EP0907553B1 - Container handling means for container ship - Google Patents

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EP0907553B1
EP0907553B1 EP98922875A EP98922875A EP0907553B1 EP 0907553 B1 EP0907553 B1 EP 0907553B1 EP 98922875 A EP98922875 A EP 98922875A EP 98922875 A EP98922875 A EP 98922875A EP 0907553 B1 EP0907553 B1 EP 0907553B1
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Olivier De Smirnoff
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Christian Gilles Fournier
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B63B25/002—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby for goods other than bulk goods
    • 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
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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
    • B63B27/12—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of cranes of gantry type

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  • the present invention relates in particular to the field of fittings on board ships for loading and unloading cargo, and more particularly for object a container ship of the type comprising a hull, means of propulsion and means of mobile handling along guide means arranged on support means.
  • This projection intended to be positioned overhanging the quay of a port, allows the containers to be placed directly on the quay using the bridge.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks by proposing a container ship for unloading containers near places of their use and therefore not only in ports not equipped with gear port handling but also on beaches, undeveloped banks or holds, the unloading of these containers and in particular their deposit ashore having practically no influence on the balance of the ship and whatever its cut.
  • the solution to this problem is a container ship of the type comprising a hull, propulsion means and mobile handling means the along guide means arranged on support means and characterized in that these guide means are extensible beyond the hull of the ship.
  • the support means comprise at least one beam fixed to the hull, supporting a first part means for guiding the handling means, and comprising a cavity longitudinal inside which is disposed a second, mobile beam, supporting a second part of the guide means, this second part constituting an extension of the first part when the movable beam is deployed beyond the ship's hull
  • the support means comprise at at least two beams fixed to the hull and inside which are arranged a mobile beam, at least one transverse beam or plate connecting them at least two movable beams.
  • Figure 1 shows a ship according to the invention. It has a shell 1, means, not shown, for propelling and supplying electrical energy, means 2 for handling containers 3 and means for balancing the ship not shown and may be of the mass transfer type.
  • the hull has the shape of a V at the front and a W, i.e. a aft catamaran. This shape allows, for an internal storage volume given, and for a given stored mass, to present a lower draft than a monohull vessel while increasing stability.
  • This small draft and this stability which can also be obtained with catamaran or landing type vessels are used in the context of the invention, to cross shallow passages and to improve the stability of the ship at sea as well as when handling containers during their loading or unloading.
  • the draft in charge of these types of boat or, more precisely, of these hulls is less than 4 meters and, preferably, the ratio of their length over their width is between 3 and 5.
  • Container handling means 2 are shown in the figure 2. These means include a U-shaped gantry 2, each of which ends have wheels 5 intended to roll on a raceway consisting of two beams 6 arranged longitudinally on the ship and integral of the shell, each of them comprising a rail 7 on its upper surface. The presence of the wheels 5 allows a longitudinal displacement in translation of the gantry 2.
  • These longitudinal beams 6 are C-shaped and thus have a cavity 8.
  • Second longitudinal beams 9 connected by beams transverse 10 are arranged inside said cavities. These seconds longitudinal beams 9 are free in longitudinal translation inside these cavities 8. To facilitate their movement, each of them has a wheel 11 at one of its ends.
  • the gantry includes a winch, not shown, for handling containers 3.
  • the movement of the gantry is electric, electric motors being associated in a known manner with the wheels 5, the electrical supply being that of the edge.
  • transverse beams 10 are replaced by a plate 13 having a double function: that of protecting the containers when the second beams 9 are inside the cavities 8 and that of pedestrian access ramp when deployed outside.
  • rigid and removable means 17 are provided to connect the gantry and the assembly constituted by the beams 9 and the beams transverse 10 or plate 13.
  • This rigid connection ensures the deployment of the assembly using the gantry, the assembly then not requiring own motorization means.
  • they may include means blocking this assembly in translation, for example by keying, this blocking also allowing to be able to orient the beams 9 vertically.
  • these means 17 can be telescopic and consist for example of a jack.
  • the beams 9 are not straight. They have a hinge 14 near its opposite end to the wheel 10. They also consist of two parts 15, 16 adjoining and forming an angle of about ten degrees between them. When the containers 3 are unloaded on a quay 12 located at a height higher than that of the raceway, this angle between the parts 15,16 makes it possible to reduce the height separating the quay from part 16.
  • the movable beams 9 can be foldable and consist of several parts 9 1 , 9 2 , 9 3 hinged together. Such an embodiment allows, when the beam is folded, to access the entire storage area of the containers 3, because the transverse beams 10 or the plates 13 no longer overhang this area.
  • This figure shows four different positions, respectively A, B, C, D, of the mobile beams including two folded positions A and C at each end of the storage area and two deployed positions B and D, the first being able to serve as a cover for protection against aggressions of the marine environment in the case of the use of plates 13 and the other guide means.
  • the invention makes it possible to extend the guide means by a length of two 2 to three times greater than that of a ramp according to the state of the art, which is essential for loading and unloading containers on a beach.
  • extension length of the guide means is adjustable, thus allowing it to be adapted to the environment as best as possible.
  • the handling means can be constituted by any means the displacement of which requires the presence of guide means and include an autonomous source of energy facilitating handling on land.
  • cover of the containers could be constituted by foldable and independent plates of beams 9 and 10.

