The XT-10000, the largest heavy-lift vessel ever built in the U.S., has arrived at a Galveston dry dock for maintenance after being acquired by Xenos Marine.
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Wednesday, the XT-10000, the biggest heavy-lift ship ever built in the United States, arrived at Galveston harbor for maintenance. This was a big day for the island's maritime business.
Victoria Huggins took pictures of the ship arriving as it was being pulled into a nearby dry dock. The ship will be fixed up and improved after being bought by the well-known Teichman family's Xenos Marine company in December.
The XT-10000 made nautical history when it helped tow apart the 660-foot car carrier M/V Golden Ray, which sank off the coast of Georgia in 2019 with 4,300 cars on board. Because of its huge size and unique design, the ship was able to carry out the biggest wreck removal operation in U.S. history, which showed how powerful it is in the heavy-lifting business.
"This ship is a work of engineering genius and proof of how innovative American shipbuilding is," a Xenos Marine representative said. "We're excited to bring it to Galveston, a city with a long history of the sea, for its next"
The XT-10000's appearance is sure to get people in the maritime community and beyond excited. The Galveston shipyard has state-of-the-art tools that will be used to maintain the ship. This will make the island a hub for servicing high-tech maritime assets.
The ship's historical role and cutting-edge features show how heavy-lift boats are becoming more important in global salvage operations. The XT-10000 is still a sign of strength and innovation in the face of huge problems while it is being fixed.
