摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a swell limiting device (4) onboard a floating structure (1) for facilitating the transloading between the structure and a transfer ship, characterised in that it comprises on at least one of its sides (port, starboard) a pneumatic breakwater (4.2) comprising a perforated duct supplied with a gas from a pressurised gas source, said duct (4.2) being adapted to be submerged and for producing, when submerged, a gas bubble curtain (9) creating a stream against the swell for limiting the amplitude thereof on the protected side, thus permitting the secured docking and transloading of passengers, equipment and goods between said floating structure (1) and the transfer ship. The invention also relates to a floating structure (1) comprising the attenuating device of the invention.</p> |