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La présente invention concerne notamment le domaine des aménagements à bord des navires pour l'embarquement et le débarquement de cargaisons, et a plus particulièrement pour objet un navire porte conteneur du type comprenant une coque, des moyens de propulsion et des moyens de manutention mobile le long de moyens de guidage disposés sur des moyens de support.The present invention relates in particular to the field of fittings on board ships for loading and unloading cargo, and more particularly for object a container ship of the type comprising a hull, means of propulsion and means of mobile handling along guide means arranged on support means.

On distingue actuellement trois catégories de navires porte-conteneurs :

  • ceux ne comportant aucun moyen de manutention à bord, le débarquement des conteneurs, ne pouvant alors s'effectuer que dans un port muni de grues portuaires,
  • ceux comportant des moyens de manutention des conteneurs, tels que des grues, des ponts roulants ou des portiques et pouvant, de manière entièrement autonome, déposer les conteneurs sur le quai d'un port,
  • ceux comportant un moyen de manutention pour déplacer les conteneurs jusque vers un pont, auquel est associée une rampe et à partir duquel un moyen portuaire de transport, comme par exemple un camion ou un chariot débarque un ou plusieurs conteneurs via la rampe.
There are currently three categories of container ships:
  • those with no handling means on board, the landing of the containers, which can then only be carried out in a port fitted with port cranes,
  • those comprising container handling means, such as cranes, overhead cranes or gantry cranes and which can, completely independently, deposit the containers on the quay of a port,
  • those comprising a handling means for moving the containers to a bridge, with which a ramp is associated and from which a port means of transport, such as a truck or a cart unloads one or more containers via the ramp.

Parmi les navires de la troisième catégorie, on peut citer ceux décrits dans les brevets US4158416 et US3591023. Ils comportent soit une étrave amovible soit une poupe amovible, ce sui nécessite l'utilisation de dispositifs de sécurités conséquents aussi bien pour la fermeture que pour l'étanchéité.Among the ships of the third category, we can cite those described in patents US4158416 and US3591023. They have either a removable bow or a removable stern, this requires the use of safety devices consistent for both closing and sealing.

Parmi les navires de la seconde catégorie, on peut citer celui décrit dans le brevet US4043285 qui comporte une coque et une ossature qui lui est solidaire, cette ossature comportant des poutres verticales, longitudinales et transversales, les poutres longitudinales comportant des rails de support d'un pont roulant et s'étendant en saillie de la poupe de la coque.Among the vessels of the second category, one can cite the one described in the patent US4043285 which comprises a shell and a framework which is integral with it, this framework comprising vertical, longitudinal and transverse beams, the longitudinal beams comprising support rails for an overhead crane and extending projecting from the stern of the hull.

