SYSTEM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING OF CARGO UNITS, SUCH AS PALLETIZED CARGO IN CARGO VESSELS

摘要

A system for loading and unloading cargo units (15) in refrigeration cargo ships (10), comprising a first elevator (19), which is moveable in a vertical elevator shaft internally in the ship, and a second elevator (21), which is moveable along the outer side of the side (10a) of the ship, together with horizontal conveyors (25a, 25b, 25c) between the elevators (19, 21). An elevator shaft (20) for the first elevator (19) is arranged a substantial distance within the upper portion of the side (10a) of the ship, towards the midships line, to form a buffer zone (25) or intermediate storage zone for cargo units (15) in a region between the elevators (19, 21).