Abstract: A control system for a towed object (1, 6; 20; 30; 50) in or on a body of water comprise one or more towing members (3) extending between the object (1) and a towing vessel (2). One or more ballast members (4) are movably connected to a respective one of said one or more towing members (3) and controllably movable at least a distance along its respective towing member. The towed object (1) may be controlled by moving one or more ballast members (4) on a towing member (3) in order to control the catenary (c) of a towing member (3). Individual ballast members (4) may be manipulated individually in order to correct, preserve or otherwise change the geometry of a trawl.

Abstract: A pumping system for moving a liquid, or a mixture of a liquid and one or more objects (P), from a collector device (2; 2?) submerged in a body of water (W), to a receiving facility (31) comprises a first delivery line (7), a second delivery line (11) and a pump unit (9). The pump unit (9) is submerged in the body of water (W) at a first depth (d) below the water surface (S) and arranged between the collector (2; 2?) and the receiving facility (31). The first delivery line (7) is fluidly connected between the collector device (2; 2?) and a pump unit inlet (18). The second delivery line (11) is fluidly connected between a pump unit outlet (17) and the receiving facility (31). The pump unit is thus configured to generate suction in the first delivery line (7) and a positive pressure in the second delivery line (11). Suction in the first delivery line (7) may be increased by increasing the first depth (d) and/or by opening of the adjustable valve (30).

Abstract: A method and a device for the supply of at least one substance (12; 27) into the interspace (3; 22)between mutually moving, coaxial structural elements (1, 1? and 2; 20;20? and 21), wherein the substance (12; 27) is introduced under pressure into the interspace (3), and wherein excess volume of substance (12; 27) that is introduced is caused to exit the interspace (3; 22). The interspace (3; 22) is closed off at at least one axial end thereof by means of at least one annular, spring-loaded seal (9; 16; 23; 24; 37; 38) which is secured in a retaining part (7; 31; 32) associated with one of the structural elements (1, 1?; 20, 20?)and has a contact face against the other structural element (2; 21), wherein the substance (12; 27), at a corresponding pressure and simultaneously with the supply into the interspace (3; 22), is also separately supplied to a pressure- applying face of the seal (9; 16; 23; 24; 37; 38).