Patent ID: 6024006
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B63B,B64G

Abstract:
A method for transferring a horizontally arranged rocket (50) from a vessel (30) to a floating structure (20) located at sea (10), wherein the rocket (50) contains a payload to be transported into space, and wherein the transfer is effected by bringing the rocket (50) entirely or partially to a ramp (40), from which it is lifted in a horizontal position over to the floating structure (20), characterized in that the method contains the following stages:a) the ramp (40) is placed in a position projecting out from the vessel (30), completely or partially below a lifting device (70) provided on the floating structure (20),b) the ramp (40) is connected to the floating structure (20),c) the rocket (50) is moved entirely or partially out on the ramp (40) andd) the rocket is lifted over to the floating structure (20) by means of the floating structure's (20) lifting device (70).