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NL2012000C2
NL2012000C2 NL2012000A NL2012000A NL2012000C2 NL 2012000 C2 NL2012000 C2 NL 2012000C2 NL 2012000 A NL2012000 A NL 2012000A NL 2012000 A NL2012000 A NL 2012000A NL 2012000 C2 NL2012000 C2 NL 2012000C2
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Arjen Horst
Jan-Paul Berg
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
    • E02F7/00—Equipment for conveying or separating excavated material
    • E02F7/02—Conveying equipment mounted on a dredger
    • E02F7/023—Conveying equipment mounted on a dredger mounted on a floating dredger
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/50—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
    • 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
    • B63B27/24—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of pipe-lines
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
    • E02F3/00—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines
    • E02F3/04—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven
    • E02F3/88—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements acting by a sucking or forcing effect, e.g. suction dredgers
    • E02F3/90—Component parts, e.g. arrangement or adaptation of pumps
    • E02F3/905—Manipulating or supporting suction pipes or ladders; Mechanical supports or floaters therefor; pipe joints for suction pipes

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel to a floating structure, in particular for coupling a floating pipeline to the bow of the vessel for enabling dredge transport, the vessel comprising a pickup system (2) having a pickup member (6), wherein the method comprises; - arranging the pickup member at the water surface, - providing an auxiliary vessel (3) coupled with the floating structure via a coupling line (4), - crossing the coupling line over the pickup member by manoeuvring the auxiliary vessel with respect to the pickup member.

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Bow coupling device Background
The present invention relates to a method for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel to a floating structure, in particular for coupling a floating pipeline to the bow of the manoeuvrable vessel for enabling dredge transport between the manoeuvrable vessel and the floating pipeline.
Such a method is known from EP0670392A1 wherein a device is disclosed having a conduit coupling whose one coupling part extends at the outlet of a pressure conduit of a suction dredger over the bow. The other coupling part of the device is provided as a floating hose conduit formed as the end of a flushing tube conduit. A pickup line is coupled to the floating hose. Upon hauling in of the pickup line, the one and the other coupling part are brought together and coupled for transport of dredge under pressure.
The known method for coupling is disadvantageous since while manoeuvring the vessel, sight to the floating hose and pickup line is poor. As a result thereof, damage may occur or coupling procedures may take more time, in particular under severe weather and heavy sea conditions. In addition, the known method is cumbersome and unsafe for personnel. This is particularly true in coastal waters in stormy weather and rough seas.
Generally, a suction dredger transports dredge or soil from the bottom of a body of water, especially from the ocean floor near the coast to the shore over a greater distance and rinsed there a floating line for the recovery of land for tilling land.
Summary of the invention
The invention aims to provide a method for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel to a floating structure which is less cumbersome and more safe for personnel.
Another object of the invention is to improve a known method for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel to a floating structure in that a problem associated therewith is at least partly solved.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide an alternative method for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel to a floating structure.
According to a first aspect of the invention this is realized with a method for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel to a floating structure, in particular for coupling a floating pipeline to the bow of the manoeuvrable vessel for enabling dredge transport between the manoeuvrable vessel and the floating pipeline, the vessel comprising a pickup system having a pickup member, wherein the method comprises; - arranging the pickup member at the water surface, - providing an auxiliary vessel coupled with the floating structure via a coupling line, - crossing the coupling line over the pickup member by manoeuvring the auxiliary vessel with respect to the pickup member, - hoisting up the pickup member in unity with the coupling line, - hauling in the coupling line such that the floating structure and the manoeuvrable vessel come into mutual position suitable to connect, - connecting the floating structure to the manoeuvrable vessel.
Since the first contact is established between the pickup system and the coupling line, it is possible to maintain a more safe distance between the manoeuvrable vessel and the floating structure.
In an embodiment of the method, the pickup member is a netting. This increases the area to cross with the coupling line.
In an embodiment of the method, the netting is arranged at an angle with respect to the horizontal such that the auxiliary vessel entangles with the netting during crossing the coupling line over the pickup member by manoeuvring the auxiliary vessel with respect to the pickup member, wherein the coupling line crosses with at least a portion of the netting.
In an embodiment of the method, the pickup member is a line, preferably a tensed line.
In an embodiment of the method, the auxiliary vessel is an unmanned vessel.
According to a further aspect of the invention this is realized with a manoeuvrable vessel comprising the pickup system for use in the method according to the invention.
In an embodiment of the manoeuvrable vessel, the pickup system comprises a spreading member for tensioning the pickup member, which spreading member provides spaced attachment points for attachment to opposite ends of the pickup member.
In an embodiment of the manoeuvrable vessel, one end of the spreading member is coupled with the vessel and a free end of the spreading member extends outboard. This enables even more to maintain a more safe distance between the manoeuvrable vessel and the floating structure.
