Apparatus and method for reducing motion of a floating vessel
AssigneeSaipen UK Limited
InventorsVincent McCarthy, Christopher Dunlop
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Abstract
A vessel (2) comprises a first stabilizer assembly (14) and a second stabilizer assembly, each stabilizer assembly comprising at least one submergible at least partially hollow body; and suspending means (16) for suspending the or each body from the vessel, the first and second stabilizer assemblies being suspended from substantially opposite sides of the vessel. Fins (22) are provided on the stabilizer assembly.
Claims57
A vessel comprising a first stablilizer assembly and a second stabilizer assembly, each stabilizer assembly comprising:
- at least one submergible at least partially hollow body;
- and
- suspending means for suspending the or each body from the vessel, the first and second stabilizer assemblies being suspended from substantially opposite sides of the vessel.
An apparatus for reducing vessel motion comprising a first stabilizer assembly and a second stabilizer assembly, each stabilizer assembly comprising:
- at least one submergible at least partially hollow body;
- and
- suspending means for suspending the or each body from the vessel, the first and second stabilizer assemblies being suitable for locating at substantially opposite portions of the vessel.
A submergible body in the form of an at least partially hollow tube, for reducing motion of a water-borne vessel comprising:
- at least one ballast tank;
- and
- at least one projecting fin for increasing the drag of the body through water.
A method for reducing motion of a water-borne vessel comprising:
- suspending at least two at least partially hollow bodies below the water line from substantially opposite sides of the vessel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.