Patent ID: 6848382
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: B63B,B63H

Abstract:
1. An integrated and self contained diesel electric thruster system integral with a dynamic positioning control system for dynamic positioning of any waterborne vessel having a hull with at least two sides and a deck connecting the sides, comprising: a. at least two azimuthing thrusters, each removably mounted to the vessel, comprising: b. at least two self-contained diesel electric power units removably secured to the deck, one for each thruster, comprising: c. at least one dynamic positioning computer connected to each of the self contained diesel electric power units; d. at least one motion reference sensor connected to the dynamic positioning computer to correct reference position signals for motion of the vessel; and e. at least one heading sensor connected to the dynamic positioning computer and at least one sensor selected from group consisting of position reference sensors connected to the dynamic positioning computer; environmental sensors connected to the dynamic positioning computer; and combinations thereof.