Single line mooring system
US4727819A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B22/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mooring system is provided, which can be rapidly installed and which is of relatively low cost. The system includes a transfer structure attached to a vessel, an anchor line extending from the transfer structure to a chain table near the sea floor, and catenary chains extending from the chain table to the sea floor. A weight hangs from the chain table to help in setting up the system and in mooring a vessel thereafter. The transfer structure includes a platform that can rotate with respect to the vessel, and a direction sensor for controlling a motor that rotates the platform opposite to rotation of the vessel, to avoid twist of the anchor line.
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