Dockwise Ltd has engineered the most innovative semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel in history and redefined the limits of heavy marine transport with the design of the Dockwise Vanguard. Additionally, the Dockwise Vanguard has opened a new market for offshore dry-docking. Dockwise Ltd Vice President of Sales – Heavy Marine Transport, Robb Erickson led a press event today detailing the benefits of the super vessel.

A 2012 recipient of the OTC Spotlight on New Technology Award and the Royal Association of Dutch Shipowners (KNVR) Shipping Award; the Dockwise Vanguard is 300 yards long and 76.5 yards wide making it the largest semi-submersible vessel ever built. The vessel has a carrying capacity of 117,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) - and travels across oceans at 14 knots. Additionally, the Dockwise Vanguard has a 50% greater lifting capacity and 70% larger deck area than the current largest active heavy lift ship, the Blue Marlin, also owned by Dockwise.

The Dockwise Vanguard was designed for both dry-transport and offshore dry-docking markets. Dry-docking capabilities enable inspection, maintenance and repair service opportunities while keeping the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit on location. The vessel opens a new market for future reliable mega transports allowing the dry-transport of large FPSOs, Spars, Tension Leg Platforms (TLP) and fully integrated floating production units up to a carrying capacity of 117,000 DWT in a safe, fast and well known way.

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