Ships – Towing or pushing – Coupling means
Patent
1988-01-29
1988-12-06
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Ships
Towing or pushing
Coupling means
114242, 114218, 59 86, B63B 2120
Patent
active
047889276
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for towing an offshore structure which is protected from damage caused by ice impinging on the walls of the structure when the apparatus is not in use by positioning a retractable towing shackle within a recess in an outer wall of the structure.
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Peters Jr. Joseph F.
Shell Western E&P Inc.
Swinehart Edwin L.
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