Globtik Tokyo was one of three oil tankers in its class. At the time her keel was laid in 1972 she was the largest supertanker in the world at and . She held that distinction until 1973 when her sister ship, Globtik London, was launched. Identical in size Globtik London was larger by . Both ships had a hold capacity of .E. Abranson (1976). Ships of the High Seas, Eurobook Ltd. pp. 119–120.

Owned by Globtik Tankers, London they were built by Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries in Kure, Japan, now known as IHI Corporation. Both ships have been retired from service and broken up for scrap, Globtik London in 1985 and Globtik Tokyo in 1986.

The third and largest ship in this class was the Nissei Maru, owned by Tokyo Tankers built in 1975 and scrapped in 2003.

Propulsion The Globtik Tokyo was powered by steam turbines totaling r geared to a single shaft. The drive system was capable of , under ballasted load conditions (empty hold). Surprisingly nimble for a ship her size, she had a turning circle shorter than three times her length and could stop in under with her single screw in reverse.

See also List of world's longest ships

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