Method for accommodating large movements in a mooring system

Details Method for accommodating large movements in a mooring system Method for accommodating large movements in a mooring system

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)

Ships

Mooring device

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055448

ABSTRACT:
A method of operating a mooring system exemplified by active mooring devices having attractive attachment elements fixable to a ship's hull. Each mooring device includes active means for moving the attachment element vertically and in the horizontal plane, and the method involves repositioning the attachment elements in a stepwise manner. The mooring devices also includes a seal for a vaccum attachment element.

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