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VLFS stands for a very large floating structure. Essentically these are large (larger than the biggest ships) structures
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VLFS stands for a very large floating structure. Essentially these are large (larger than the biggest ships) structures
 
which are proposed to be built for offshore storage platforms, floating airports etc. The most famous example
 
which are proposed to be built for offshore storage platforms, floating airports etc. The most famous example
 
is the megafloat built as a prototype floating airport near Tokyo, Japan.
 
is the megafloat built as a prototype floating airport near Tokyo, Japan.
  
 
[[Image:Airportphoto1.jpg|thumb|right|Floating airport in Tokyo bay]]
 
[[Image:Airportphoto1.jpg|thumb|right|Floating airport in Tokyo bay]]
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Other examples include
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[[Image:container.jpg|thumb|right|The proposed floating container terminal]]

Revision as of 05:46, 23 May 2006

VLFS stands for a very large floating structure. Essentially these are large (larger than the biggest ships) structures which are proposed to be built for offshore storage platforms, floating airports etc. The most famous example is the megafloat built as a prototype floating airport near Tokyo, Japan.

Floating airport in Tokyo bay

Other examples include

The proposed floating container terminal