Mono Semi-Submersible Platform

Abstract

An offshore marine port including a plurality of individual modules of the same dimensions and alike size and shape, being attached to form a singular large platform and having apparatus either fixed or mobile, robotic or manned, pertaining to the handling and efficient movement of bulk; break bulk; liquids or cargo containers while being off-loaded or on-loaded to either bulk or break bulk vessels or barges; liquids vessels or barges; or cargo container vessels or barges. The ‘modules’ are constructed in a way as to most effectively provide for the movement of bulk; break bulk; liquids or cargo containers while transiting through the intended structure. The mono semi-submersible sections of each module, serves to allow for more usable arrears for below main deck operations, while still providing for ample research and development spaces and supporting laboratories.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A semi-submersible marine platform comprised of:
 a. the module or series of modules of varying sizes positioned at specific offshore ocean sites capable of servicing multiple ports including all major and intermodal ports incorporated in that region;   b. the module is made from marine steel; composite materials; aluminum; and other materials commonly utilized in structure construction;   c. the modules contain various non-specific lifting apparatuses which are specific to containerized cargo; bulk cargo; liquids cargo; and other specialized cargo, for removing and reloading cargo from various types of vessels arriving and departing the platform structure;   d. the module or series of modules is attached to the sea bed utilizing a anchoring technology and geosynchronous positioning system to maintain a desired position;   e. a propulsion system and or towing system for any kind of movement or repositioning;   f. shaft locking mechanisms and steel weldments for connection to adjacent modules, providing for connectivity and structural support of the module structure as a whole, while also providing for the capabilities of future expansion of said module structures;   g. an anti-biologic coating for offshore environment so that module is extremely tolerant of the offshore ocean environment including but not limited to the most marine contaminate biologics from ballast waters, currents, waves, wind, weather, air temperature or water temperature;   h. includes a command and traffic control center for vessels transiting, arriving and departing the module structure and surrounding waterways;   i. a docking system that can harbor multiple vessels for the purpose of unloading and loading passengers and cargo;   j. specialized high speed cranes, elevators and container moving equipment to work in conjunction with cargo ships;   k. a crews quarters to safely house personnel and visiting crews.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  and the capability to electronically and non-intrusively check cargo and manifests arriving, moving through and departing the module structure, and 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2  and the capability to move the cargos throughout the module structure in an automated, robotic and computer controlled manner, increasing efficiency and reducing costs, and 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3  and the capability to redistribute the cargos below the module structure utilizing ocean going, high speed container shuttle vessels capable of operating in harmony with the platform structure, and 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4  and the capability of electronically acquire, analyze and report autonomously and securely the cargos transiting through the module structure to all entities having involvement with the cargos, and 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5  and will redistribute cargo of various types, reducing stresses on the structure and infrastructure both inside and outside of the regional existing ports, and 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6  and that module structure will meet or exceed guidelines of all required governing agencies, classification agencies, and 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7  and that the module structure will be positioned in waters capable of, maximizing and servicing efficiently all regional ports, either in national or international waters, and 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8  and that the module structure is capable of supporting all aspects of vertical flight operations, utilizing helicopter pads, to and from the shore side, and 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9  and that the module structure will serve to enhance distribution of the global supply chain, and 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10  and that the module structure can be configured to efficiently distribute cargo that is described or classified as ‘bulk’ or ‘liquids’, and 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11  and that the module structures can be positioned to further the overall efficiency of cargo movement through out the worldwide system by leveling the costs of transportation of goods to all participating system members, and 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12  and that the module structures can be configured to house and carry out all operations endemic to oil refinery operations and gas liquification and de-liquification operations, and 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13  and that the module structures can be configured to accommodate metropolitan and suburban expansion, and 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14  and that the module structure can be used for additional services including but not limited to bulk cargoes, liquid cargoes, specialized oversized cargoes, research and development operations, on-going off-shore business operations, vessel husbandry and chandlery services, aqua farming, Emergency Staging for natural disasters, educational opportunities, ancillary business opportunities and conference and meeting places.