The VB-10,000 is a state-of-the-art heavy lift vessel designed for offshore construction and salvage operations. Featuring a twin-gantry design with a lifting capacity of up to 7,500 tons, it is one of the most powerful lift vessels in the world. The VB-10,000 is equipped with four truss arms mounted on two barges, allowing it to perform complex tasks such as decommissioning oil platforms and removing large marine wrecks. Its advanced lifting technology, precise positioning system, and robust design make it a cornerstone tool for heavy marine operations.
Type: Catamaran Utility Vessel
Official Number: 1225018
Port of Registry: New Orleans
Flag State: United States [Jones Act. Compliant]
Year: 2010
Gross ITC: 8633 LT
Displacement: 12,053 LT
Classification: ABS A1, Barge, HELIDK, DPS-3
Main Hoist: Qty Four (4) 400-ton Hydraulic
Main Hoist Wire: 7,500 ft 3.5" EEIPS each
Submersible Blocks: Four @ 1,500 tons each
Auxiliary Blocks: Four @ 500 tons each
Heavy Blocks: Four @ 2,000 tons each
Maximum Heavy Lift: 7,400 short tons
Maximum Transit Load: 4,500 short tons
Maximum Hook Height: 175 ft MSL
DP Controller: Class 3 DPS
Kongsberg K-POS 21 DP-21
C-JOY Independent Joy Stick
Heavy Lift Mode
References: DGPS x 3, HiPAP, RADius, Fan Beam Capable
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