What was that large vessel in the Port of Fort Pierce over the weekend?

[Desmond Milligan 0]

If you spotted a large boat with tall poles in the Port of Fort Pierce during the weekend and early in the week, you're not alone.

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.

Vessel L/B Robert is seen coming into the Fort Pierce Inlet on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

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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 [email protected], 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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