Method and apparatus for controlling a marine vessel

Details Method and apparatus for controlling a marine vessel Method and apparatus for controlling a marine vessel

2009-10-05

2011-12-06

Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)

Ships

Steering mechanism

Fluid pressure

C440S040000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069802

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment of the invention comprises a method for controlling a marine vessel having a first steerable propulsor, a corresponding first reversing device, a second steerable propulsor and a corresponding second reversing device. The method comprises receiving a first vessel control signal corresponding to a rotational movement and no translational movement command, generating at least a first actuator control signal and a second actuator control signal in response to the first vessel control signal, coupling the first actuator control signal to and controlling the first steerable propulsor and the second steerable propulsor, and coupling the second actuator control signal to and controlling the first reversing device and the second reversing device. The method creates rotational forces on the marine vessel with substantially no translational forces on the marine vessel.

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