Variable-draft barge, and system and method of transferring loads from the barge to a supporting structure in a body of water

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PATENT NO 9725864
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14762158

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A variable-draft barge configured to transfer loads in a body of water, and having a water line which is a function of the draft; the barge having: a hull; an underbody; at least one first chamber located in the hull and floodable selectively to alter the draft of the barge; at least one flood valve located below the water line to flood the first chamber; and a control device configured to selectively open the flood valve to flood the first chamber.

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SAIPEM S P AVIA MARTIRI DI CEFALONIA 67 20097 SAN DONATO MILANESE (MI) ITALY

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Ardavanis, Kimon San Donato Milanese, IT 5 23
Faldini, Roberto San Donato Milanese, IT 2 11
Oldani, Andrea San Donato Milanese, IT 1 1

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