Patent ID: 6979149
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: E02C

Abstract:
1. A system for transferring a vessel between a first body of water having a first water level and a second body of water having a second water level, the system comprising: a barrier separating the first body of water from the second body of water and having a first side adjacent the first body of water, a second side adjacent the second body of water, a lower portion, and an upper portion; a transfer structure adjacent the first side of said barrier for receiving the vessel to be transferred between the first and second bodies of water; and at least one transfer apparatus adjacent said barrier for moving said transfer structure between a first position and a second position, said at least one transfer apparatus comprising the upper portion of said barrier including at least one barrier door being movable between an opened position when said transfer structure is in the second position to thereby allow the vessel to move into and out of said transfer structure, and a closed position when said transfer structure is in the first position; the vessel being transferred between the first and second bodies of water without being removed from water.