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EP0907552B1
EP0907552B1 EP98922874A EP98922874A EP0907552B1 EP 0907552 B1 EP0907552 B1 EP 0907552B1 EP 98922874 A EP98922874 A EP 98922874A EP 98922874 A EP98922874 A EP 98922874A EP 0907552 B1 EP0907552 B1 EP 0907552B1
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Olivier De Smirnoff
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/12—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B25/00—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby
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    • B63B25/004—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby for goods other than bulk goods for containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B43/00—Improving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for
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    • B63B43/04—Improving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for reducing risk of capsizing or sinking by improving stability
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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 
    • B63B39/00—Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movements; Apparatus for indicating vessel attitude
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  • the invention relates to an autonomous container ship. allowing container transport from ports large equipped with loading and unloading means to small ports without such equipment.
  • the invention relates to a range of small and medium-sized vessels for transporting goods from small ports to small ports using containers.
  • This range is made up of vessels making it possible to transport a maximum number of containers equal to two, four, ten, twenty, thirty, fifty, one hundred.
  • a main feature of the ship is its whole autonomy offering the possibility of charging or / and discharging containers in a port not equipped with means of handling and having a shallow, lower water depth at 4 meters.
  • the purpose is the assumption by the carriers container trucks from these ports for local distribution, in order to optimize distances ground delivery.
  • One of the objectives of the present invention is to put at the service of the road carrier a mobile infrastructure "maritime-river highway" complementary to that of which has on the road network.
  • a second objective is to strengthen the responsiveness of the maritime-road transport by transporting small quantities with important frequencies.
  • a third objective is to provide a river-maritime service with significant operating autonomy, a optimized platform-to-platform route and unloading / loading adapted to these constraints. This goal involves being able to carry a payload important compared to the displacement of the ship.
  • a fourth objective is to provide transportation in service and cost conditions per kilometer comparable to those on the road.
  • the subject of the invention is an autonomous container ship, like as described in claim 1.
  • the vessel according to the invention makes it possible to carry a large payload relative to its This goal is achieved with equipment providing common energy for propulsion and handling and handling means serving both on the ship and ashore.
  • the range of vessels according to the invention includes ships capable of carrying 2,4,10,20,30,50 and 100 containers.
  • the tonnage of the range of vessels according to the invention is mentioned in the table below: Number of containers 2 4 10 20 30 50 100 Overall length (m) 25 35 48 65 74 88 111 Tonnage (t) 100 200 500 1000 1500 2500 5000
  • the hull may be of the monohull type.
  • it can be of the type "beacher”, that is to say the type of vessel that can disembark loads on a gently sloping bank or on a beach.
  • it can be catamaran type or monohull mixed type at the front and aft catamaran, or a hull type with tunnels.
  • Propulsion can be provided by diesel, shaft line and propellers.
  • the propulsion is provided by hydrojet.
  • the propulsion is provided by pumpjet.
  • Propulsion can also be ensured by a device known under the name "azimuthal POD" manufactured by the SCHOTTEL company.
  • the means of propulsion can be actuated by diesel engine, electric motor or discoid motor.
  • Container handling can be done at using a crane, gantry crane, forklift or of a container trolley.
  • the means of balancing the vessel may be constituted by a controlled ballast system by means of pumps which ensure the movement of water in the vessel from ballast in ballast to compensate for the deposit or the plate.
  • the balancing means can be constituted by a inflatable buoy system; these inflatable buoys can be integrated on the side of the ship to increase inertia flotation and limit the deposit and the base of the ship during handling operations.
  • the balancing means can also be constituted by a solid mass transfer system.
  • a mass solid moves in the ship to compensate for the displacement of the mass of the containers during the operations of handling.
  • the ship must be capable of being constructed to a cost allowing investors an alternative to truck transport.
  • the vessel must carry a payload important compared to its displacement.
  • Equipment must be the most versatile possible, which implies a common energy for the propulsion and handling, handling means serving both on the ship and ashore, means of propulsion ensuring both the cruising speed of the ship, speed in estuaries and ports and the maneuverability in ports, means of balancing the ship at sea used to balance the ship during handling operations.
  • the represented ship has a shaped hull monohull allowing a speed between 15 and 20 knots.
  • the necessary energy is supplied by diesel-alternator.
  • the propulsion means consist of diesel, shaft lines and propellers 4.
  • the loading and unloading operations of containers are carried out using a crane 2 mounted at the back of the ship.
  • Balancing of the vessel is ensured by ballasting.
  • the the vessel’s house is constantly checked during operations handling by a pump system.
  • Figure 2 is a top view of the ship in Figure 1 where we see the crane 2 mounted at the rear.
  • the represented ship has a flat hull in the bottom 5 allowing a cruising speed between 10 and 12 nds and a "beahage", that is to say a docking on a gently sloping bank or on a beach.
  • the "beaching" can take place by rear with rear-wheel drive.
  • the necessary energy is supplied by diesel-alternator.
  • the propulsion means consist of diesel, shaft lines and propellers 4.
  • Handling operations are carried out using of a forklift 6 and unloading by a ramp 7 on a beach or a hold.
  • Balancing of the vessel is ensured by ballasting.
  • a preferred variant consists of loading and unload the containers by a rear ramp, the ship then having propulsion means on the front with a more streamlined hull shape providing better navigation possibilities.
  • the trim of the ship's trim is done using ballasts filled with water by pumps.
  • the vessel shown has a flat hull 5 allowing a "beaching" and a cruising speed included between
  • Beaching can take place from the front with propulsion rear or rear with front-wheel drive.
  • the necessary energy is supplied by diesel-alternator or by diesel-electric.
  • Propulsion is provided by pumpjets.
  • Handling is ensured by a self-propelled gantry 8 and unloading by a ramp 9 at the rear.
  • the balancing of the vessel is ensured by a system of pumps and ballasts.

