Convertible barge

Patent · Tue Aug 23 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6631553

Howson, R E

This patent describes a convertible barge, comprising: a. a deck; b. modules positioned on the deck in end to end relation and at least some of which contain pipeline processing equipment. The modules being removably attached to the deck, each module comprising a floor, ceiling, and a pair of side walls extending longitudinally of the barge between the ends; and c. means defining a closable opening comprising a roll-up door in at least one end of the modules for passing a pipeline portion from the module to a respectively adjacent module as the pipeline is being processed, for sealing the module during storage and for providing passageways between the modules and a view of pipe laying operations during use. A method for converting a barge to a lay barge, comprising: a. positioning on a deck of the barge in end to end relation of modules each of which has a floor, ceiling, and a pair of sidewalls extending longitudinally of the barge between the ends; b. providing pipeline process stations in at least some of the modules; c. removably attaching the modules to the deck; and d. providing a roll-up door in at least one of the modules ends of each module for passing a pipeline portion from the module to a respectively adjacent module as the pipeline is being processed and for providing passageways between the modules and a view of pipe laying operations during use.

• Assignee: McDermott Inc., New Orleans, LA
• Patent Number(s): US 4765776
• OSTI ID: 6631553
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 17 Nov 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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