Abstract: The invention provides a floating platform for solar panel arrays, comprised of at least one modular unit, comprising: a photovoltaic solar panel array; a pair of essentially triangular floats, having an angled upper side, for supporting said photovoltaic solar panel array at an angle; support bars connected above said floats and perpendicular to said angled upper side of said floats, supporting said photovoltaic solar panel array above said floats. In some embodiments, the float may have an angled underside to provide buoyancy and rocking movement upon water. In some embodiments, the float is made of closed cell polyethylene foam.

Abstract: The invention discloses an apparatus for reducing maneuverability of a moving ship. The apparatus comprises a propeller fouling element, mountable upon the bow of a second ship. The proper fouling element is deployable towards a propeller of a moving ship. The invention further discloses a rudder engaging component. In one embodiment, the rudder engaging component is U-shaped for accepting a rudder within. The invention also provides a method for reducing the maneuverability of a moving ship, by providing the rudder engaging component and/or the propeller fouling element. The rudder engaging component, when present, is advanced to engage and surround the rudder of the ship. The propeller fouling element is advanced towards a propeller of a ship until it contacts the propeller; thereby reducing the maneuverability of said ship.