公开(公告)号：US09567044B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14543524

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: SSP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Nicolaas Johannes Vandenworm

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  B63B1/10 ,  B63B21/00 ,  B63B27/30

CPC classification number: B63B35/44 ,  B63B1/107 ,  B63B21/00 ,  B63B27/30 ,  B63B2021/001

Abstract: A semisubmersible with a plurality of surface piercing columns, a plurality of pontoons attached to and extending between pairs of adjacent surface piercing columns, a tunnel side formed between a first pair of surface piercing columns, an additional tunnel side formed between a second pair of surface piercing columns, a tunnel floor formed between the tunnel sides. A tunnel opening formed between the tunnel sides for receiving a floating vessel into the tunnel structure, and a main deck secured to the plurality of surface piercing columns. The semisubmersible can be ballasted to an operational depth and deballested to a transit depth.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个表面穿孔柱的多重浮游物，多个邻接的表面刺穿柱对之间延伸并在其之间延伸的浮筒，形成在第一对表面刺穿柱之间的隧道侧，在第二对表面之间形成的附加隧道侧 穿孔柱，隧道两侧之间形成隧道。 在隧道侧之间形成的隧道开口，用于接收浮动容器进入隧道结构，以及固定到多个表面穿孔柱的主甲板。 可以将半潜板压载至操作深度，并将其卸载到运输深度。

公开(公告)号：US20150166149A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14543524

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: SSP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Nicolaas Johannes Vandenworm

IPC: B63B35/44

CPC classification number: B63B35/44 ,  B63B1/107 ,  B63B21/00 ,  B63B27/30 ,  B63B2021/001

Abstract: A semisubmersible with a plurality of surface piercing columns, a plurality of pontoons attached to and extending between pairs of adjacent surface piercing columns, a tunnel side formed between a first pair of surface piercing columns, an additional tunnel side formed between a second pair of surface piercing columns, a tunnel floor formed between the tunnel sides. A tunnel opening formed between the tunnel sides for receiving a floating vessel into the tunnel structure, and a main deck secured to the plurality of surface piercing columns. The semisubmersible can be ballasted to an operational depth and deballested to a transit depth.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个表面穿孔柱的多重浮游物，多个邻接的表面刺穿柱对之间延伸并在其之间延伸的浮筒，形成在第一对表面刺穿柱之间的隧道侧，在第二对表面之间形成的附加隧道侧 穿孔柱，隧道两侧之间形成隧道。 在隧道侧之间形成的隧道开口，用于接收浮动容器进入隧道结构，以及固定到多个表面穿孔柱的主甲板。 可以将半潜板压载至操作深度，并将其卸载到运输深度。

公开(公告)号：US08869727B1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US14105321

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: SSP Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nicolaas Johannes Vandenworm

IPC: B63B35/40 ,  E02B3/06 ,  B63B35/50 ,  B63B23/00 ,  B63B21/50

CPC classification number: B63B35/50 ,  B63B1/041 ,  B63B21/50 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63B2021/001 ,  B63B2021/003

Abstract: A buoyant structure having a hull, a main deck, an upper frustoconical portion, a lower frustoconical side section, a lower ellipsoidal section and a matching ellipsoidal keel with a tunnel formed within the hull for containing water to an operational depth creating a passageway to locations exterior of the hull and dimensioned to receive a watercraft. The tunnel having a plurality of tunnel sides, a tunnel floor formed between the tunnel sides and a plurality of dynamic movable tendering mechanisms connected to each tunnel side. The dynamic movable tendering mechanisms connected proximate to the operational depth for contacting with at least one side of a watercraft, enabling the tunnel to receive a watercraft securely for loading and unloading while the buoyant structure is at an operational depth on a body of water.

Abstract translation: 具有船体，主甲板，上截头圆锥形部分，下截头圆锥形侧部分，下椭圆形部分和具有在船体内形成的隧道的匹配椭圆形龙骨的浮力结构，用于将水容纳至操作深度，从而形成到位置的通道 外壳的外观和尺寸设计，以接收一艘船只。 所述隧道具有多个隧道侧，在所述隧道侧之间形成的隧道地板和连接到每个隧道侧的多个动态可移动招标机构。 靠近操作深度连接的动态可移动招标机构，用于与船舶的至少一侧接触，使得隧道在浮力结构处于水体上的操作深度时可靠地接收船舶装载和卸载。

公开(公告)号：US20160031534A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14524992

申请日：2014-10-27

Applicant: SSP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Nicolaas Johannes Vandenworm

IPC: B63B35/44 ,  B63B21/50

CPC classification number: B63B35/44 ,  B63B1/041 ,  B63B21/50 ,  B63B39/02 ,  B63B2021/001 ,  B63B2021/003 ,  E02B3/20

Abstract: A buoyant structure having a hull, a main deck, an upper cylindrical side section extending downwardly from the main deck, an upper frustoconical side section, a cylindrical neck, a lower ellipsoidal section that extends from the cylindrical neck, an ellipsoidal keel and a fin-shaped appendage secured to a lower and an outer portion of the exterior of the ellipsoid keel. The upper frustoconical side section located below the upper cylindrical side section and maintained to be above a water line for a transport depth and partially below the water line for an operational depth of the buoyant structure.

