Mono Semi-Submersible Platform
First Claim
1. A semi-submersible marine platform comprised of:
- a. the module or series of modules of varying sizes positioned at specific offshore ocean sites capable of servicing multiple ports including all major and intermodal ports incorporated in that region;
b. the module is made from marine steel;
composite materials;
aluminum; and
other materials commonly utilized in structure construction;
c. the modules contain various non-specific lifting apparatuses which are specific to containerized cargo;
bulk cargo;
liquids cargo; and
other specialized cargo, for removing and reloading cargo from various types of vessels arriving and departing the platform structure;
d. the module or series of modules is attached to the sea bed utilizing a anchoring technology and geosynchronous positioning system to maintain a desired position;
e. a propulsion system and or towing system for any kind of movement or repositioning;
f. shaft locking mechanisms and steel weldments for connection to adjacent modules, providing for connectivity and structural support of the module structure as a whole, while also providing for the capabilities of future expansion of said module structures;
g. an anti-biologic coating for offshore environment so that module is extremely tolerant of the offshore ocean environment including but not limited to the most marine contaminate biologics from ballast waters, currents, waves, wind, weather, air temperature or water temperature;
h. includes a command and traffic control center for vessels transiting, arriving and departing the module structure and surrounding waterways;
i. a docking system that can harbor multiple vessels for the purpose of unloading and loading passengers and cargo;
j. specialized high speed cranes, elevators and container moving equipment to work in conjunction with cargo ships;
k. a crews quarters to safely house personnel and visiting crews.
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Abstract
An offshore marine port including a plurality of individual modules of the same dimensions and alike size and shape, being attached to form a singular large platform and having apparatus either fixed or mobile, robotic or manned, pertaining to the handling and efficient movement of bulk; break bulk; liquids or cargo containers while being off-loaded or on-loaded to either bulk or break bulk vessels or barges; liquids vessels or barges; or cargo container vessels or barges. The ‘modules’ are constructed in a way as to most effectively provide for the movement of bulk; break bulk; liquids or cargo containers while transiting through the intended structure.
The mono semi-submersible sections of each module, serves to allow for more usable arrears for below main deck operations, while still providing for ample research and development spaces and supporting laboratories.
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15 Claims
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1. A semi-submersible marine platform comprised of:
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a. the module or series of modules of varying sizes positioned at specific offshore ocean sites capable of servicing multiple ports including all major and intermodal ports incorporated in that region; b. the module is made from marine steel;
composite materials;
aluminum; and
other materials commonly utilized in structure construction;c. the modules contain various non-specific lifting apparatuses which are specific to containerized cargo;
bulk cargo;
liquids cargo; and
other specialized cargo, for removing and reloading cargo from various types of vessels arriving and departing the platform structure;d. the module or series of modules is attached to the sea bed utilizing a anchoring technology and geosynchronous positioning system to maintain a desired position; e. a propulsion system and or towing system for any kind of movement or repositioning; f. shaft locking mechanisms and steel weldments for connection to adjacent modules, providing for connectivity and structural support of the module structure as a whole, while also providing for the capabilities of future expansion of said module structures; g. an anti-biologic coating for offshore environment so that module is extremely tolerant of the offshore ocean environment including but not limited to the most marine contaminate biologics from ballast waters, currents, waves, wind, weather, air temperature or water temperature; h. includes a command and traffic control center for vessels transiting, arriving and departing the module structure and surrounding waterways; i. a docking system that can harbor multiple vessels for the purpose of unloading and loading passengers and cargo; j. specialized high speed cranes, elevators and container moving equipment to work in conjunction with cargo ships; k. a crews quarters to safely house personnel and visiting crews. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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