This paper describes a concept for hauling cargo in a towed vessel at controlled depths beneath the ocean surface. A system is proposed for hauling crude oil from the North Slope of Alaska through the Northwest Passage and to the East Coast of the U.S. Specifications for a 189,000 SHP ice breaking tug and a 250,000 ton barge with necessary controls are detailed. The application of this towed underwater barge concept to other transportation is presented.
Controlled Depth Submerged Barge
Sae Technical Papers
International Congress of Transportation Conferences ; 1972
1972-02-01
Conference paper
English
FLOATING TYPE POWER PLANT FACILITY HAVING SUBMERGED BARGE
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