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Abstract

The invention concerns an autonomous container ship comprising a hull, propulsion means, means for loading and unloading containers, balancing means, characterised in that it comprises means 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 metres deep. Said means include propulsion means (4) ensuring the ship's cruising speed on the high seas and its speed in estuaries and ports, loading and unloading means (2, 6, 7, 8, 9) adapted to ports not provided with appropriate equipment, means for balancing the ship at sea providing stability and trim during container handling operations.

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L'invention concerne un navire porte-conteneurs autonome permettant d'assurer le transport de conteneurs des ports importants équipés de moyens de chargement et de déchargement à des petits ports dépourvus de tels équipements.The invention relates to an autonomous container ship. allowing container transport from ports large equipped with loading and unloading means to small ports without such equipment.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne une gamme de petits et moyens navires permettant d'assurer le transport de marchandises de petits ports en petits ports au moyen de conteneurs.More particularly, the invention relates to a range of small and medium-sized vessels for transporting goods from small ports to small ports using containers.

Cette gamme est composée de navires permettant de transporter un nombre maximum de conteneurs égal à deux, quatre, dix, vingt, trente, cinquante, cent.This range is made up of vessels making it possible to transport a maximum number of containers equal to two, four, ten, twenty, thirty, fifty, one hundred.

Une caractéristique principale du navire est son entière autonomie offrant la possibilité de charger ou/et décharger des conteneurs dans un port non équipé de moyens de manutention et ayant une profondeur d'eau faible, inférieure à 4 mètres.A main feature of the ship is its whole autonomy offering the possibility of charging or / and discharging containers in a port not equipped with means of handling and having a shallow, lower water depth at 4 meters.

Le transport de marchandises constitue, en effet, un des rouages majeurs de notre économie de marché.The transport of goods is, in fact, one of the major cogs in our market economy.

La globalisation des échanges internationaux, le développement des politiques de "juste à temps", la demande de réactivité toujours plus forte, tendent à accroítre en permanence les transports terrestres, à développer des infrastructures routières coûteuses et nuisibles à l'environnement.The globalization of international trade, the development of "just in time" demand policies ever stronger reactivity, tend to increase in permanently land transport, to develop costly and harmful road infrastructure the environment.

La gamme de navires selon l'invention est née de cette analyse avec le souci de développer une complémentarité entre le transport routier et le transport maritimo-fluvial.The range of vessels according to the invention was born from this analysis with the concern to develop a complementarity between road transport and maritime-river transport.

