Patent ID: 6070548
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
Vessel comprising a plurality of anchor lines or groups of anchor lines, for connecting the vessel to a sea bed;a plurality of disconnect means releasably attaching the anchor lines to the vessel; each anchor line or group of anchor lines comprising a respective, independently operatable disconnect means; each disconnect means comprising a first part attached directly to the vessel near keel level and a second part attached to the anchor lines; a release control means attached to each disconnect means and being on and operable from a control unit on the vessel, for releasing the first and second parts of each disconnect means;wherein each disconnect means comprises a hollow housing attached to the vessel, and a plug connected to a corresponding anchor line, said plug having on an external surface first coupling means for engaging with second coupling means on an internal coupling surface of the housing, the distance between the first and second coupling means being variable; and the housing having at its side facing the vessel an opening via which the anchor line passes into the vessel.