Method and apparatus for unloading cargo in an offshore marine environment

    公开(公告)号:US11866131B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-09

    申请号:US17965119

    申请日:2022-10-13

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    CPC classification number: B63B25/08 B63B27/19 B63B27/36 B63B2025/025

    Abstract: A method of unloading cargo at sea from a cargo vessel to a cargo barge, comprising the steps of providing a catamaran vessel having a pair of spaced apart catamaran hulls and a pair of spaced apart arch shaped frames, each frame attached to each hull at a frame lower end portion; positioning the cargo vessel in between the hulls and under the top portion of the frames; placing one or more cargo barges next to one or both of the hulls, wherein the hull is in between the cargo vessel and the cargo barge; and unloading cargo from the cargo vessel to the cargo barge wherein the cargo travels from the cargo vessel, over the catamaran hull to the cargo barge.

    Marine lifting apparatus
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10286985B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-14

    申请号:US15645304

    申请日:2017-07-10

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support.

    Marine lifting apparatus
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09926042B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-27

    申请号:US15469067

    申请日:2017-03-24

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames.

    Marine Lifting Apparatus
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170369136A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-28

    申请号:US15645304

    申请日:2017-07-10

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support.

    Marine lifting apparatus
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09701376B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-11

    申请号:US14629696

    申请日:2015-02-24

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING UNDERWATER PLATFORMS
    7.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING UNDERWATER PLATFORMS 有权
    拆除水下平台的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160082530A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-24

    申请号:US14861148

    申请日:2015-09-22

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    Abstract: A method is provided for removing an abandoned marine platform from a seabed. The platform extends below the seabed mud line. In order to remove the platform, a frame is provided having a perimeter that surrounds an open center. The frame is lowered over the platform wherein the platform occupies the open center portion. A movable cutter cable is fitted to the frame. At least a part of the cutter cable is positioned below the mud line. The cutter is moved relative to the frame to cut the platform below the mud line. Such movement can be a back and forth movement wherein the cutter cable moves in a first direction, stops and then moves in a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction. A lifting device can employ two vessels and two frames, each frame bridging from one vessel to the other. Winches on the vessel can be used to provide movement to the cutter cable. These same winches can take up cable slack as cutting moves from one platform member (e.g. leg, jacket leg, piling, etc) to another.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种从海底去除废弃海洋平台的方法。 该平台延伸至海底泥线以下。 为了移除平台,提供具有包围开放中心的周边的框架。 框架在平台上下降,其中平台占据开放的中心部分。 可移动刀具电缆安装在框架上。 切割电缆的至少一部分位于泥线下方。 切割器相对于框架移动,以切割泥线下方的平台。 这种运动可以是前后运动,其中切割缆索沿第一方向移动,停止并且沿与第一方向大致相反的第二方向移动。 提升装置可以使用两个容器和两个框架,每个框架从一个容器桥接到另一个容器。 船上的绞车可用于向刀具电缆提供运动。 这些相同的绞车可以将电缆松弛作为从一个平台构件(例如,腿,夹套腿,打桩等)切割到另一平台构件。

    Marine Lifting Apparatus
    8.
    发明申请
    Marine Lifting Apparatus 有权
    船用起重设备

    公开(公告)号:US20070231076A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11610271

    申请日:2006-12-13

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    CPC classification number: B63C7/04 B63C3/06 B63C7/16

    Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在海洋环境中提升物体的双体船提升装置。 该装置包括在使用期间间隔开的第一和第二容器。 第一帧跨越血管。 第二帧跨越血管。 框架间隔开并连接到容器,使得容器分开。 第一框架通过万向接头连接到第一容器,并且具有铰链连接到第二容器。 第二框架用万向接头连接到第二容器,并且具有铰接或固定连接的第一容器。 双体船船体布置在四分卫海域中提供纵向灵活性,这是由于在框架或桁架以及船体或驳船之间的独特的万向节和铰链放置。 每个框架以倒U形向上延伸,在框架下面和驳船之间提供一个空间,使船舶能够定位在驳船之间和框架下方。 以这种方式,已经从海床抢救的物体可以放置在位于驳船之间并在框架下方的船舶上。 或者,如果要将其从船舶,工作船,供应船等的甲板提升的包装物可以从工作船,船只,驳船等的甲板上抬起,如果它要被放置在海洋 环境,例如现有的夹克或其他支持。

    Marine lifting apparatus
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10173758B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-08

    申请号:US15374262

    申请日:2016-12-09

    Inventor: Jon Khachaturian

    Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. Each of the frames provides a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a package to be lifted and/or a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames.

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