Method for moving a heavy object

A method for moving a heavy object, comprising:

• providing a heavy object in an initial position, the heavy object having an underside resting on a ground surface and comprising an inducible gas-cushion arrangement which in an inactive state causes the underside of the heavy object to maintain contact with the ground surface;
• activating the inducible gas-cushion arrangement by forming a gas cushion between the underside of the heavy object and the ground surface, the gas cushion generating a lifting force causing the underside of the heavy object to lose contact with the ground surface;
• moving the heavy object relative to a confined space until the underside of the heavy object is at least level with the supporting surface of the confined space, the confined space being at least partially defined by the supporting surface for supporting the heavy objecting in a final position;
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• moving the heavy object into the final position in the confined space and onto the supporting surface of the confined space, utilizing the lifting force of the gas-cushion.