The R/P Floating Instrument Platform (FLIP) Has Been Saved From The Scrapyard To FLIP Another Day

FLIP (Floating Instrument Platform) Saved
October 30, 2024

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu), and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision of DEEP to acquire the R/P FLIP and refurbish the platform.

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