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Definition of Semisubmersible
1. Noun. A specialised marine vessel with good stability and seakeeping characteristics, often used in offshore roles such as oil drilling. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Semisubmersible
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Semisubmersible
Literary usage of Semisubmersible
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Alliance Adrift by Yoichi Funabashi (1999)
"Three construction methods were said to be feasible: the pile- supported pier
type, the pontoon type, and the semisubmersible type. It was also decided that ..."
2. Annual Energy Outlook 2001: With Projections to 2020 edited by Mary J. Hotzler (2001)
"New rig designs, such as jackup rigs, semisubmersible drilling rigs, and modular
rigs, and the introduction of subsea well technologies, ..."
3. US & British Virgin Islands by Don Philpott (2002)
"... explore the marine life around Protestant Cay aboard the Océanique, a
semisubmersible vessel which offers one hour cruises from the quay » 773 7060). ..."
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