350results about "Barges/lighters" patented technology

There is provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these tools and systems for cutting, sectioning and removing structures objects, and materials, and in particular, for doing so in difficult to access locations and environments, such as offshore, underwater, or in hazardous environments, such as nuclear and chemical facilities. Thus, there is also provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these systems and tools for removing structures, objects, and materials located offshore, under bodies of water and under the seafloor.

A fuel depot and method autonomously and clandestinely provide fuel for transiting ships. An elongate streamlined flexible bladder member has flexible hull walls and divider walls separated by uniform spaces to form fuel compartments having a fuel valve and fuel pump. The bladder member can transit submerged to a remote destination. A fuel and water tight composition in and along the spaces prevent fuel and water leaks to ambient water and between the compartments. A submersible propulsion system has propulsive machinery and steering gear for towing the bladder member. A command / control system on the submersible propulsion system generated and couples driving signals to the propulsion system to tow and steer the bladder member to the remote destination using the preprogrammed computer, inertial navigation system (INS), global positioning system (GPS), and RF transceiver of the command / control system.

A wave-powered device having enhanced motion. The device including first, second, and third barges, with the second barge having a first reservoir and a second reservoir. The first and second reservoirs being coupled by a first passageway to permit a first fluid to selectively and passively move between the first and second reservoirs in a predetermined manner to increase the pitching moment of the second barge while the second barge pitches while floating over waves. A first coupling mechanism is coupled between the first and second barges to enable the first and second barges to move relative to one another, and a second coupling mechanism is coupled between the second and third barges to enable the second and third barges to move relative to one another.

A method for obtaining warranty registration of products, facilitating return of lost products, and expediting warranty service on defective products comprising providing a unique identifier on or within each product; providing a lost and found system comprising the steps of marking each product with return instructions and a reward offer to any person who finds said product after it has been lost; and offering to return each product to a registered owner in the event said product is lost and returned by said person who finds it if said owner provides data comprising owner identification and date said product was purchased at retail; providing said data to a manufacturer or other warrantor in order to register said warranty.

A method for obtaining warranty registration of products, facilitating return of lost products, and expediting warranty service on defective products comprising providing a unique identifier on or within each product; providing a lost and found system comprising the steps of marking each product with return instructions and a reward offer to any person who finds said product after it has been lost; and offering to return each product to a registered owner in the event said product is lost and returned by said person who finds it if said owner provides data comprising owner identification and date said product was purchased at retail; providing said data to a manufacturer or other warrantor in order to register said warranty.

Ballast water treatment apparatus and methods for preventing foreign aquatic invasive species form entering marine ecological zones by translocation in ship's ballast water. The apparatus includes a housing, a filter member, and UV water treatment chambers. Methods include use of a ship's fire hydrant system or ballast water discharge port for moving ballast water from the ship's ballast tanks into the apparatus for filtration and treatment. In-port service vessels and barges as well as dock-side service vehicles are equipped with the various treatment and filtration apparatus to provided in-port or dock-side ballast water treatment services. Related methods are also provided.

Articulated tug and barge arrangements and methods for transportation, storage and regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) aboard barge units and for ballasting the barge units are provided. A barge unit includes a type C tank for the containment of LNG under pressure and a regasification unit fluidly coupled to the type C tank for regasification of LNG aboard the barge unit for offloading natural gas. The barge unit is adapted for loading LNG directly from a liquefaction plant, for transporting LNG by operatively coupling to a tug unit, as well as for storing LNG at a destined off board facility, and for fueling a floating power production facility. The arrangements and methods provide a transport terminal ring. The arrangements and methods provide for the circulation of seawater through the regasification unit and into ballast tanks for ballasting of the barge unit while offloading natural gas.

A seamless, woven, flexible fluid containment vessel or vessels for transporting and containing a large volume of fluid, particularly fresh water, having beam stabilizers, beam separators, reinforcing, and the method of making the same.

