Abstract: A pier comprising a floating pierhead structure which has transverse thrurs to assist maneuvering operations and four pedestal cranes to move cargo from and to ocean going ships docked at the structure. At the stern of the structure is a stern ramp receiving platform which is used during cargo off loading operations to allow access to the structure from ships equipped with stern ramps. The mooring system for the floating pierhead structure consist of a single point mooring anchor system located at the bow of the structure and four anchor legs located at the stern of the structure. This mooring system ensures minimal movement of the floating pierhead structure at its bow where the floating pierhead structure interfaces with a fixed position approachway, but allows the structure to be rotated over an arc of ninety degrees. The approachway for the rapidly deployed pier is a fixed position roadway connecting the floating pierhead structure to the shore line.

Abstract: A portable rapidly installable dolphin system comprising a gravity base w a skirt which may be ballasted or deballasted at a site of interest. A pair of fenders are mounted vertically on a rectangular shaped plate which has a pair of legs connected in rotational engagement to the gravity base. The fenders function to transmit a moored vessel's load to the gravity base. Activating an air operated cylinder mounted within the gravity base will effectuate the movement of the plate's support structure so as to cause the plate to rise from a first position which is parallel to and above the gravity base to a second position which is perpendicular to and above the gravity base. Six propellant embedment anchors hold the dolphin in place.

Abstract: A universal footing and jetting system for marine platforms and structures comprises a spud-can forming an enlarged footing base to distribute loadings over a large soil area and thus increase bearing load capacity while reducing required pile penetration depth, a conical spike means for supporting the structural weight on and indenting into coral or rock type seafloors, and an internal jetting system to fluidize the soil around the footing for ease in penetration of the footing into the seafloor and the removal of the footing therefrom.