the idea to build in one country and operate in another has been implemented for the monaco floating breakwater so this is something that can work on small and on big scale
monaco breakwater
Frusha, Ocean – building a unit in one piece could work like the building of the floating base made of concrete for the ecuadorian coast guard.
Ecuador offshore base – the video gives a good picture what kind of infrastructure is needed to float out a 14x14m structure in one piece.
Wil