Il s'agit d'assurer, à partir des ports de premier ou de deuxième rang, des liaisons maritimes pour desservir la multitude de ports d'irrigation, peu ou pas exploités en matière de transport de marchandises.It is a question of ensuring, starting from the ports of first or second, maritime links to serve the multitude of irrigation ports, little or not exploited in goods transportation.

La finalité est la prise en charge par les transporteurs routiers des conteneurs à partir de ces ports pour distribution locale, afin d'optimiser les distances terrestres de livraison. The purpose is the assumption by the carriers container trucks from these ports for local distribution, in order to optimize distances ground delivery.

Un des objectifs de la présente invention est de mettre au service du transporteur routier une infrastructure mobile "autoroute maritimo-fluviale" complémentaire à celle dont il dispose sur le réseau routier.One of the objectives of the present invention is to put at the service of the road carrier a mobile infrastructure "maritime-river highway" complementary to that of which has on the road network.

Un deuxième objectif est de renforcer la réactivité du transport maritimo-routier en acheminant des petites quantités avec des fréquences importantes.A second objective is to strengthen the responsiveness of the maritime-road transport by transporting small quantities with important frequencies.

Un troisième objectif est d'assurer un service fluvio-maritime avec une autonomie de manoeuvre importante, un trajet quai à quai optimisé et des systèmes de déchargement/chargement adaptés à ces contraintes. Cet objectif implique de pouvoir transporter une charge utile importante par rapport au déplacement du navire.A third objective is to provide a river-maritime service with significant operating autonomy, a optimized platform-to-platform route and unloading / loading adapted to these constraints. This goal involves being able to carry a payload important compared to the displacement of the ship.

Un quatrième objectif est d'assurer le transport dans des conditions de service et de coûts au kilomètre comparables à ceux de la route.A fourth objective is to provide transportation in service and cost conditions per kilometer comparable to those on the road.

Il existe de nombreux navires porte-conteneurs d'une capacité d'emport de conteneurs importante et avec un tirant d'eau élevé, tels que ceux décrits dans Jane's Intermodal Transportation, pages 315,338 et 341. Parmi ces navires porte-conteneurs de grande capacité, on peut citer l'ALIANCA BRASIL, d'une capacité de 2200 conteneurs, d'une vitesse de 20,4 noeuds, d'une longueur de 200,23 m et d'un tirant d'eau de 12,02 m.Un des plus petits de ces navires porte-conteneurs est le HERA, d'une capacité de 198 conteneurs, d'une vitesse de 12,5 noeuds, d'une longueur de 88 m et d'un tirant d'eau de 4,6 m.There are many container ships of a large container carrying capacity and with a tie rod high water, such as those described in Jane's Intermodal Transportation, pages 315,338 and 341. Among these ships high capacity container ships, we can mention the ALIANCA BRASIL, with a capacity of 2200 containers, a speed of 20.4 knots, 200.23 m long and with a draft One of the smallest of these container ships is the HERA, with a capacity of 198 containers, with a speed of 12.5 knots, 88 m in length and a draft of 4.6 m.

Ces porte-conteneurs déchargent généralement dans des terminaux portuaires équipés d'importants moyens de manutention. Les ports pouvant recevoir les porte-conteneurs existants sont peu nombreux et ne permettent pas d'assurer une livraison des marchandises proche de leur lieu d'utilisation.These container ships generally unload in port terminals equipped with significant means of handling. Ports that can accommodate container ships existing are few and do not provide delivery of goods close to their place use.

Afin de répondre aux objectifs définis ci-dessus, l'invention a pour objet un navire porte-conteneurs autonome, du type comment décrit dans la revendication 1. In order to meet the objectives defined above, the subject of the invention is an autonomous container ship, like as described in claim 1.

De plus, le navire selon l'invention permet de transporter une charge utile importante par rapport à son déplacement.Ce but est atteint grâce à des équipements assurant une énergie commune pour la propulsion et la manutention et des moyens de manutention servant à la fois sur le navire et à terre.In addition, the vessel according to the invention makes it possible to carry a large payload relative to its This goal is achieved with equipment providing common energy for propulsion and handling and handling means serving both on the ship and ashore.