In an embodiment of the manoeuvrable vessel, the pickup member is attached to the attachment points via attachment members.
In an embodiment of the manoeuvrable vessel, the attachment members suspend vertically from the spreading member.
According to an even further aspect of the invention this is realized with a coupling system for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel to a floating structure, the coupling system comprising the pickup system for use in the method according to the invention and an auxiliary vessel comprising a line for coupling with a floating structure.
The invention further relates to a device comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings.
The invention further relates to a method comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings.
The various aspects discussed in this patent can be combined in order to provide additional advantageous advantages.
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The invention will be further elucidated referring to an preferred embodiment shown in the drawing wherein shown in:
Fig. 1 in perspective view a coupling system for use in the method according to the invention, and fig. 2 in perspective view another coupling system for use in the method according to the invention.
Detailed description of embodiments
Figure 1 shows a coupling system 1 for coupling a manoeuvrable vessel (not shown) to a floating structure (not shown), like a floating pipeline.
The pickup system 2 is part of a manoeuvrable vessel which is not shown.
The pickup system 2 comprises a spreading member 5 for tensioning the pickup member 6, in this case a netting 9. The spreading member provides spaced attachment points 7, 8 for attachment to opposite ends of the pickup member 6.
This enables tensioning of the pickup member 6.
Here, one end 7 of the spreading member 5 is coupled with the vessel, and a free end 8 of the spreading member 5 extends outboard.
In this case, the pickup member 6 is attached to the attachment points 7, 8 via attachment members 10a, 10b which attachment members suspend vertically from the spreading member 5. Such an attachment member may be provided with a weight 11 at its lower end. The weight 11 enables tensioning of the pickup member 6 so much the more.
The netting 9 has a rectangular shape. All corners of the netting 9 are coupled with the vessel in a similar manner as described above. The netting 9 is arranged at an angle with respect to the horizontal.
The coupling system 1 comprises an auxiliary vessel 3. A coupling line 4 is coupled to the auxiliary vessel 3 and couples, in use, the auxiliary vessel to a floating structure. Here, the auxiliary vessel 3 is an unmanned vessel, however it is conceivable that a manned vessel may be applied as well.
Fig 1 differs with fig. 2 in that the netting 9 is replaced by a line 13.
In use, firstly the pickup member 6 is arranged at the water surface 12. Then, the auxiliary vessel 3 is coupled with the floating structure via a coupling line 4. Subsequently, the coupling line 4 is crossed over the pickup member 6 by manoeuvring the auxiliary vessel 3 with respect to the pickup member 6. The pickup member 6 is then hoisted up in unity with the coupling line 4. Finally, the coupling line 4 is hauled in such that the floating structure and the manoeuvrable vessel come into mutual position suitable to connect, and the floating structure is connected to the manoeuvrable vessel.
As an option, the netting 9 is arranged at an angle with respect to the horizontal such that the auxiliary vessel 3 entangles with the netting 9 during crossing the coupling line 4 over the pickup member 6 by manoeuvring the auxiliary vessel 3 with respect to the pickup member 6 , wherein the coupling line 4 crosses with at least a portion 12 of the netting.
It will also be obvious after the above description and drawings are included to illustrate some embodiments of the invention, and not to limit the scope of protection. Starting from this disclosure, many more embodiments will be evident to a skilled person which are within the scope of protection and the essence of this invention and which are obvious combinations of prior art techniques and the disclosure of this patent.

