Floating device comprising storage holds for bulk freight, such

Details Floating device comprising storage holds for bulk freight, such Floating device comprising storage holds for bulk freight, such

1981-11-10

1985-03-05

Basinger, Sherman D.

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114 36, 414141, B63B 3530

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045024057

ABSTRACT:
A floating device such as a hopper dredge having bottom valves (4-11) for discharging the holds (2), which holds according to the invention can be closed airtight and are provided with apparatus (18) to generate an overpressure within the holds (2), the bottom valves preferably being at a level above the keelline (3) of the device. Movable crane devices (24,26) are provided within the hold to handle components. The holds (2) have a hatch opening with cover (21) to allow entrance or removal of parts (8') which hatch opening can be covered by an inflatable tent (27) attached to the deck.

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Schiff und Hafen, vol. 22, No. 10, Oct. 1970, by Gerhard Hellmich, "L/a/ ngsgeteilte Klappschuten", pp. 905-908, (p. 905, col. 1, para. 2, FIG 1).

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