A marine vessel, and a system and method of using the marine vessel, to facilitate the introduction of bulk liquid commodities, such as LNG, into the established and extensive worldwide intermodal transportation system, which is based on containerized shipments. The marine vessel is a specialized vessel, of either ship or barge form, that is capable of holding a large number of ISO-sized intermodal LNG tanks and is configured so as to have at one and the same time characteristics of both a tanker vessel (e.g., a gas carrier) and a container vessel. The intermodal LNG tanks connect to a piping system of the marine vessel and are thereby interconnected in such a manner that allows the interconnected intermodal LNG tanks to behave as if they constitute a typical LNG vessel bulk liquid tank to facilitate efficient loading at a typical marine LNG terminal The containerized intermodal LNG tanks are capable of discharging liquids to a marine terminal as if in a bulk mode, or of being disconnected from the common interconnection system to allow lift-off discharge of the intermodal LNG tanks at a typical cargo container port so that the intermodal LNG tanks can enter the existing intermodal transportation system for further distribution to the end user by other marine vessels, over-the-road truck, or by rail.

A novel barge structure for transporting fresh water from one marine environment location to another is described having critical parameters. The barge is constructed of flexible material and preferably is filled to less than 50 percent of its capacity, typically greater than about 25,000 tonnes, so as to float with flat upper and lower surfaces and to have a relatively shallow depth as compared with its length and width. The flexible nature of the structure enables waves to be accommodated without significant stresses which otherwise would require the use of high strength materials. A system of heavy straps acts to prevent propagating rips and to distribute the concentrated tow force over the bag.

A transportable GTL processing facility constructed on an inland barge is provided. Also provided is a process for producing liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas utilizing a transportable GTL processing facility. The facility and process may be used to access and convert stranded natural gas in an economical fashion into liquid hydrocarbons. Further provided is a transportable GTL processing facility and process for producing liquid hydrocarbons wherein the liquid hydrocarbons are upgraded into transportation fuels and other locally usable materials.

A floatable fuel tank that is capable of serving as a barge or lifeboat / dingy. Tank comprises a plurality of bladders with each having a fuel chamber and air chamber running longitudinally from stern to a forward bladder. If used as a fuel storage device, tank is attached to boat using towing lines and fuel lines so boat consumes fuel held by fuel chambers. In emergency situations, tank is capable of use as a lifeboat by detaching towing lines, air lines and fuel lines and pumping fuel out of fuel chambers with air so that persons may reside on top of tank. Under normal conditions in this configuration, it could be used as a dingy for normal transportation to and from a boat at anchor.

The invention relates to the technical field of water bridge erection equipment, in particular to a floating tugboat for installing steel beams and a bridge erection system and method. The barge group of the floating tugboat drives the steel beam to move on the water by moving, and provides the support buoyancy for the steel beam to move on the water; the guiding mechanism is used to limit and guide the moving direction of the barge group in the water; the bridge erection system and method utilize The assembly platform assembles the steel beams in sections, and each section of the steel beam is pushed to the floating tugboat by the jacking mechanism and the sliding rail mechanism, and the floating tugboat is used to drive the section of the steel beam to the target position on the water, thereby forming a sectioned assembly. The efficient construction process of section-by-section hauling can not only reduce the amount of construction work in the water, but also ensure that the construction interference during the sea closure period of the water construction is small, and has the advantages of parallel construction, small reinforcement of steel beams, and no need for guide beam weight. .

A deck ascent and descent type worktable ship comprises a platform body, and a plurality of columns which causes the platform body to ascend and descend randomly by means of an oil jack jacking system. The deck of the platform body is provided with an erecting device which causes a single pile or tower integrated windmill to form a support movably on the deck of the platform body. Furthermore the single pile or tower integrated windmill can be randomly lifted from a falling-over state or an inclination falling-over state. The erecting device comprises a base frame and a supporting guide frame. The base frame can randomly move on a guide rail which is laid on the deck of the platform body. The supporting guide frame is supported by the base frame through a bracket according to a mode of lifting randomly. Furthermore the single pile or tower integrated windmill can be detached randomly. At severe sea and weather conditions of outer sea, the on-sea wind power generating devices such as the single pile or tower integrated windmill can be loaded, conveyed and lifted, thereby providing the deck ascent and descent type worktable ship which has the following advantages: high operation efficiency, high stability and high safety.

