Marine lifting apparatus

Details Marine lifting apparatus Marine lifting apparatus

2009-05-04

2011-11-22

Swinehart, Ed (Department: 3617)

Ships

Vessel raising and docking

Submerged

Reexamination Certificate

active

08061289

ABSTRACT:
A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second spaced apart barges. First and second frames span between the barges. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the barges in a configuration that spaces the barges apart. The first frame connects to the first barge with a universal joint and to the second barge with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second barge with a universal joint and to the first barge with a hinged connection. The hull arrangement provides flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the universal joint and hinge placement between the frames and the hulls. Each frame extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames.

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