Monster passing Dover...

• Guest 651

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  2 October 2011     19:54129314
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• Guest 651

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  2 October 2011     19:57129315
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  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saipem_7000
  
  Saipem 7000 is the world's second largest crane vessel - the crane radius of the Saipem 7000 grants a lifting capability of 14,000 tonnes at 42 meters.
  
  Semi-submersible crane and pipelaying (J-lay) DP vessel
  
  Length: 198 m
  Breadth: 87 m
  Depth to main deck: 45 m
  Transit draft: 10.5 m
  Operational draft: 27.5 m
  
  Crew facilities:
  405 fully AC single or double cabins up to 725 persons.
  
  Helideck:
  Suitable for two BV234 LR Chinook helicopters (one parked).
  
  
  En route for the Bahamas.....
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• howard mcsweeney1

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  2 October 2011     20:02129317
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  we had this one a couple of years back paul, the other paul took the shot from his balcony.
  
  i remembered vaguely it being the the first or second largest crane vessel, not the rest though.
  
  where was it moving from?
• Guest 651

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  2 October 2011     20:12129319
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  Stavangar Norway I think
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