Marine hazardous off-loading system
OwnerDavid Usherinventor
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Abstract
A hazardous off-loading system for emergency removal of cargo from a grounded or floundering ship which secures leveling platforms on the deck of the ship from which to implement cargo removal procedures serving to mount appropriate equipment such as a life support module for control housing and operator protection, a power pack with power generating and pumping capability, a mobile tractor for movement on deck and a mechanical robot arm.
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A hazardous off-loading system for emergency use in unloading the cargo of disabled ships comprising a deck mountable leveling platform, a personnel control and survival equipped module on said platform, substantial displacement means for post-placement leveling of the platform after it has been deposited and released with its full weight on a support surface, power generating and power actuated means for effecting said leveling of the platform, said respective means to accommodate initial deck inclination and/or re-leveling after deck shifting, and a secure base on said platform for said module, personnel and equipment to be employed in the unloading operations.
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