Materials Handling Concept for Off-Loading Container Ships in Forward or Remote Areas.
Abstract
The report describes a concept for unloading conventional containerships at remote or advanced areas which lack conventional container gantry cranes. The concept employs a support ship which has a novel form of gantry crane. One end of the crane runway is supported on the deck of the containership by a movable support leg, while the other end is secured to the support vessel. The support ship has provisions for unloading to landing craft or lighter barges. Provisions are also made for unloading the container to either at fixed pier or floating causeway. The report is a feasibility study; contains data on unloading rates, structural concepts, geometric configurations and mooring problems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0739382
Entities
People
- Blaine A. Crea
- E. Roger Simonson
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute