The length overall , 82.8 metres ( 272 ft ) , was the maximum that would still allow the vessel to come alongside spread - moored drillships .
The main dimensions of Robert LeMeur were dictated by the various design constrains .
The length 82.8 metres ( 272 ft ) , was the maximum that would still allow the vessel to come alongside spread - moored drillships .
The main dimensions of Robert LeMeur were dictated by the various design constrains .