Cette saillie, destinée à être positionnée en surplomb du quai d'un port, permet de déposer, à l'aide du pont, les conteneurs directement sur le quai.This projection, intended to be positioned overhanging the quay of a port, allows the containers to be placed directly on the quay using the bridge.

Toutefois un tel dispositif de déchargement présente l'inconvénient de n'être utilisable que sur des bateaux de grandes dimensions et de fort tonnage sur lesquels le déplacement du conteneur n'a que peut d'influence. Or ce type de bateau ne peut accoster que dans des ports présentant une profondeur d'eau importante et le déchargement des conteneurs sur une plage ou sur une berge non aménagée ainsi qu'une cale ne peut être envisagé. De plus, le chargement ou le déchargement ne peuvent être effectuer de façon continue en cas de marnage important.However, such an unloading device has the disadvantage of not being usable only on large and heavy tonnage boats on which the movement of the container has little influence. Now this type of boat can only dock in ports with water depth unloading of containers on a beach or on a bank not fitted out as a hold cannot be envisaged. In addition, loading or unloading cannot be carried out continuously in the event of tidal range important.

Le but de l'invention est de remédier à ces inconvénients en proposant un navire porte conteneur permettant de décharger des conteneurs à proximité des lieux de leur utilisation et donc non seulement dans des ports non équipés d'engins de manutention portuaires mais aussi sur des plages, des berges non aménagées ou des cales, le déchargement de ces conteneurs et notamment leur dépose à terre n'ayant pratiquement pas d'influence sur l'équilibre du navire et ce quelle que soit sa taille.The object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks by proposing a container ship for unloading containers near places of their use and therefore not only in ports not equipped with gear port handling but also on beaches, undeveloped banks or holds, the unloading of these containers and in particular their deposit ashore having practically no influence on the balance of the ship and whatever its cut.

La solution à ce problème est un navire porte conteneur du type comportant une coque, des moyens de propulsion et des moyens de manutention mobiles le long de moyens de guidage disposés sur des moyens de support et caractérisé en ce que ces moyens de guidage sont extensibles au-delà de la coque du navire.The solution to this problem is a container ship of the type comprising a hull, propulsion means and mobile handling means the along guide means arranged on support means and characterized in that these guide means are extensible beyond the hull of the ship.

Selon une caractéristique particulière, les moyens de support comportent au moins une poutre fixée à la coque, supportant une première partie des moyens de guidage des moyens de manutention, et comportant une cavité longitudinale à l'intérieur de laquelle est disposée une seconde poutre, mobile, supportant une deuxième partie des moyens de guidage, cette deuxième partie constituant une prolongation de la première partie lorsque la poutre mobile est déployée au-delà de la coque du navireAccording to a particular characteristic, the support means comprise at least one beam fixed to the hull, supporting a first part means for guiding the handling means, and comprising a cavity longitudinal inside which is disposed a second, mobile beam, supporting a second part of the guide means, this second part constituting an extension of the first part when the movable beam is deployed beyond the ship's hull

Selon une autre caractéristique, les moyens de support comportent au moins deux poutres fixées à la coque et à l'intérieur desquelles sont disposées une poutre mobile, au moins une poutre transversale ou une plaque reliant les au moins deux poutres mobiles.According to another characteristic, the support means comprise at at least two beams fixed to the hull and inside which are arranged a mobile beam, at least one transverse beam or plate connecting them at least two movable beams.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de la présente invention apparaítront dans la description de plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention, en regard des figures annexées parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 présente un schéma général d'un navire porte conteneur selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 montre un schéma d'une vue en coupe des moyens de guidage et de support des moyens de manutention,
  • les figures 3a et 3b présentent des schémas d'une vue de dessus des moyens de guidage et de support des moyens de manutention selon deux variantes différentes,
  • la figure 4 présente une autre variante de réalisation des moyens de guidage et de support,
Other advantages and characteristics of the present invention will appear in the description of several embodiments of the invention, with reference to the appended figures among which:
  • FIG. 1 presents a general diagram of a container ship according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 shows a diagram of a sectional view of the means for guiding and supporting the handling means,
  • FIGS. 3a and 3b show diagrams of a top view of the means for guiding and supporting the handling means according to two different variants,
  • FIG. 4 shows another alternative embodiment of the guide and support means,

