TUG BOAT - LNG BARGE SYSTEM WITH AN UMBILICAL POWER LINE

摘要

The disclosure relates to a transport-cargo vessel system configured for travel on water. The vessel system either includes a tug boat section and a barge section configured to interlock. The barge section is configured to carry liquefied natural was (LNG) and includes an LNG electric generator. In some embodiments, the barge section is configured to carry LNG and at least one additional cargo. The additional cargo may include a cargo for resupplying another vessel. The tug boat includes a propulsion system with an electric motor configured to receive electric power generated from multiple fuels. Electricity from the barge's generator is provided to the tug boat's motor via a power umbilical line.

主权项

1. A system for supplying electrical power from a first marine vessel to a second marine vessel, comprising:
an LNG fuel tank and an LNG-fueled electric generator on the first marine vessel; at least one electric motor configured to provide propulsion for the second marine first marine vesselvessel, and an electrical umbilical coupled between the LNG-fueled electric generator and the electric motor.