摘要 |
For transporting cargo in a ship (2), a barge (6-16) carrying cargo is received in a cargo space (27), a transport bottom (44) of the cargo space being partially flooded and the barge (6-16) floating into the cargo space (27). The barge (6-16) passes into the cargo space (27) through an access door (49). The door is closed and water is discharged from the ship (2) until the barge (6-16) is carried by the transport bottom (44). The ship then sails to a destination, where the door (49) is opened, the transport bottom (44) is flooded again at least until the barge (6-16) floats; and the barge (6-16) is delivered from the cargo space (27) via the opening of the access door (49). A method for loading, a shipping system and a cargo transfer station specifically adapted for use in combination with that method are also described. <IMAGE>
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