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Versabar VB10000

Posted: Jan 16th, '12, 12:58
by Capt. DQ
Check out this video as this vessel that was in Pensacola. Largest Lift Vessel built in the U.S. rated lift capacity @ 7,500 tons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ULxYqLjwoA

Posted: Jan 16th, '12, 22:53
by Harry Babb
Where was he when I was pulling my engines?

That's incrediable.....did you watch part 2 where they lifted a damaged rig off of its legs and place it on a barge.....now that's cool stuff.

hb

Posted: Jan 16th, '12, 23:24
by Capt. DQ
Harry,

This one is at the Port of Pensacola right now. There was one larger than it back in November.

DQ

http://www.ship-technology.com/projects ... ipelayves/

Posted: Jan 16th, '12, 23:57
by Harry Babb
Where is it docked in P'cola......how do I get there by auto?

Are you talking about the foot of Palafox????

hb

Posted: Jan 17th, '12, 09:50
by Capt. DQ
Harry,

Yes, You cannot miss it. It towers up over everything.

Doug