System for interconnecting a barge and a pusher tug

Details System for interconnecting a barge and a pusher tug System for interconnecting a barge and a pusher tug

1975-05-07

1977-01-04

Blix, Trygve M.

Ships

Towing or pushing

Nested vessels

114249, B63B 2156

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active

040007146

ABSTRACT:
A system for interconnecting a barge and a pusher tug in which the stern of the barge is provided with a groove having a cross-section complementary to that of the bow of a pusher tug which it is to receive in mating engagement. The mated vessels define a clearance zone and are held together by a connecting rod. The two vessels are provided in the said clearance zone with support plates and inflatable compression devices such as inflatable cushions.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2856867 (1958-10-01), Dasey
patent: 3362372 (1968-01-01), Peterson
patent: 3492964 (1970-02-01), Garcia
patent: 3820258 (1974-06-01), Fahrner

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