Aforementioned semi-submersible barge received this title due to an open deck measuring 275 x 70 m and large lifting capability (117,000 metric t).
Delivered by Hyundai Massive Industries (2013), known as a “V-class” Heavy Marine Transport Vessel (HTV), item belonged to Dockwise (Dutch sea part)/dredging services company Royal Boskalis Westminster.
Among some most important transportations were (weight indications in tons thousands):
- Gokita FPSO (65)
- global largest Chevron’s (53) Jack/St. Malo platform (South Korea - Mexican Gulf)
- Armada Intrepid (60) Rotterdam - Indonesia.
Other plans included transporting of great Costa Concordia, but then authorities scrapped the project.
