Autonomous container ship with hull incorporating a propulsion system
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 1, 2003
Grant Date -
Dec 27, 2001
app pub date -
Feb 16, 1999
filing date -
Apr 29, 1997
priority date (Note) -
Expired
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Abstract
The invention concerns an autonomous container ship comprising a bottom, a propulsion system, a loading and unloading system for loading and unloading containers, a balancing system, characterized in that the bottom has a hull incorporating a propulsion system and the ship comprises a carrying system for transporting containers from important ports equipped with facilities for loading and unloading containers to small ports not provided with such equipment and less than 4 meters deep. The ship includes a propulsion system ensuring the ship's cruising speed on the high seas and its speed in estuaries and ports, a loading and unloading system adapted to ports not provided with appropriate equipment, and a balancing system for balancing the ship at sea providing stability and trim during container handling operations.
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