Patent ID: 8844459
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. An offshore cargo transport comprising: a tug boat; and a barge; wherein said tug boat and said barge are removably attached in an articulated manner; wherein said barge further comprises one or more means for maneuvering, a cargo deck, and a bulwark; wherein said tug boat and said barge provide a wireless control system to control said one or more means for maneuvering the tug and barge as a unitary unit and to control means to adjust the ballast in said barge during loading and offloading of cargo from said barge whereby the draft of said barge is maintained at a constant level; and wherein the bow of said barge is shaped to cut through and deflect waves, creating a bow wake to reduce the amount of water washed onto the cargo deck.