La figure 1 présente un navire selon l'invention. Il comporte une coque 1, des moyens, non représentés, de propulsion et de fourniture de l'énergie électrique, des moyens 2 de manutention de conteneurs 3 et des moyens d'équilibrage du navire non représentés et pouvant être du type à transfert de masse. Figure 1 shows a ship according to the invention. It has a shell 1, means, not shown, for propelling and supplying electrical energy, means 2 for handling containers 3 and means for balancing the ship not shown and may be of the mass transfer type.

La coque présente la forme d'un V à l'avant et d'un W, c'est à dire d'un catamaran à l'arrière. Cette forme permet, pour un volume de stockage interne donné, et pour une masse stockée donnée, de présenter un tirant d'eau plus faible qu'un navire monocoque tout en augmentant la stabilité.The hull has the shape of a V at the front and a W, i.e. a aft catamaran. This shape allows, for an internal storage volume given, and for a given stored mass, to present a lower draft than a monohull vessel while increasing stability.

Ce faible tirant d'eau et cette stabilité, qui peuvent aussi être obtenus avec des navires de type catamaran ou de débarquement sont utilisés, dans le cadre de l'invention, pour franchir des passages peu profonds et pour améliorer la stabilité du navire en mer ainsi que lors de la manutention des conteneurs lors de leur chargement ou de leur déchargement.This small draft and this stability, which can also be obtained with catamaran or landing type vessels are used in the context of the invention, to cross shallow passages and to improve the stability of the ship at sea as well as when handling containers during their loading or unloading.

Le tirant d'eau en charge de ces types de bateau ou, plus exactement, de ces coques, est inférieur à 4 mètres et, préférentiellement, le rapport de leur longueur sur leur largeur est compris entre 3 et 5.The draft in charge of these types of boat or, more precisely, of these hulls, is less than 4 meters and, preferably, the ratio of their length over their width is between 3 and 5.

Des moyens 2 de manutention des conteneurs sont présentés sur la figure 2. Ces moyens comportent un portique 2 en forme de U dont chacune des extrémités comporte des roues 5 destinées à rouler sur un chemin de roulement constitué par deux poutres 6 disposées longitudinalement sur le navire et solidaires de la coque, chacune d'entre-elles comportant un rail 7 sur sa surface supérieure. La présence des roues 5 autorise un déplacement longitudinal en translation du portique 2.Container handling means 2 are shown in the figure 2. These means include a U-shaped gantry 2, each of which ends have wheels 5 intended to roll on a raceway consisting of two beams 6 arranged longitudinally on the ship and integral of the shell, each of them comprising a rail 7 on its upper surface. The presence of the wheels 5 allows a longitudinal displacement in translation of the gantry 2.

Ces poutres longitudinales 6 sont en forme de C et présentent ainsi une cavité 8. Des secondes poutres longitudinales 9 reliées par des poutres transversales 10 sont disposées à l'intérieur des dites cavités. Ces secondes poutres longitudinales 9 sont libres en translation longitudinale à l'intérieur de ces cavités 8. Afin de faciliter leur déplacement, chacune d'entre elles comporte une roue 11 à l'une de ses extrémités.These longitudinal beams 6 are C-shaped and thus have a cavity 8. Second longitudinal beams 9 connected by beams transverse 10 are arranged inside said cavities. These seconds longitudinal beams 9 are free in longitudinal translation inside these cavities 8. To facilitate their movement, each of them has a wheel 11 at one of its ends.

Le portique comporte un treuil non représenté pour la manutention des conteneurs 3. Le déplacement du portique est électrique, des moteurs électriques étant associés de façon connue aux roues 5, l'alimentation électrique étant celle du bord.The gantry includes a winch, not shown, for handling containers 3. The movement of the gantry is electric, electric motors being associated in a known manner with the wheels 5, the electrical supply being that of the edge.

Dans une variante de réalisation les poutres transversales 10 sont remplacées par une plaque 13 ayant une double fonction : celle de protéger les conteneurs lorsque les secondes poutres 9 sont à l'intérieur des cavités 8 et celle de rampe d'accès pour piétons lorsque qu'elles sont déployées à l'extérieur.In an alternative embodiment the transverse beams 10 are replaced by a plate 13 having a double function: that of protecting the containers when the second beams 9 are inside the cavities 8 and that of pedestrian access ramp when deployed outside.

D'une manière avantageuse, des moyens 17 rigides et amovibles sont prévus pour relier le portique et l'ensemble constitué par les poutres 9 et les poutres transversales 10 ou la plaque 13. Cette liaison rigide permet d'assurer le déploiement de l'ensemble à l'aide du portique, l'ensemble ne nécessitant alors pas de moyens de motorisation propres. Par contre, ils peuvent comporter des moyens de blocage de cet ensemble en translation, par exemple par clavetage, ce blocage permettant en outre de pouvoir orienter verticalement les poutres 9. De plus, pour faciliter l'orientation de ces poutres, ces moyens 17 peuvent être télescopiques et consister par exemple en un vérin.Advantageously, rigid and removable means 17 are provided to connect the gantry and the assembly constituted by the beams 9 and the beams transverse 10 or plate 13. This rigid connection ensures the deployment of the assembly using the gantry, the assembly then not requiring own motorization means. However, they may include means blocking this assembly in translation, for example by keying, this blocking also allowing to be able to orient the beams 9 vertically. In addition, for facilitate the orientation of these beams, these means 17 can be telescopic and consist for example of a jack.

Comme montré sur la figure 2 de cet exemple de réalisation, les poutres 9 ne sont pas rectilignes. Elles comportent une articulation 14 à proximité de son extrémité opposée à la roue 10. Elles sont constituées en outre de deux parties 15, 16 contiguës et faisant entre elles un angle d'une dizaine de degrés. Lorsque les conteneurs 3 sont déchargés sur un quai 12 situé à une hauteur supérieure à celle du chemin de roulement, cet angle entre les parties 15,16 permet de réduire la hauteur séparant le quai de la partie 16.As shown in FIG. 2 of this exemplary embodiment, the beams 9 are not straight. They have a hinge 14 near its opposite end to the wheel 10. They also consist of two parts 15, 16 adjoining and forming an angle of about ten degrees between them. When the containers 3 are unloaded on a quay 12 located at a height higher than that of the raceway, this angle between the parts 15,16 makes it possible to reduce the height separating the quay from part 16.

On peut noter que du fait de la position sensiblement fixe de l'extrémité des poutres 9 situés à terre, ces poutres assurent un amortissement des mouvements du navire facilitant ainsi le déchargement.It may be noted that due to the substantially fixed position of the end of the beams 9 located on the ground, these beams provide damping of the movements of the ship thus facilitating unloading.

Comme montré sur la figure 4, les poutres mobiles 9 peuvent être pliables et constituées de plusieurs parties 91 , 92 , 93 articulées entre-elles. Une telle réalisation permet, lorsque la poutre est repliée, d'accéder à toute la zone de stockage des conteneurs 3, car les poutres transversales 10 ou les plaques 13 ne surplombent plus cette zone. Cette figure présente quatre positions différentes, respectivement A, B, C, D, des poutres mobiles dont deux positions repliées A et C à chacune des extrémités de la zone de stockage et deux positions déployées B et D, la première pouvant servir de couverture de protection contre les agressions de l'environnement marin dans le cas de l'utilisation de plaques 13 et l'autre de moyens de guidage.As shown in Figure 4, the movable beams 9 can be foldable and consist of several parts 9 1 , 9 2 , 9 3 hinged together. Such an embodiment allows, when the beam is folded, to access the entire storage area of the containers 3, because the transverse beams 10 or the plates 13 no longer overhang this area. This figure shows four different positions, respectively A, B, C, D, of the mobile beams including two folded positions A and C at each end of the storage area and two deployed positions B and D, the first being able to serve as a cover for protection against aggressions of the marine environment in the case of the use of plates 13 and the other guide means.

