What was that large vessel in the Port of Fort Pierce over the weekend?
Social media users shared photos and videos of the large vessel, which TCPalm identified as the L/B Robert. It was in Fort Pierce before departing for Port Fourchon, Louisiana's southernmost port, on Aug. 18, 2025, according to MarineTraffic Live Ships Map.
Recent port calls for the vessel include it being in Fort Pierce on Aug. 14 for 16 hours and 48 minutes before returning on Aug. 16 and departing on Aug. 18, according to VesselFinder.
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Here's what to know about the vessel, according to MarineTraffic Live Ships Map:
Year built: 2012
Size: 185 feet long and 135 feet wide
Type of ship: Platform
It is expected to arrive at Port Fourchon on Aug. 25, according to MarineTraffic.
Gianna Montesano is TCPalm's trending reporter. You can contact her at gianna.montesano@tcpalm.com, 772-409-1429, or follow her on X @gonthescene.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: L/B Robert docked in Fort Pierce before heading to Louisiana
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