Abstract: This invention provides a plurality of bearing stations in conjunction with traction and braking means to assemble and launch long pipelines where prior assembly and rapid installation are required. A method including prediction of wind, current, and other water forces, is provided for launching submerged pipelines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 28, 1988
Date of Patent:
May 29, 1990
Assignee:
Ocean Farms of Hawaii Limited Partnership