ahead: old bridges, tight roundabouts, and steep curves. With permits valid for just 10 days, the team races against time, battling rain, technical issues, and last-minute changes on a €1 million budget.
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