Heavy-Lift Ship MV Black Marlin To Deliver World’s Largest Battery-Powered Vessel To South America

The heavy-lift semi-submersible MV Black Marlin is scheduled to arrive in Hobart (River Derwent, Australia) by mid-July 2026 to load the world's largest battery-powered vessel, China Zorrilla, for delivery to South America. The loading operation, which involves partial submersion drawing 23 m of water and tugboat assistance, is expected to temporarily affect vessel traffic in the River Derwent, particularly near Taroona.