The present disclosure relates to a houseboat assembly formed from a cabin assembly secured to a hull assembly. In some version of the houseboat assembly, one or both of the cabin assembly and the hull assembly may be formed in accordance with a boat type and/or a floor plan. The boat type and/or floor plan may be selected by a customer. The cabin assembly may be formed at a first location and the hull assembly may be formed at a second location. The cabin assembly and hull assembly may then be transported to a third location. At the third location, the cabin assembly may be secured to the hull assembly to form the cabin assembly at the third location. The third location may be requested or specified by the customer.

A watercraft system is provided. The watercraft system includes a hull and a plurality of removable pods. Each pod has a different operational characteristic to alter the configuration of the watercraft depending on which pod is inserted. The hull has a pod opening for receiving a selected one of the removable pods. A method and apparatus for transitioning various ones of the pods between different positions is also provided.

Embodiments described generally relate to methods for assembling a modular floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. A cargo module section, a forward module, and a rear module can be positioned and aligned with each other such that the cargo module section can be disposed between the forward module and the rear module. A plurality of connectors can be coupled together to secure the forward module and the cargo module section together and another plurality of connectors can be coupled together to secure the rear module and the cargo module section together. A first topside module can be installed onto or over an upper surface of the forward module and can include a flare tower, a turret, hydrocarbon production equipment, or any combination thereof.

A boat hull (1) for a boat, with a boat drive (2) which extends through a hull opening (3) in the bottom of the boat hull (1). The boat drive (2) is connected to the boat hull (1) by at least one fastening member (4). To do this, at least one positioning element (5) is provided, on the outside (6) of the boat hull (1), for positioning the fastening member (4) relative to the boat hull (1).

Provided is a submersible offshore platform configured to be installed at a sea floor installation site and a method of installing the offshore platform. The offshore platform may include: a primary node and a primary column disposed thereon; a plurality of support nodes; a plurality of pontoon sections, each of the plurality of pontoon sections configured to connect the plurality of support nodes to the primary node or to each other; a plurality of buoyant modules, wherein each of the plurality of buoyant modules is detachably connected to a respective support node; and a primary column support system, wherein the primary column support system includes: a plurality of vertical supports fixed around a perimeter of the primary column, each of the plurality of vertical supports having one end connected to the primary column node; and a support structure connecting a top portion of each of the plurality of vertical supports to the primary column.

Aspects of the present disclosure provide waste containers for waste management on a vehicle, such as a watercraft. A waste container for use on a vehicle may include at least one wall comprising an inner surface defining a chamber for holding waste, and a plurality of projections projecting from the inner surface of the at least one wall into the chamber. Aspects of the present disclosure also provide valve apparatuses for controlling flow of waste into or out of a waste container. Such a valve apparatus may include a non-dismantlable valve body defining a flow channel for conveying waste, and at least one check valve secured within the flow channel and configured to allow waste to flow from an inlet to an outlet of the flow channel and to prevent waste from flowing from the outlet to the inlet.

An approach for assembling a maritime vehicle includes forming a keel panel from a single sheet of metal, forming a first side panel from a single sheet of metal, forming a second side panel from a single sheet of metal, and forming a lip member. The first side panel and the second side panel are temporarily coupled with the lip member. The keel panel is secured with the first side panel and the second side panel using a cold joining process.

An approach for assembling a maritime vehicle includes forming a keel panel from a single sheet of metal, forming a first side panel from a single sheet of metal, forming a second side panel from a single sheet of metal, and forming a lip member. The first side panel and the second side panel are temporarily coupled with the lip member. The keel panel is secured with the first side panel and the second side panel using a cold joining process.

The present invention relates to a novel apparatus and method for installing split line cutters on marine propeller shafts. The apparatus features a clamshell design comprising an upper and lower half, each with an inner cavity configured to accommodate a portion of the split line cutter. A hinge mechanism connects these halves, facilitating easy opening and closing around the propeller shaft. Key to this invention is a captive screw retaining mechanism within the clamshell, designed to hold screws in place even when unfastened, thereby simplifying the installation process and preventing loss of components. The apparatus includes a screwdriver opening aligned with a bolt cavity, allowing for engagement of captive screws. Additionally, the invention features temporary closure mechanisms, for secure handling during installation, and a retaining hole for attaching a line. This invention offers significant improvements in the installation of line cutters, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and ease of use.

The present invention relates to a novel apparatus and method for installing split line cutters on marine propeller shafts. The apparatus features a clamshell design comprising an upper and lower half, each with an inner cavity configured to accommodate a portion of the split line cutter. A hinge mechanism connects these halves, facilitating easy opening and closing around the propeller shaft. Key to this invention is a captive screw retaining mechanism within the clamshell, designed to hold screws in place even when unfastened, thereby simplifying the installation process and preventing loss of components. The apparatus includes a screwdriver opening aligned with a bolt cavity, allowing for engagement of captive screws. Additionally, the invention features temporary closure mechanisms, for secure handling during installation, and a retaining hole for attaching a line. This invention offers significant improvements in the installation of line cutters, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and ease of use.