A ballast and de-ballast system and method for an articulated tug barge (ATB) or integrated tug barge (ITB) are described herein. The system includes a tug ballast tank located on the tug, the tug ballast tank being configured to hold ballast water; and a barge trim tank located on the barge, the barge trim tank being configured to hold ballast water. The system further includes at least one umbilical line connecting the tug ballast tank to the barge trim tank. The system is configured to transfer ballast water between the tug ballast tank and the barge trim tank via the at least one umbilical line.

A system for controlling at least one tugboat. The system comprises a control center for wirelessly remote controlling the at least one tugboat, and at least one tugboat suitable for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver.

A system for controlling at least one tugboat. The system comprises a control center for wirelessly remote controlling the at least one tugboat, and at least one tugboat suitable for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver.

A system for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver. The system comprises at least one tugboat suitable for assisting a marine vessel to maneuver, and a remote control unit configured for wirelessly controlling the operation of the at least one tugboat from a position remote from the at least one tugboat.

Power transmission systems including clutch arrangements and systems are adapted to be used in marine and other environments. Such power transmission systems may include clutch arrangements that provide more effective power transmission capabilities as well as greater durability and longer life. Slipping clutch arrangements may effectively vary the output speed of a clutch arrangement from the speed of the engine or other driver as desired for the particular application. Various clutch arrangements also provide for greater flexibility and drive options, lighter weight, and diverse types of capabilities.

The invention relates to an arrangement of one or more cryogenic tank containers for storing liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) on an open deck of a tugboat. The one or more cryogenic tank containers are removably mounted on and at an aft deck area of the tugboat and are provided with means for supplying LNG or CNG to the engine of the tugboat.

A propulsion device for a ship is introduced. The propulsion device for the ship comprises a duct having a nose corresponding to the front vertex of a hydrofoil cross-section and a tail corresponding to the rear vertex of the hydrofoil cross-section, wherein the shape of the duct cross-section comprises: an outer surface formed upward in a convex shape at the front end of the duct and formed downward in a concave shape at the rear end of the duct; an inner front part of the duct formed downward in a convex shape at the front end of the duct; an inner rear part of the duct formed downward in a convex shape at the rear end of the duct; and a parallel part for connecting the inner forward part and the inner backward part in parallel to each other.

An aquatic vessel basically includes a floating body, a submersible propulsion unit and a communication device. The floating body has an above water level surface and a below water level surface. The submersible propulsion unit is disposed on the floating body beneath the below water level surface of the floating body. The communication device is disposed on the floating body above the above water level surface of the floating body. The communication device is wired to the submersible propulsion unit, and is configured to wirelessly communicate with a control module.

A system for providing mechanical and electrical power in a vehicle or other engine-driven platform includes a first engine having a first power rating and a second engine having a second power rating that is less than the first power rating. The system further includes a first generator (for example, an alternator) for generating electrical power for a load operation (such as vehicle propulsion), and a second generator (for example, a DFIG) for generating fixed frequency electrical power; both generators are operatively connected to and powered by the first and/or second engines. The first and/or second engines may be selected to power the first generator for generating power for vehicle propulsion or another load operation depending upon situational power requirements of the engine-driven platform.

A system for providing mechanical and electrical power in a vehicle or other engine-driven platform includes a first engine having a first power rating and a second engine having a second power rating that is less than the first power rating. The system further includes a first generator (for example, an alternator) for generating electrical power for a load operation (such as vehicle propulsion), and a second generator (for example, a DFIG) for generating fixed frequency electrical power; both generators are operatively connected to and powered by the first and/or second engines. The first and/or second engines may be selected to power the first generator for generating power for vehicle propulsion or another load operation depending upon situational power requirements of the engine-driven platform.