Articulated barge for towing and launching offshore structures

Details Articulated barge for towing and launching offshore structures Articulated barge for towing and launching offshore structures

1985-09-11

1987-03-24

Basinger, Sherman D.

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114 32, 405209, B63B 302

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046516670

ABSTRACT:
A variable capacity floating articulated barge assembly including two barges which are pivotally connected at their mating ends. An elongated structure to be launched is jacked to initiate it sliding along skidways on each barge toward one end region where a pivotal support member finally supports this structure prior to it being launched from this barge assembly. During launching the barges and the support member of this assembly pivot with respect to each other depending upon the degree and location of the load.

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