Patent ID: 6093070
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
A rescue device adapted for use with a ship to rescue individuals floating in the sea, comprising:(a) a lifting crane adapted to be supported by said ship, said lifting crane including a crane beam having a proximal end mounted for pivotal movement about a vertical crane axis and extending laterally from said proximal end to terminate at a free end;(b) a plurality of elongated and flexible rope-like elements suspended from said crane beam, each of said rope-like elements having a first end portion attached to said crane beam and extending from said first end portion to terminate at a free distal end; and(b) a plurality of connectors each operative to connect to the free distal end of an associated one of said rope-like elements, each of said connectors sized and adapted to securely engage an individual in need of rescue so that the individual can be lifted out of the sea by said lifting crane.