The invention provides an installation equipment of an above-water wind generator and a construction method thereof, belonging to the technical field of above-water wind power generation, comprising a hoisting ship, a transportation barge, a hoisting machine, a hoisting ring, a telescopic floating cylinder, an inflation device, a supporting leg and a lifting device, wherein four supporting legs are fixedly arranged below the hoisting ship; the circumference of the hoisting ship is fixedly provided with a plurality of telescopic floating cylinders; the hoisting machine is fixedly arranged vertically right at the center of the upper deck of the hoisting ship; 2-10 hoisting rings are symmetrically and fixedly arranged at two sides of the hoisting machines on the upper deck of the hoisting ship respectively; the hoisting rings are connected with the back rods of the hoisting machine by wire ropes; and the circumference of the transportation barge is provided with the telescopic floating cylinders and the inflation device. The installation equipment can carry out the installation operation of the marine wind power generation towel pile foundations and fans within 0.3-5m of water depth, greatly improve the installation efficiency of the marine wind power generation towers and reduce the construction cost of the marine wind power generation fields.

Combined herein are the benefits of a flat deck pontoon boat and the speed and versatility of a jet propelled watercraft. The watercraft is equipped with a propulsion source sufficient to move the watercraft at a substantial speed through the water. The seating layout on the deck provides the amenities of an extremely comfortable watercraft capable of seating multiple passengers while providing sufficient storage space for all necessary items for such a voyage. The watercraft is equipped with a substantially flat deck area with an upper bow deck and a lowered recess area which, when filled with water, provides cooling and amusement for the passengers. The watercraft is equipped with a privacy compartment or toilet, a kitchen area, and a double driver seat, which can be rotated from a relaxing position to a driving position. A rear sundeck can be converted into upright seats. Under the kitchen area an ice chest or some other item can be stowed. The layout of the deck on the boat permits passengers to move easily through the passenger areas.

The invention provides an offshore installation construction resource-combined type pontoon barge. The combined type pontoon barge (1) comprises a flat plate ship body (2), a portal jib crane (3), a crane (4), a cantilever beam (5), an awler crane (6), a slide rail (7) and a removable deck (8), wherein the portal jib crane (3), the crane (4), the cantilever beam (5), the awler crane (6), the slide rail (7) and the removable deck (8) are arranged on the flat plate ship body, and at the same time, a left and right water ballast tanks (11), a fresh-water tank (12), a bilge tank (13), a hydraulic motive power station tank (generator tank) (14), a fuel oil tank (15), a ballast tank control tank (16), a dust tank (17) and a living tank (18) for meeting the living and residing requirements of 60 persons are arranged on the flat plateship body (2). The pontoon barge is mainly used for the transportation and the installation operation of large structures of ocean engineering, and can also be used for the installation of expansion bend parts, offshore pipe pavement construction operation and the like. The invention has the advantages that the shipping, the transportation and the offshore installation can be realized at the same time, the risk of offshore installation construction is reduced, the offshore construction resources are reduced, and the time is saved.

The invention discloses a ship special for transporting and installing a whole offshore wind turbine and a method. The ship special for transporting and installing the whole offshore wind turbine comprises a transporting barge, a fixed steel framework and a movable steel framework. A plurality of self-elevating piles are arranged on a main body of the transporting barge. The fixed steel framework is provided with a plurality of first wind turbine hooping mechanisms. The movable steel framework is arranged below the fixed steel framework in a sliding mode. The movable steel framework comprises a first supporting leg and a second supporting leg, wherein the first supporting leg and the second supporting leg are arranged on the two sides of the main body oppositely. Crossing supporting beams are arranged at the upper end of the first supporting leg and the upper end of the second supporting leg. A second wind turbine hooping mechanism is arranged in the middle of each supporting beam. A sliding track is arranged on the lower end face of each supporting beam and provided with a hoisting mechanism. Balance hangers are arranged below the supporting beams. Third wind turbine hooping mechanisms are arranged on the balance hangers. The hoisting mechanisms are connected with the balance hangers. A wind turbine installing notch is formed in the stern of the main body. The ship can transport and install the whole wind turbine and effectively reduce cost.

