MV Blue Marlin

Blue Marlin carrying the Sea-Based X-Band Radar
History
Name	Blue Marlin
Owner	Dockwise Limited
Operator	Dockwise Limited
Port of registry	Panama (2000–2003) Curaçao (2003–2017) Malta (2017–present)
Builder	CSBC Corporation, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Laid down	8 April 1999
Launched	23 December 1999
Completed	25 April 2000
Identification	ABS class no: Call sign: 9HA4605 DNV ID: 20651 IMO number: 9186338 MMSI no.: 248314000
Status	in active service
Notes	[1]
General characteristics
Class and type	A1 General Cargo Carrier E0 DK(+) PWDK TMON
Tonnage	51,821 GT 15,547 NT 76,061 DWT
Length	224.8 m (737 ft 6 in)
Beam	63.1 m (207 ft 0 in)
Draught	13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
Depth	13.3 m (44 ft)
Decks	11,227 m2 (120,850 sq ft)
Propulsion	MAN B&W 9S90ME-C8 producing 12,640 kW (16,950 hp) 2,000 kW (2,700 hp) bow thruster
Speed	14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph) cruising
Range	25,000 nautical miles (46,000 km; 29,000 mi)
Crew	55 people
Notes	[1]

Blue Marlin and her sister ship MV Black Marlin compose the Marlin class of semisubmersible heavy-lift ships operated by Dockwise Shipping of the Netherlands. Designed to transport very large, semisubmersible drilling rigs above the transport ship's deck, she is equipped with 38 cabins to accommodate 60 people, a workout room, sauna and swimming facilities, and a secure citadel for protection against pirate attacks.