Abstract translation: 具有船体，主甲板，从主甲板向下延伸的上圆柱形侧部的浮力结构，上截头圆锥形侧部，圆柱形颈部，从圆柱形颈部延伸的下椭圆形部分，椭圆龙骨和翅片 固定在椭圆龙骨外部的下部和外部的固定附件。 上截面截面侧部分位于上圆柱形侧部下方，并保持在水线以上，用于输送深度，并且部分地位于水线下方，用于浮力结构的操作深度。

公开(公告)号：US08733265B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13950221

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: SSP Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Nicolaas J. Vandenworm

IPC: B63B35/44

CPC classification number: B63B35/4413 ,  B63B1/041 ,  B63B22/021 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63B39/00 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2039/067 ,  B63B2211/06

Abstract: An offshore structure having a hull, an upper vertical wall, an upper inwardly-tapered wall disposed below the upper vertical wall, a lower outwardly-tapered wall disposed below the upper sloped wall, and a lower vertical wall disposed below the lower sloped wall. The upper and lower sloped walls produce significant heave damping in response to heavy wave action. A heavy slurry of hematite and water ballast is added to the lower and outermost portions of the hull to lower the center of gravity below the center of buoyancy. The offshore structure provides one or more movable hawser connections that allow a tanker vessel to moor directly to the offshore structure during offloading rather than mooring to a separate buoy at some distance from the offshore storage structure. The movable hawser connection includes an arcuate rail with a movable trolley that provides a hawser connection point that allows vessel weathervaning.

Abstract translation: 具有船体，上垂直壁，设置在上垂直壁下方的上向内锥形壁，设置在上倾斜壁下方的下向外锥形壁和设置在下倾斜壁下方的下垂直壁的近海结构。 上下倾斜的墙壁响应于大波浪作用产生明显的起伏阻尼。 将沉淀的赤铁矿和水压载物加入到船体的下部和最外部，以将重心降低到浮力中心以下。 离岸结构提供一个或多个可移动的连接件，其允许油罐船在卸载期间直接停泊在离岸结构上，而不是系泊到与离岸存储结构相距一定距离的单独的浮标。 可移动的衣架连接件包括具有可移动小车的弧形轨道，其提供允许容器气象保护的障碍物连接点。

公开(公告)号：US20130305976A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13950221

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: SSP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Nicolaas J. Vandenworm

IPC: B63B35/44

CPC classification number: B63B35/4413 ,  B63B1/041 ,  B63B22/021 ,  B63B35/44 ,  B63B39/00 ,  B63B2001/044 ,  B63B2039/067 ,  B63B2211/06

Abstract: An offshore structure having a hull, an upper vertical wall, an upper inwardly-tapered wall disposed below the upper vertical wall, a lower outwardly-tapered wall disposed below the upper sloped wall, and a lower vertical wall disposed below the lower sloped wall. The upper and lower sloped walls produce significant heave damping in response to heavy wave action. A heavy slurry of hematite and water ballast is added to the lower and outermost portions of the hull to lower the center of gravity below the center of buoyancy. The offshore structure provides one or more movable hawser connections that allow a tanker vessel to moor directly to the offshore structure during offloading rather than mooring to a separate buoy at some distance from the offshore storage structure. The movable hawser connection includes an arcuate rail with a movable trolley that provides a hawser connection point that allows vessel weathervaning.

Abstract translation: 具有船体，上垂直壁，设置在上垂直壁下方的上向内锥形壁，设置在上倾斜壁下方的下向外锥形壁和设置在下倾斜壁下方的下垂直壁的近海结构。 上下倾斜的墙壁响应于大波浪作用产生明显的起伏阻尼。 将沉淀的赤铁矿和水压载物加入到船体的下部和最外部，以将重心降低到浮力中心以下。 离岸结构提供一个或多个可移动的连接件，其允许油罐船在卸载期间直接停泊在离岸结构上，而不是系泊到与离岸存储结构相距一定距离的单独的浮标。 可移动的衣架连接件包括具有可移动小车的弧形轨道，其提供允许容器气象保护的障碍物连接点。