The present invention relates to a self-elevating vessel in horizontal or
stationary motion comprising: - Maneuvering and navigation means, - At least one floating upper section comprising a
cell (1) and optionally at least one
inflatable float (2), - At least one submerged propulsion and lifting section comprising at least one steerable propulsion means (4) and at least one steerable lifting surface in the
horizontal and vertical planes (5), - At least one profiled vertical mechanical linkage means (3) between said floating upper section and said submerged propulsion and lifting section, - Means for controlling the altitude and inclination of said floating upper section relative to the water surface, in order to control in real time the position and stability of said vessel as a function of
waves and wind; - Means for raising the floating upper section. Figure to be published: Figure 1