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System and method of transporting over water with multiple vessels

US9764800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2015
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T70/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ship and associated methods of operation. In an example embodiment, a method of transporting includes providing multiple vessels each having a hull defining an air cavity over a water surface. Different ones of the vessels are loaded with material destined for different end locations. The vessels are connected to one another with rigid couplings to effect tandem movement of the multiple vessels over water as one ship while permitting each vessel to undergo changes in pitch. The vessels are transported to a first destination and one or more of the vessels are disconnected from the ship.

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