MV Black Marlin

History
NameBlack Marlin
Owner Dockwise Limited
Operator Dockwise Limited
Builder CSBC Corporation (Kaohsiung, Taiwan)
Launched30 July 1999
Completed15 October 1999
Identification
StatusOperational
General characteristics
Class & typeA1 General Cargo Carrier E0 DK(+) PWDK TMON
Tonnage56,500 DWT
Length217.8 m (715 ft)
Beam42 m (138 ft)
Draught23.3 m (76 ft)
Depth13.3 m (44 ft)
Installed power12,621 kW
PropulsionMAN B&W 8S50MC-C
Speed14.5 knots

MV Black Marlin is a semisubmersible heavy-lift ship operated by Dockwise of the Netherlands. Black Marlin and her sister ship MV Blue Marlin comprise the Marlin class of heavy lift ship.