La gamme de navires selon l'invention comprend des navires pouvant transporter 2,4,10,20,30,50 et 100 conteneurs.The range of vessels according to the invention includes ships capable of carrying 2,4,10,20,30,50 and 100 containers.

Les conteneurs sont de deux tailles:

  • conteneurs de 20 pieds (6,058x2,438x2,591 mètres)
  • conteneurs de 40 pieds (12,116x2,438x2,591 mètres).
The containers are of two sizes:
  • 20-foot containers (6,058x2,438x2,591 meters)
  • 40-foot containers (12,116x2,438x2,591 meters).

Le tonnage de la gamme de navires selon l'invention est mentionné dans le tableau ci-dessous: Nombre de conteneurs 2 4 10 20 30 50 100 Longueur hors tout(m) 25 35 48 65 74 88 111 Tonnage(t) 100 200 500 1000 1500 2500 5000 The tonnage of the range of vessels according to the invention is mentioned in the table below: Number of containers 2 4 10 20 30 50 100 Overall length (m) 25 35 48 65 74 88 111 Tonnage (t) 100 200 500 1000 1500 2500 5000

Ces navires sont conçus selon des principes architecturaux identiques. Leur construction peut donc être effectuée à partir de modules.These vessels are designed according to principles identical architectural. Their construction can therefore be made from modules.

Ces principes peuvent être choisis pour la carène, pour la propulsion, pour la manutention des conteneurs, por l'équilibrage du navire.These principles can be chosen for the hull, for propulsion, for container handling, for balancing the ship.

La carène peut être de type monocoque.The hull may be of the monohull type.

Selon une variante de réalisation,elle peut être de type "beacher", c'est-à-dire du type de navire pouvant débarquer des charges sur une berge en pente douce ou sur une plage.According to an alternative embodiment, it can be of the type "beacher", that is to say the type of vessel that can disembark loads on a gently sloping bank or on a beach.

Selon un mode de réalisation préférentiel, elle peut être de type catamaran ou type mixte monocoque à l'avant et catamaran à l'arrière, ou encore de type à coque à tunnels.According to a preferred embodiment, it can be catamaran type or monohull mixed type at the front and aft catamaran, or a hull type with tunnels.

La propulsion peut être assurée par diesel, ligne d'arbre et hélices.Propulsion can be provided by diesel, shaft line and propellers.

Elle peut aussi être assurée par un gouvernail actif.It can also be ensured by an active rudder.

Selon une variante de réalisation, la propulsion est assurée par hydrojet.According to an alternative embodiment, the propulsion is provided by hydrojet.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, la propulsion est assurée par pumpjet.According to another embodiment, the propulsion is provided by pumpjet.

La propulsion peut encore être assurée par un dispositif connu sous la dénomination "voith" fabriqué par la Société VOITH-SCHNEIDER.Propulsion can still be ensured by a device known under the name "voith" manufactured by the Company Voith-Schneider.

La propulsion peut aussi être assurée par un dispositif connu sous la dénomination "POD azimutaux" fabriqué par la Société SCHOTTEL.Propulsion can also be ensured by a device known under the name "azimuthal POD" manufactured by the SCHOTTEL company.

Les moyens de propulsion peuvent être actionnés par moteur diesel, par moteur électrique ou par moteur discoïde.The means of propulsion can be actuated by diesel engine, electric motor or discoid motor.

La manutention des conteneurs peut être effectuée à l'aide d'une grue, d'un portique, d'un chariot-élévateur ou d'un chariot porte-conteneurs.Container handling can be done at using a crane, gantry crane, forklift or of a container trolley.

Les moyens d'équilibrage du navire peuvent être constitués par un système asservi de ballastage au moyen de pompes qui assure le déplacement d'eau dans le navire de ballast en ballast pour compenser la gíte ou l'assiette.The means of balancing the vessel may be constituted by a controlled ballast system by means of pumps which ensure the movement of water in the vessel from ballast in ballast to compensate for the deposit or the plate.

Les moyens d'équilibrage peuvent être constitués par un système de bouées gonflables; ces bouées gonflables peuvent être intégrées sur le côté du navire pour augmenter l'inertie de flottaison et limiter ainsi la gíte et l'assiette du navire lors des opérations de manutention.The balancing means can be constituted by a inflatable buoy system; these inflatable buoys can be integrated on the side of the ship to increase inertia flotation and limit the deposit and the base of the ship during handling operations.

