A marine distribution vessel includes a barge that has a deck, at least one fuel tank, and at least one lubricant tank. A distribution station is disposed on the barge and is connected with the at least one fuel tank and the at least one lubricant tank. The distribution station is configured to dispense fuel and lubricant on-demand to patron marine vessels and track amounts of fuel and lubricant dispensed. The distribution station includes a fuel pump, a lubricant pump, a fuel flow meter, an automated fuel valve, a lubricant flow meter, an automated lubricant valve, and a computerized controller that is electrically connected with the fuel flow meter, the lubricant flow meter, the automated fuel valve, the automated lubricant valve, the fuel pump, and the lubricant pump. The distribution station is mounted at an elevated position above the deck of the barge.
MARINE DISTRIBUTION VESSEL WITH ELEVATED DISTRIBUTION STATION
2020-11-12
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS |