Abstract: A mobile jettison rack includes a base frame, a lift jack, and a ramp. The lift jack is coupled to the base frame and includes a wheel that is configured to contact a deck of a ship to elevate and mobilize the base frame over the deck when the lift jack is extended. The ramp includes a fixed ramp portion and an adjustable ramp portion. The fixed ramp portion is inclined towards a jettison side of the mobile jettison rack and is configured to receive and support a container that is to be emergently jettisoned towards the jettison side and over an outboard side of the ship. The adjustable ramp portion is coupled to the fixed ramp portion and is inclined towards the jettison side. The adjustable ramp portion has a length that is selectively adjustable to adjust a total length of the ramp.

Abstract: A remote launcher includes a base frame, a cradle, a cradle actuator, and a launch control system. The cradle is pivotably coupled to the base frame and includes one or more skids that are configured to receive and support an unmanned water-based deployable. The cradle actuator is coupled to the base frame and to the cradle. The launch control system includes a communication interface, a processor, and memory having instructions. The instructions direct the launch control system to receive, via the communication interface, one or more wireless launch signals and then, in response thereto, generate at least one cradle control signal to enable the cradle actuator to incline the cradle to a launch angle.

Abstract: The multiple embodiments of the present invention involve a waterborne payload transport system that includes a trolley system that moves a crane along a track. The crane is adapted to engage a waterborne payload, lift the payload and place the payload in a stowage cradle. The waterborne payload transport system may be modularized allowing for disassembly and compact transportation.

Abstract: A portable marine mammal deterrence apparatus or system comprising an insulated cable capable of coupling to an aquatic vessel; a plurality of cable offshoots, each having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein each proximal end is electrically connected to the insulated cable; a plurality of deterrence tips, each located at the distal end of each of the plurality of cable offshoots, wherein a marine mammal contacting at least two deterrence tips forms a circuit that provides a deterrent stimulus; a control system, electrically connected to the insulated cable, designed to selectively electrify the circuit when a resistance is within a deterrence range, further comprising: a resistance detector configured to measure a resistance of the circuit, a relay configured to enable electrification of the circuit, and an alert module configured to provide an intruder notification; and a power source capable of electrifying the circuit.

Abstract: The multiple embodiments of the present invention involve a watercraft payload carrying system for which a payload can be carried and moved in a liquid such as water. The system includes a hydrofoil that when the system is accelerated, the hydrofoil lifts the system and the payload is raised relative to the waterline. In an embodiment the watercraft payload carrying system can have multiple interconnected modules where each module has a hydrofoil and receiver for carrying a payload. In an embodiment, the watercraft payload carrying system is modularly designed where the hydrofoil and receiver are removably attached.

Abstract: A dock shock absorption device includes a frame and one or more energy dissipative elements. The frame is attached to a dock with the frame enclosing a pylon. The one or more energy dissipative elements attach to the frame and are equal to or less than 1 inch from the pylon.