WHITE MARLIN

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Dockwise new White Marlin loads rig Ensco 110 on first voyage

Dockwise latest fleet addition the DOCKWISE WHITE MARLIN, at present on her maiden deployment loaded in Singapore last week the 16.500 tons ENSCO 110. The DOCKWISE WHITE MARLIN overall length is 216.7 metres with a beam of 63 metres. With a deadweight of 72,000 metric tons, the White Marlin type I vessel strengthens the leading position Dockwise has in the top end of the heavy marine dry transport market. Dockwise operates the largest fleet of specialized vessels in the world: a versatile fleet of 25 semi-submersible, heavy transport vessels of different concepts and designs. The DOCKWISE WHITE MARLIN is build at the Guangzhou Shipyard under yard number 11130007. The DOCKWISE WHITE MARLIN is a “ improved sister ” of the FINESSE and FORTE original built for Fairstar and delivered in 2012 and which units are also built at the Guangzhou Shipyard. The DOCKWISE WHITE MARLIN was original ordered by Fairstar and to be named FATHOM but after Dockwise acquired Fairstar it was discussed with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), to change the original contract from a Type 2 vessel and was been renegotiated and a new commission placed for a Type 1 vessel.