This Cruise Ship Was Cut IN HALF! #Shorts

Editorial Summary

The creator explains a maritime engineering process known as stretching, which involves cutting a cruise ship in half to insert a new middle section. This procedure allows the vessel to expand its capacity by adding new cabins and restaurants. While the process costs approximately 70 million dollars, the creator notes that this is significantly more economical than building a new ship, which can cost up to 500 million dollars. The video details the logistical aspects of the project, noting that it takes one day to move the two halves apart before the new section is installed. The project required 500 workers and was completed within two months. This timeline is much faster than the two years typically required to construct a new vessel. Additionally, the creator highlights the financial benefits, stating that the ship owners achieve a good return on investment because they do not need to kit out an entirely new ship and only need to hire a few extra staff members to maintain the passenger to crew ratio.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.