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Author	Topic:   Meet the Blue Marlin
saumon	posted 11-11-2014 02:39 AM ET (US)         Now, THAT is impressive: http://interestingengineering.com/mv-blue-marlin-ship-that-ships-ships/ a semi-submersible heavy lift ship that can carry a destroyer, an oil rig or even a boatload of other ships. Thay even built a big brother, the Dockwise Vanguard, with 50% more capacity and 70% more deck space!
boatdryver	posted 11-11-2014 09:56 AM ET (US)             Some of the photos seem impossible. Load calculations for stability and weather predictions for route planning must be daunting, not to mention insurance.. JimL
jimh	posted 11-11-2014 10:07 AM ET (US)             Also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Blue_Marlin and the even larger http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dockwise_Vanguard

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