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Werkwijze voor het koppelen van een manoeuvreerbaar vaartuig aan een drijvende constructie, met name voor het koppelen van een drijvende leiding aan de boeg van het manoeuvreerbare vaartuig voor het mogelijk maken van baggertransport tussen het manoeuvreerbare vaartuig en de drijvende leiding, het vaartuig omvattend een opneemsysteem (2) met een opneemorgaan (6), waarbij de werkwijze omvat; - rangschikken van het opneemorgaan bij het wateroppervlak (12), - verschaffen van een hulpvaartuig (3) gekoppeld met de drijvende constructie via een koppellijn (4), - kruisen van de koppellijn (4) met het opneemorgaan (6) door het manoeuvreren van het hulpvaartuig (3) ten opzichte van het opneemorgaan (6), - ophijsen van het opneemorgaan (6) in eenheid met de koppellijn (4), - binnenhalen van de koppellijn (4) zodanig dat de drijvende constructie en het manoeuvreerbare vaartuig in onderlinge positie komen geschikt om verbinding te maken, - aansluiten van de drijvende constructie op het manoeuvreerbare vaartuig.A method for coupling a maneuverable vessel to a floating structure, in particular for coupling a floating conduit to the bow of the maneuverable vessel to enable dredging transport between the maneuverable vessel and the floating conduit, the vessel comprising a a recording system (2) with a recording member (6), the method comprising; - arranging the pick-up member at the water surface (12), - providing an auxiliary vessel (3) coupled to the floating structure via a coupling line (4), - crossing the coupling line (4) with the pick-up member (6) by maneuvering the auxiliary vessel (3) with respect to the pick-up device (6), - lifting the pick-up device (6) in unity with the coupling line (4), - bringing in the coupling line (4) such that the floating structure and the maneuverable vessel are in mutual position to be suitable for connecting, - connecting the floating structure to the maneuverable vessel. 2. Werkwijze volgens conclusie 1, waarbij het opneemorgaan (6) een net (9) is.Method according to claim 1, wherein the pick-up member (6) is a net (9). 3. Werkwijze volgens conclusie 2, waarbij het net (9) is aangebracht onder een hoek ten opzichte van de horizontaal zodanig dat het hulpvaartuig (3) verstrikt met het net (9) bij het kruisen van de koppellijn (4) met het opneemorgaan (6) door het manoeuvreren van het hulpvaartuig (3) ten opzichte van het opneemorgaan (6), waarbij de koppellijn (4) kruist met ten minste een gedeelte van het net (9).Method according to claim 2, wherein the net (9) is arranged at an angle with respect to the horizontal such that the auxiliary vessel (3) entangles with the net (9) when crossing the coupling line (4) with the pick-up member ( 6) by maneuvering the auxiliary vessel (3) relative to the pick-up member (6), the coupling line (4) intersecting with at least a portion of the net (9). 4. Werkwijze volgens conclusie 1, waarbij het opneemorgaan (6) een lijn (13) is, bij voorkeur een gespannen lijn.The method of claim 1, wherein the pick-up member (6) is a line (13), preferably a stretched line. 5. Werkwijze volgens een voorgaande conclusie, waarbij het hulpvaartuig (3) een onbemand vaartuig is.Method according to a preceding claim, wherein the auxiliary vessel (3) is an unmanned vessel. 6. Manoeuvreerbaar vaartuig voor de werkwijze volgens een voorgaande conclusie, omvattend het opneemsysteem (2) voor toepassing bij de werkwijze volgens een voorgaande conclusie.A maneuverable vessel for the method according to a preceding claim, comprising the pick-up system (2) for use in the method according to a preceding claim. 7. Manoeuvreerbaar vaartuig volgens conclusie 6, waarbij het opneemsysteem (2) een spreidorgaan (5) omvat voor het spannen van het opneemorgaan (6), welk spreidorgaan (5) op afstand geplaatste bevestigingspunten (7, 8) verschaft voor bevestiging aan tegenoverliggende einden van het opneemorgaan (6).The maneuverable vessel of claim 6, wherein the pickup system (2) comprises a spreader member (5) for tensioning the pickup member (6), which spreader member (5) provides spaced attachment points (7, 8) for attachment to opposite ends of the pick-up member (6). 8. Manoeuvreerbaar vaartuig volgens een der voorgaande conclusies 6 of 7, waarbij een uiteinde van het spreidorgaan (5) is gekoppeld met het vaartuig en een vrij uiteinde van het spreidorgaan (5) zich buitenboord uitstrekt.A maneuverable vessel according to any one of the preceding claims 6 or 7, wherein one end of the spreading member (5) is coupled to the vessel and a free end of the spreading member (5) extends outboard. 9. Manoeuvreerbaar vaartuig volgens een der voorgaande conclusies 7 of 8, waarbij het opneemorgaan (6) aan de bevestigingspunten (7, 8) is bevestigd via bevestigingsorganen (10a, 10b).A maneuverable vessel as claimed in any one of the preceding claims 7 or 8, wherein the receiving member (6) is attached to the attachment points (7, 8) via attachment members (10a, 10b). 10. Manoeuvreerbaar vaartuig volgens conclusie 9, waarbij de bevestigingsorganen (10a, 10b) verticaal hangen vanaf het spreidorgaan (5).The maneuverable vessel of claim 9, wherein the mounting members (10a, 10b) hang vertically from the spreader member (5). 11. Koppelsysteem voor het koppelen van een manoeuvreerbaar vaartuig aan een drijvende constructie, waarbij het koppelsysteem omvat; - het opneemsysteem (2) voor gebruik in de werkwijze volgens een der voorgaande conclusies, - een hulpvaartuig (3) omvattend een lijn voor het koppelen met een drijvende constructie.11. Coupling system for coupling a maneuverable vessel to a floating structure, the coupling system comprising; - the pick-up system (2) for use in the method according to any one of the preceding claims, - an auxiliary vessel (3) comprising a line for coupling to a floating structure.
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