A launch and recovery vehicle can be towed by a water vehicle or ship. The launch and recover vehicle can ballast in order to retrieve an unmanned vehicle. The launch and recovery vehicle can deballast while holding the unmanned vehicle. The water vehicle or ship can retrieve or winch the launch and recovery vehicle onto a well deck. Additionally, the launch and recovery vehicle has wheels and can be pulled or towed onto land with a land-based vehicle, such as a truck.
DEVICE FOR THE LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OF LARGE DIAMETER UNCREWED UNDERWATER VEHICLE
2024-03-28
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen |
European Patent Office | 2023
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