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  1. Dec 5, 2017, 12:06 PM #1
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    Launching an oil tanker ship with airbags - GIF, videos, and photo

    Launching an oil tanker ship with airbags.



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    A couple of those air bag rollers would make a nice Zodiac or mount a platform on top of them and have an indestructible pontoon boat

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    Looks like Groucho sorting!
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    I'm assuming divers must retrieve the supports. Very cool looking modern tanker...and Big!
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    Proves she's boyant . Seen side tipping by trucks but this is impressive.

    What a beautiful ship. the runway slip runners ate attached to at least one side (port) for retrieval I guess.
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