Abstract

A system for collecting and separating floating debris and water from a body of water on a waterborne vessel includes at least one collection chamber, water discharge pump and sensor. The at least one sensor is communicably coupled to the water discharge pump(s) and configured to gather information about debris near or inside the vessel. At least one water discharge pump is automatically turned on and off based at least partially upon information gathered by the at least one sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface
• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• G01N 33/18 - Water
• B01D 35/05 - Floating filters
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• B63G 8/00 - Underwater vessels, e.g. submarines

Abstract

A system for collecting and separating floating debris and water from a body of water on a waterborne vessel includes at least one collection chamber, water discharge pump and sensor. The at least one sensor is communicably coupled to the water discharge pump(s) and configured to gather information about debris near or inside the vessel. At least one water discharge pump is automatically turned on and off based at least partially upon information gathered by the at least one sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface

Abstract

A system for processing floating solid debris recovered from a body of water on a vessel includes at least first and second debris processors. A first debris processor is disposed on the vessel between at least one intake opening and at least one discharge port, both of which are fluidly coupled to at least one chamber of the vessel. A second debris processor is disposed between the first debris processor and the at least one discharge port.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/08 - Devices for reducing the polluted area without removing the material
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface
• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

Abstract

Systems, apparatus and methods useful for collecting debris from a body of water on a vessel having at least one cargo compartment and at least a first pump fluidly coupled to at least one cargo compartment and configured to concurrently draw water and debris from the body of water into, and remove water from, the cargo compartment(s) include at least a second pump, distinct from the first pump and configured to remove debris from at least one cargo compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• E02B 15/08 - Devices for reducing the polluted area without removing the material
• C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

Abstract

An exemplary system for collecting floating debris from a body of water may include at least one ingestion head positionable at or proximate to the surface of the body of water, the ingestion head including at least one intake opening and at least one exit port fluidly coupled together, the ingestion head further including a vacuum cavity surrounding the at least one exit port so that the at least one exit port can be maintained submerged in liquid throughout debris recovery operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• B63B 25/08 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid
• B63B 27/24 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of pipe-lines
• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials

Abstract

An exemplary system for collecting floating debris from a body of water may include at least one ingestion head positionable at or proximate to the surface of the body of water, the ingestion head including at least one intake opening and at least one exit port fluidly coupled together, the ingestion head further including a vacuum cavity surrounding the at least one exit port so that the at least one exit port can be maintained submerged in liquid throughout debris recovery operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water

Abstract

Systems and methods capable of processing floating solid materials recovered from a body of water on a vessel are disclosed. In some embodiments, at least first and second debris processors are provided. The first debris processor may be disposed on the vessel between at least one intake opening and at least one discharge port, both of which are fluidly coupled to at least one chamber of the vessel. The second debris processor may be disposed between the first debris processor and the discharge port(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/08 - Devices for reducing the polluted area without removing the material
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface
• C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbons, e.g. oil
• C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

Abstract

Systems, apparatus and methods useful for collecting and separating floating debris and water from a body of water on a vessel, the vessel including at least one inflow regulator (IFR) chamber at least partially separated from a main collection compartment and at least one fluid discharge pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface

Abstract

Systems, apparatus and methods useful for collecting and separating floating debris and water from a body of water on a vessel, the vessel including at least one inflow regulator (IFR) chamber at least partially separated from a main collection compartment and at least one fluid discharge pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface

Abstract

Systems, apparatus and methods useful for collecting and separating floating debris and water from a body of water on a vessel, the vessel including at least one inflow regulator (IFR) chamber at least partially separated from a main collection compartment and at least one fluid discharge pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• E02B 15/08 - Devices for reducing the polluted area without removing the material
• C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
• E02B 15/10 - Devices for removing the material from the surface
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

Abstract

Apparatus, systems and methods for collecting debris from a body of water on a vessel include at least one inflow regulator (IFR) configured to be selectively actuated to adjust the height of at least a portion thereof relative to the surface of liquid in the vessel during debris collection operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
• C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for collecting debris from a body of water onto a waterborne vessel include at least one wave dampener and/or gate configured to limit inflow from the body of water into at least a first cargo compartment on the vessel to water and debris disposed at or near the surface of the body of water.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• E02B 15/08 - Devices for reducing the polluted area without removing the material

Abstract

System for collecting oil on a waterborne vessel from an oil spill area at or near the surface of a body of water includes at least three successively fluidly coupled cargo compartments. At least one suction conduit is fluidly coupled to each cargo compartment and configured to allow each successive cargo compartment to be concurrently substantially emptied of sea water and substantially filled with oil, starting with the aft-most cargo compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water

Abstract

System for collecting debris on a waterborne vessel from a body of water includes at least one wave dampener and/or at least one gate configured to limit inflow of water and/or debrisfrom the body of water into at least a first cargo compartment on the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 25/08 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid
• B63B 27/00 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials

Abstract

System for collecting oil on a waterborne vessel from an oil spill area at or near the surface of a body of water includes at least three successively fluidly coupled cargo compartments. At least one suction conduit is fluidly coupled to each cargo compartment and configured to allow each successive cargo compartment to be concurrently substantially emptied of sea water and substantially filled with oil, starting with the aft-most cargo compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/32 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for collecting pollution from open water
• E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials