GARY WINTHROP VAN TASSEL
Pilots at York Pt Dr, Seaford, VA
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Virginia A2642943
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Airmen
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Authorized Aircraft Instructor
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Address
102 York Point Dr, Seaford, VA 23696
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System And Method For Containerized Transport Of Liquids By Marine Vessel
US Patent:
2014005, Feb 27, 2014
Filed:
Feb 15, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/768849
Inventors:
Gary W. Van Tassel - Seaford VA, US
Assignee:
ARGENT MARINE MANAGEMENT, INC. - Incline Village NV
International Classification:
B63B 25/08
US Classification:
114 74 R, 62 482, 123 1 A
Abstract:
A specialized vessel, of either ship or barge form, that is capable of holding a large number of ISO-sized intermodal LNG tanks and is configured to have the characteristics of both a tanker vessel (e.g., a gas carrier) and a container vessel. The intermodal LNG tanks connect to a piping system of the marine vessel and are thereby interconnected so as to allow the interconnected intermodal LNG tanks to behave as if they constitute a typical LNG vessel bulk liquid tank to facilitate efficient loading at a typical marine LNG terminal. The containerized intermodal LNG tanks are capable of discharging liquids to a marine terminal as if in a bulk mode, or of being disconnected from the common interconnection system to allow lift-off discharge of the intermodal LNG tanks at a typical cargo container port so that the intermodal LNG tanks can enter the existing intermodal transportation system.
System And Method For Transferring Natural Gas For Utilization As A Fuel
US Patent:
2013019, Aug 8, 2013
Filed:
Feb 4, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/366305
Inventors:
Gary W. Van Tassel - Seaford VA, US
Assignee:
Argent Marine Management, Inc. - Incline Village NV
International Classification:
F15D 1/00
US Classification:
137 1, 137557
Abstract:
Natural gas is produced when LNG that is contained in an insulated LNG cargo tank(s) of a non-self-propelled LNG carrier (i.e., a barge) evaporates as a result of heat leakage through the walls of the insulated cargo tank(s). The natural gas is transferred from the barge to a tugboat or a towboat that is equipped with natural gas burning engines through a flexible gas transfer assembly so that the tugboat is powered by the natural gas fuel. The pressure in the cargo tank(s) on the barge is, therefore, effectively managed to prevent or substantially reduce the buildup of pressure within the LNG cargo tank(s). The LNG can then be contained within the LNG cargo tank(s) for an appropriate period of time and can be delivered at an appropriate and acceptable equilibrium pressure and temperature.
System And Method For Transferring Natural Gas For Utilization As A Fuel
US Patent:
2013021, Aug 22, 2013
Filed:
Mar 15, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/840732
Inventors:
Gary W. Van Tassel - Seaford VA, US
Assignee:
Argent Marine Management, Inc. - Incline Village NV
International Classification:
F17C 13/12, F17C 13/00, B63B 27/34
US Classification:
137557, 137615
Abstract:
Natural gas is produced when LNG that is contained in an insulated LNG cargo tank(s) of a non-self-propelled LNG carrier (i.e., a barge) evaporates as a result of heat leakage through the walls of the insulated cargo tank(s). The natural gas is transferred from the barge to a tugboat or a towboat that is equipped with natural gas burning engines through a flexible gas transfer assembly so that the tugboat is powered by the natural gas fuel. The pressure in the cargo tank(s) on the barge is, therefore, effectively managed to prevent or substantially reduce the buildup of pressure within the LNG cargo tank(s). The LNG can then be contained within the LNG cargo tank(s) for an appropriate period of time and can be delivered at an appropriate and acceptable equilibrium pressure and temperature.
System And Method For Containerized Transport Of Liquids By Marine Vessel
US Patent:
8375876, Feb 19, 2013
Filed:
Dec 4, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/960490
Inventors:
Gary W. Van Tassel - Seaford VA, US
Assignee:
Argent Marine Management, Inc. - Incline Village NV
International Classification:
B63B 25/08
US Classification:
114 74R
Abstract:
A marine vessel, and a system and method of using the marine vessel, to facilitate the introduction of bulk liquid commodities, such as LNG, into the established and extensive worldwide intermodal transportation system, which is based on containerized shipments. The marine vessel is a specialized vessel, of either ship or barge form, that is capable of holding a large number of ISO-sized intermodal LNG tanks and is configured so as to have at one and the same time characteristics of both a tanker vessel (e. g. , a gas carrier) and a container vessel. The intermodal LNG tanks connect to a piping system of the marine vessel and are thereby interconnected in such a manner that allows the interconnected intermodal LNG tanks to behave as if they constitute a typical LNG vessel bulk liquid tank to facilitate efficient loading at a typical marine LNG terminal. The containerized intermodal LNG tanks are capable of discharging liquids to a marine terminal as if in a bulk mode, or of being disconnected from the common interconnection system to allow lift-off discharge of the intermodal LNG tanks at a typical cargo container port so that the intermodal LNG tanks can enter the existing intermodal transportation system for further distribution to the end user by other marine vessels, over-the-road truck, or by rail.
System And Process For Transporting Lng By Non-Self-Propelled Marine Lng Carrier
US Patent:
8499569, Aug 6, 2013
Filed:
Sep 12, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/222750
Inventors:
Gary W. Van Tassel - Seaford VA, US
Assignee:
Argent Marine Management, Inc. - Incline Village NV
International Classification:
F17C 3/10, F17C 13/08
US Classification:
62 482, 62 532, 62611
Abstract:
Marine LNG carrier and method of operating the marine LNG carrier. The LNG carrier carries LNG in at least one tank. Gas composed of evaporated LNG within the at least one tank is removed. The gas is fed to at least one gas consuming prime mover of the LNG carrier. Power is provided with the at least one gas consuming prime mover. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.