A marine vessel, and a system and method of using the marine vessel, to facilitate the introduction of bulk liquid commodities, such as LNG, into the established and extensive worldwide intermodal transportation system, which is based on containerized shipments. The marine vessel is a specialized vessel, of either ship or barge form, that is capable of holding a large number of ISO-sized intermodal LNG tanks and is configured so as to have at one and the same time characteristics of both a tanker vessel (e.g., a gas carrier) and a container vessel. The intermodal LNG tanks connect to a piping system of the marine vessel and are thereby interconnected in such a manner that allows the interconnected intermodal LNG tanks to behave as if they constitute a typical LNG vessel bulk liquid tank to facilitate efficient loading at a typical marine LNG terminal. The containerized intermodal LNG tanks are capable of discharging liquids to a marine terminal as if in a bulk mode, or of being disconnected from the common interconnection system to allow lift-off discharge of the intermodal LNG tanks at a typical cargo container port so that the intermodal LNG tanks can enter the existing intermodal transportation system for further distribution to the end user by other marine vessels, over-the-road truck, or by rail.

A seamless, woven, flexible fluid containment vessel or vessels for transporting and containing a large volume of fluid, particularly fresh water, having beam stabilizers, beam separators, reinforcing, and the method of making the same.

Disclosed is a vessel comprising at least two parallel hulls at a predetermined mutual distance. A deck structure is supported on the hulls. Fluid storage tanks are placed in the at least two hulls, at least partly below the deck structure. The deck structure carries fluid processing and / or production equipment. The fluid is a hydrocarbon. The ratio of length to width of the vessel being at least 3, preferably at least 4. The length of the vessel being at least 150 m, preferably at least 250 m, more preferably at least 350 m.

An LNG tank container reloading ship comprises a ship body, wherein a main deck is arranged on the upper surface of the ship body; two parallel tracks are arranged on the main deck; a portal bridge type special crane for LNG tank containers runs along the two tracks; an enclosed dock wall type protective wall is arranged between the two tracks; and a head springboard and a hoisting system for driving the head springboard to ascend and descend are arranged at the front end of the main deck. The LNG tank container reloading ship has the advantage that the seamless multimodal transportation water reloading new transportation mode for LNG tank containers of which tanks are not changed in the whole transportation process is implemented.

Building over the water and group of these buildings, their maneuvering methods and their hosting sites, the said building and group of buildings offering the flexibility of usage found in both land-based buildings and in ships by the fact that each building over the water consisting of: a superstructure (A) provided with at least one of some floor structures (1) that is placed over a water surface (2), and on which an inhabitable subassembly (3) is positioned, at least one of some supports (B) sitting on ground (4), and positioned under the floor structures (1), and at least one of some mobile floating docks (C) with variable and controllable buoyancy, provided with a load carrying platform (5) positioned under the floor structure (1). The superstructure (A) is sequentially held above the water surface (2) by the supports (B), while sitting on the ground (4), and respectively carried by the floating docks (C), while floating, the superstructure being detachable from the ground (4), and transportable on water on the mobile floating docks (C), thus being possible to reposition the superstructure (A) on ground (4), at a destination of choice.

This is a oil skimming barge 107 with the optional front end 111 and intake area 110 at the stern 203 of the barge skimmer 107, whereby oil 101 is funnel into the intake area 110, then suctioned to collection tanks 120 where the oil separates from the water using basically gravity with the help of equipment than can be added, and then the water 102 is pumped or drained overboard while a higher concentration of oil 101 remains or gets pumped into the main collection tanks.