SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE SYSTEM FOR USE IN TRANSFER OF MATERIAL

摘要

A ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore material conveying system comprises a load line extending between a supply station and a receiving station and means for keeping the load line under substantially constant tension. A self-propelled load carrying vehicle is arranged to travel along the load line and has means for reducing impact between the vehicle and one of the stations which may move with respect to the other.