Outrigger Lifting Device For Fuel Tankers

Abstract

A load handling mechanism for use with loaded tankers has two transverse attachment members associated with longitudinal beams supporting the tank structure. Cables and associated spreader bars attached to the transverse attachment members to provide a single life point loading means for the tanker allowing loaded tankers to be easily loaded and unloaded in to transport means such as ships.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 2006
Accession Number
ADD020331

Entities

People

  • Adam Alaweih

Organizations

  • United States Army

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  • Abstracts
  • Attachment
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Monitoring
  • Security
  • Ships
  • Standards
  • Transport Ships
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  • United States

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