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B - Operations, Transporting
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Patent
CA 2357477
A ship convoy is provided that is towed by an ocean tug, and includes a series of specially made ocean going, modular, self propelling cargo ships, for transoceanic voyages. The tug also controls the cargo ships remotely. Each cargo ship is a medium tonnage, independently powered, independently controllable, freight carrying vessel with an oceanworthy hull. The hulls preferably have a standardized external design, which makes them modular. Inside, each has cargo space for either generic cargo, or for special cargo, such as refrigerated cargo or containers. Their engines need be no more powerful than is required for river navigation, but with a tank that holds enough fuel for a transoceanic voyage. The special cargo ships go up a river preferably using autonomous navigation. Upon reaching a port, the cargo ship is loaded, and then exits the river. Then it is combined with the tug and the other cargo ships for the transoce- anic voyage.
Davies Robert C.
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala Llp
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