Les moyens d'équilibrage peuvent encore être constitués par un système de transfert de masses solides. Une masse solide se déplace dans le navire pour compenser le déplacement de la masse des conteneurs lors des opérations de manutention.The balancing means can also be constituted by a solid mass transfer system. A mass solid moves in the ship to compensate for the displacement of the mass of the containers during the operations of handling.

Une combinaison de ces différentes caractéristiques permet d'obtenir un principe architectural pour la gamme de navires.A combination of these different features provides an architectural principle for the range of ships.

Par ailleurs, le navire doit pouvoir être construit pour un coût permettant aux investisseurs une alternative au transport routier.In addition, the ship must be capable of being constructed to a cost allowing investors an alternative to truck transport.

Pour ce faire, les solutions technologiques conduisant à des solutions économiquement viables doivent présenter les caractéristiques ci-après.To do this, the technological solutions leading to economically viable solutions must present the characteristics below.

Le navire doit permettre de transporter une charge utile importante par rapport à son déplacement.The vessel must carry a payload important compared to its displacement.

Les équipements doivent être les plus polyvalents possible, ce qui implique une énergie commune pour la propulsion et la manutention, des moyens de manutention servant à la fois sur le navire et à terre, des moyens de propulsion assurant à la fois la vitesse de croisière du navire, la vitesse dans les estuaires et les ports et la manoeuvrabilité dans les ports, des moyens d'équilibrage du navire en mer servant à l'équilibrage du navire lors des opérations de manutention.Equipment must be the most versatile possible, which implies a common energy for the propulsion and handling, handling means serving both on the ship and ashore, means of propulsion ensuring both the cruising speed of the ship, speed in estuaries and ports and the maneuverability in ports, means of balancing the ship at sea used to balance the ship during handling operations.

L'ensemble des navires selon l'invention possède une autonomie complète dans les domaines suivants:

  • navigation :propulsion lente et rapide et moyens de navigation de haute mer,
  • vie à bord :installations permettant à un équipage de 3 à 5 personnes de vivre pendant plusieurs jours sur le navire,
  • manutention :moyens de manutention permettant au navire de charger et décharger des conteneurs dans des ports non équipés,
  • équilibrage :un système d'équilibrage assure la stabilité transversale et l'assiette du navire en navigation et pendant les opérations de manutention des conteneurs.
All of the ships according to the invention have complete autonomy in the following fields:
  • navigation: slow and fast propulsion and means of navigation on the high seas,
  • life on board: facilities allowing a crew of 3 to 5 people to live for several days on the ship,
  • handling: handling means enabling the ship to load and unload containers in unequipped ports,
  • balancing: a balancing system ensures the transverse stability and the trim of the ship in navigation and during container handling operations.

Les dessins annexés représentent des exemples préférentiels de réalisation de l'invention.

  • La figure 1 représente une coupe longitudinale d'un navire selon l'invention de type monocoque équipé d'une grue.
  • La figure 2 représente une vue du dessus d'un navire selon l'invention de type "beacher" avec rampe de déchargement à l'avant.
  • La figure 3 est une coupe longitudinale d'un navire selon l'invention de type "beacher" équipé d'une rampe à l'arrière.
  • La figure 4 est un schéma latéral d'un navire selon l'invention de type "beacher" équipé d'une rampe à l'arrière.
    • The accompanying drawings represent preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 represents a longitudinal section of a ship according to the invention of the monohull type equipped with a crane.
  • FIG. 2 represents a top view of a ship according to the invention of the "beacher" type with an unloading ramp at the front.
  • Figure 3 is a longitudinal section of a ship according to the invention of the "beacher" type equipped with a ramp at the rear.
  • Figure 4 is a side diagram of a ship according to the invention of the "beacher" type equipped with a ramp at the rear.

    • La figure 1 illustre un navire selon l'invention comprenant:

    • une carène 1 de type monocoque
    • une grue 2
    • des conteneurs 3
    • un ensemble de propulsion avec des hélices 4.
    FIG. 1 illustrates a ship according to the invention comprising:
    • a hull 1 of the monocoque type
    • a crane 2
    • containers 3
    • a propulsion system with propellers 4.

    Le navire représenté possède une carène de forme monocoque permettant une vitesse comprise entre 15 et 20 nds.The represented ship has a shaped hull monohull allowing a speed between 15 and 20 knots.

    L'énergie nécessaire est fournie par diesel-alternateur.The necessary energy is supplied by diesel-alternator.

    Les moyens de propulsion sont constitués par diesel, lignes d'arbre et hélices 4.The propulsion means consist of diesel, shaft lines and propellers 4.

    Les opérations de chargement et de déchargement des conteneurs sont effectuées à l'aide d'une grue 2 montée à l'arrière du navire.The loading and unloading operations of containers are carried out using a crane 2 mounted at the back of the ship.

    L'équilibrage du navire est assuré par ballastage. La gíte du navire est constamment contrôlée lors des opérations de manutention par un système de pompes.Balancing of the vessel is ensured by ballasting. The the vessel’s house is constantly checked during operations handling by a pump system.

    Le navire représenté possède les caractéristiques suivantes:

    • Longueur hors tout :65m
    • Largeur :11m
    • Déplacement pleine charge :1100t
    • Tirant d'eau :4m
    • Nombre de conteneurs :20
    • Vitesse maximale :17-21nds.
    The represented ship has the following characteristics:
    • Overall length: 65m
    • Width: 11m
    • Full load displacement: 1100t
    • Draft: 4m
    • Number of containers: 20
    • Maximum speed: 17-21nds.

    La figure 2 est une vue du dessus du navire de la figure 1 où l'on voit la grue 2 montée à l'arrière.Figure 2 is a top view of the ship in Figure 1 where we see the crane 2 mounted at the rear.

    La figure 3 illustre un navire selon l'invention comprenant:

    • une carène plate dans les fonds 5 permettant un "beachage"
    • un chariot-élévateur 6
    • une rampe de déchargement à l'avant 7
    • des conteneurs 3
    • un ensemble de propulsion 4.
    FIG. 3 illustrates a ship according to the invention comprising:
    • a flat hull in the bottom 5 allowing a "beaching"
    • a forklift 6
    • an unloading ramp at the front 7
    • containers 3
    • a power package 4.

    Le navire représenté possède une carène plate dans les fonds 5 permettant une vitesse de croisière entre 10 et 12 nds et un "beachage", c'est-à-dire un un accostage sur une berge en pente douce ou sur une plage.The represented ship has a flat hull in the bottom 5 allowing a cruising speed between 10 and 12 nds and a "beahage", that is to say a docking on a gently sloping bank or on a beach.

    Le "beachage" peut avoir lieu par l'avant avec propulsion à l'arrière."Beaching" can take place from the front with propulsion in back.

    Selon une variante, le "beachage" peut avoir lieu par l'arrière avec propulsion à l'avant.According to a variant, the "beaching" can take place by rear with rear-wheel drive.

    L'énergie nécessaire est fournie par diesel-alternateur.The necessary energy is supplied by diesel-alternator.

    Les moyens de propulsion sont constitués par diesel, lignes d'arbre et hélices 4.The propulsion means consist of diesel, shaft lines and propellers 4.

    Les opérations de manutention sont effectuées à l'aide d'un chariot-élévateur 6 et le déchargement par une rampe 7 sur une plage ou une cale.Handling operations are carried out using of a forklift 6 and unloading by a ramp 7 on a beach or a hold.

    L'équilibrage du navire est assuré par ballastage.Balancing of the vessel is ensured by ballasting.

    Le navire représenté possède les caractéristiques suivantes:

    • Longueur hors tout :50m
    • Largeur :10m
    • Déplacement pleine charge :900t
    • Tirant d'eau :2,1m
    • Nombre de conteneurs :20
    • Vitesse maximale :10-12nds.
    The represented ship has the following characteristics:
    • Overall length: 50m
    • Width: 10m
    • Full load displacement: 900t
    • Draft: 2.1m
    • Number of containers: 20
    • Maximum speed: 10-12nds.

