Abstract: A maritime vessel is disclosed. The maritime vessel includes a hull and at least one cargo tank associated with the hull and having a multi-layered side wall construction. The side wall construction includes a first layer providing a corrosion barrier for the cargo tank, a second layer providing structural integrity for the cargo tank, a third layer providing impact energy absorption and buoyancy properties for the cargo tank, and a fourth layer providing fire-resistant properties for the cargo tank.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 31, 2001
Assignee:
Guaranteed Advanced Tank Technologies International
Ltd.
Abstract: A maritime vessel is disclosed. The maritime vessel includes a hull and at least one cargo tank associated with the hull and having a multi-layered side wall construction. The side wall construction includes a first layer providing a corrosion barrier for the cargo tank, a second layer providing structural integrity for the cargo tank, a third layer providing impact energy absorption and buoyancy properties for the cargo tank, and a fourth layer providing fire-resistant properties for the cargo tank.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 26, 1999
Date of Patent:
January 2, 2001
Assignee:
Guaranteed Advanced Tank Technologies International
Ltd.