GB2267360B - Method and system for interacting with floating objects - Google Patents

Method and system for interacting with floating objects

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GB2267360B
GB2267360B GB9211000A GB9211000A GB2267360B GB 2267360 B GB2267360 B GB 2267360B GB 9211000 A GB9211000 A GB 9211000A GB 9211000 A GB9211000 A GB 9211000A GB 2267360 B GB2267360 B GB 2267360B
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floating objects
floating
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Nigel Bonsor
John Thornton
Brian W Spillman
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Vosper Thornycroft UK Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/10—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of cranes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
    • B66C13/00—Other constructional features or details
    • B66C13/02—Devices for facilitating retrieval of floating objects, e.g. for recovering crafts from water

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Control And Safety Of Cranes (AREA)
GB9211000A 1992-05-22 1992-05-22 Method and system for interacting with floating objects Expired - Fee Related GB2267360B (en)

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