L'invention permet d'étendre les moyens de guidage d'une longueur de deux 2 à trois fois supérieure à celle d'une rampe selon l'état de la technique, ce qui est essentiel pour le chargement et le déchargement de conteneurs sur une plage.The invention makes it possible to extend the guide means by a length of two 2 to three times greater than that of a ramp according to the state of the art, which is essential for loading and unloading containers on a beach.

De plus, la longueur d'extension des moyens de guidage est ajustable, permettant ainsi de l'adapter, au mieux, à l'environnement.In addition, the extension length of the guide means is adjustable, thus allowing it to be adapted to the environment as best as possible.

Bien entendu, de nombreuses modifications peuvent être apportées à l'exemple de réalisation précédemment décrit sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Ainsi le déchargement des conteneurs peut être réalisé par l'avant du bateau ou latéralement et les moyens de support et de guidage seront alors disposés en conséquence.Of course, many modifications can be made to the embodiment previously described without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus the unloading of the containers can be carried out from the front of the boat or laterally and the support and guide means will then be arranged in result.

Par ailleurs les moyens de manutention peuvent être constitués par tout moyen dont le déplacement nécessite la présence de moyens de guidage et comporter une source autonome d'énergie facilitant les manutentions à terre. Furthermore, the handling means can be constituted by any means the displacement of which requires the presence of guide means and include an autonomous source of energy facilitating handling on land.

En outre, la couverture des conteneurs pourrait être constituée par des plaques repliables et indépendantes des poutres 9 et 10.In addition, the cover of the containers could be constituted by foldable and independent plates of beams 9 and 10.

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  1. Container ship of the type comprising a hull (1), means of propulsion and handling means (2) sliding along guiding means (71 72) positioned on supporting means (6; 9), the ship being characterized in that the guiding means is capable of extension beyond the hull (1) of the ship.
  2. Ship according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting means includes at least one beam (6) fixed to the hull and supporting a first part (71) of the means for guiding the handling means, the supporting means including a longitudinal cavity (8) inside which a second sliding beam (9) is positioned supporting a second part (72) of the guiding means, this second part (72) constituting an extension of the first part (71) when the sliding beam (9) is deployed beyond the hull (1) of the ship.
  3. Ship according to either of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the guiding means (71; 72) consists of at least one rail.
  4. Ship according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the handling means (2) consists of a gantry support.
  5. Ship according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that it includes at least two beams (6) fixed to the hull and inside which a sliding beam (9) is positioned, at least one transverse beam (10) connecting at least two of the sliding beams (9).
  6. Ship according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that it includes at least two beams (6) fixed to the hull and inside which a sliding beam (9) is positioned, at least one plate connecting at least two of the sliding beams (9).
  7. Ship according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that each of the sliding beams (9) comprises two contiguous rectilinear parts (15, 16) forming an angle between them, this angle making it possible, when the containers (3) are unloaded onto a quay (12) situated at a height above that of the guiding means (71), to reduce the height separating the quay 12 from the end of the part (16).
  8. Ship according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that each of the sliding beams (9) includes an articulation (14) close to its deployed end.
  9. Ship according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a rigid removable means (17) connects the handling means (2) to the extensible guiding means or to an assembly which is secured thereto, displacement of the handling means bringing about displacement of the said extensible part.
  10. Ship according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the hull (1) is V-shaped fore and W-shaped aft.
  11. Ship according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the hull (1) is of the catamaran type.
  12. Ship according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the hull (1) is of the landing craft type.
  13. Ship according to any one of claims. 1 to 12, characterized in that the ratio of its length to its width lies between 3 and 5.
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