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VLFS stands for a very large floating structure. Essentically these are large (larger than the biggest ships) structures
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]]
Other examples include
[[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