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 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. Continue reading “OTC Spotlight On New Technology Award Winner, Dockwise Vanguard Redefines Limits Of Heavy Marine Transport” »