    Une variante préférentielle consiste à charger et décharger les conteneurs par une rampe arrière, le navire ayant alors des moyens de propulsion sur l'avant avec une forme de carène plus profilée offrant ainsi de meilleures possibilités de navigation.A preferred variant consists of loading and unload the containers by a rear ramp, the ship then having propulsion means on the front with a more streamlined hull shape providing better navigation possibilities.

    L'équilibrage de l'assiette du navire s'effectue à l'aide de ballasts remplis d'eau par des pompes.The trim of the ship's trim is done using ballasts filled with water by pumps.

    La figure 4 illustre un navire selon l'invention comprenant:

    • une carène plate dans les fonds 5 permettant un "beachage"
    • un portique auto-moteur 8
    • une rampe de chargement 9 à l'arrière des conteneurs 3
    • un ensemble de propulsion par pumpjets non représenté.
    FIG. 4 illustrates a ship according to the invention comprising:
    • a flat hull in the bottom 5 allowing a "beaching"
    • a self-propelled gantry 8
    • a loading ramp 9 at the rear of the containers 3
    • a pumpjet propulsion system not shown.

    Le navire représenté possède une carène plate 5 permettant un "beachage" et une vitesse de croisière compris entreThe vessel shown has a flat hull 5 allowing a "beaching" and a cruising speed included Between

    Le "beachage" peut avoir lieu par l'avant avec propulsion à l'arrière ou par l'arrière avec propulsion à l'avant."Beaching" can take place from the front with propulsion rear or rear with front-wheel drive.

    L'énergie nécessaire est fournie par diesel-alternateur ou par diesel-électrique.The necessary energy is supplied by diesel-alternator or by diesel-electric.

    La propulsion est assurée par pumpjets.Propulsion is provided by pumpjets.

    La manutention est assurée par un portique auto-moteur 8 et le déchargement par une rampe 9 à l'arrière.Handling is ensured by a self-propelled gantry 8 and unloading by a ramp 9 at the rear.

    L'équilibrage du navire est assuré par un système de pompes et de ballasts.The balancing of the vessel is ensured by a system of pumps and ballasts.

    Le navire représenté possède les caractéristiques suivantes:

    • Longueur hors tout :65m
    • Largeur :11m
    • Déplacement pleine charge :1000t
    • Tirant d'eau :2,9m
    • Nombre de conteneurs :20
    • Vitesse maximale :18-20nds.
    The represented ship has the following characteristics:
    • Overall length: 65m
    • Width: 11m
    • Full load displacement: 1000t
    • Draft: 2.9m
    • Number of containers: 20
    • Maximum speed: 18-20nds.

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    1. Autonomous container ship of the type comprising a hull, means for propulsion and means for loading and unloading of containers adapted for ports which do not have equipment, and means for ballasting, characterised in that, in order to make it possible to assure the transport of containers from major ports to small ports which do not have equipment of this type, the ship has a draught of less than 4 metres and comprises means for propulsion (4) which assure both the cruising speed of the ship on the high sea and the speed and manoeuvrability in estuaries and ports, and balancing means which are used to assure the stability and the trim of the ship during transshipment of the containers.
    2. Container ship according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises equipment which assures joint common energy for the propulsion and the transshipment and for the handling means which serve at once both on the ship and on land.
    3. Container ship according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the hull (1) is of the single-shell type.
    4. Container ship according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the hull (5) is of the "beacher" type.
    5. Container ship according to claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the hull is of the catamaran type.
    6. Container ship according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the hull is of the combined type with a single shell at the front and catamaran at the rear.
    7. Container ship according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the hull is of the tunnel-shell type.
    8. Container ship according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that it has means for supplying energy by diesel-alternator.
    9. Container ship according to claim 8, characterised in that the propulsion is assured by means of diesel, shaft lines and propellers (4), or by an active rudder, or by hydrojet, or by pumpjet, or by a device which is known as "Voith", or by a device which is known as "azimuth POD".
    10. Container ship according to claim 9, characterised in that the means for propulsion are activated by a diesel engine, or electric motor, or discoid motor.
    11. Container ship according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 8, characterised in that the means for loading and unloading consist of a crane (2) or a gantry crane.
    12. Container ship according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the balancing means consists of a ballasting system controlled by means of pumps, or a system of inflatable buoys, or a system for transfer of solid masses.
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