Floating tank for the maritime and fluvial transportation of liquids, especially petroleum and other fuels (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

摘要

Floating tank-cistern for the maritime and fluvial transport of liquids, especially petroleum and other fuels, characterized in that it is constituted by a unit of flexible structure, determined by a framework composed of steel wire ties and ties linked directly or indirectly to a master traction cable that axially passes through the reservoir, said frame being internally and externally coated with tarps or other fabrics and waterproofed bands not attackable by the hydrocarbons, and access being assured to the interior of the container by means of one or a few hatches of load duly associated to the frame, which are constantly maintained above the waterline thanks to some stabilization ballasts placed in the bottom of the tank. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)