Floating structure for the transfer of cargo

Details Floating structure for the transfer of cargo Floating structure for the transfer of cargo

1998-03-19

2000-01-04

Basinger, Sherman

Material or article handling

Marine loading or unloading system

Marine vessel to marine vessel

4141381, 4141384, 4141386, B63B 2722, B63B 2730

Patent

active

060102950

ABSTRACT:
A transshipper for the transfer of cargo from a barge to a ship or elsewhere comprises a pair of buoyant vessels, a platform supported by the buoyant vessels in a raised position above the buoyant vessels through a plurality of vertical columns connecting the platform to the buoyant vessels. In one embodiment the buoyant vessels are provided with ballast chambers for receiving water as ballast inside the buoyant members. In another embodiment the transshipper is further provided with a lifting conveyor for raising material to be unloaded from a barge to the platform. Winches are provided for raising and lowering the lifting conveyor relative to the barge.

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