Adjustable Debris Collection Apparatus For Maritime Vessels And Associated Methods

Abstract

A debris collection apparatus for a maritime vessel includes a shroud and a plurality of support structures. Each of the plurality support structures include a boot defining a cavity and configured to be secured to the vessel, a foot sized to fit within the cavity, a staff cap, a stabilizer base configured to be secured to the vessel, an elevational staff section connected to the foot and the staff cap terminal, and a horizontal staff section connected to the staff cap and the stabilizer base. The foot is inserted into the boot to secure the support structures in a rigid position, and the shroud is connected to both staff caps and the vessel. The stabilizer base can include a connection loop, and the shroud can be configured to be connected to the connection loop in order to connect the shroud to the vessel.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of, and claims the benefit of priority to, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 099,843, filed on Apr. 15, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes.FIELD OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE[0002]Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to debris collection apparatuses for maritime vessels and associated methods, and, more specifically, to debris collection apparatuses that are adjustable and can be temporary installed on a maritime vessel for securing and containing debris and falling material during demolition and other activities.BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE[0003]A variety of temporary structures have been utilized for years in an attempt to prevent debris and material from entering waterways and / or damaging adjacent marine structures during the demolition of maritime vessels. Exemplary temporary structures that have been util...

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