Robert E. Howson
Engineering at English Turn Dr, New Orleans, LA
License number
Louisiana PLS.0001973
Issued Date
Jun 1, 1953
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2005
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
7 English Turn Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131
Professional information
Ocean Transport Of Pre-Fabricated Offshore Structures
US Patent:
4825791, May 2, 1989
Filed:
Jun 3, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/741024
Inventors:
Isaac R. Foster - New Orleans LA
Robert E. Howson - New Orleans LA
Donald Payne - New Orleans LA
Robert E. Howson - New Orleans LA
Donald Payne - New Orleans LA
Assignee:
McDermott International, Inc. - New Orleans LA
International Classification:
B63B 3544
US Classification:
114 72
Abstract:
A system and method for ocean transport of prefabricated offshore structures includes a self-propelled sea-going vessel having a submergible mid deck and one or more raised decks. Ballasting equipment is provided in the vessel for submerging the mid deck to a level at least deep enough to permit the floating of a shallow draft barge over the mid deck. The shallow draft barge carries a prefabricated offshore structure such as a drill jacket. The barge with the offshore structure loaded thereon is floated over the submerged mid deck, and the vessel is then deballasted to raise the mid deck. With the barge lifted out of the water, the barge is fixed to the vessel which may then transport the barge and its cargo over an ocean to any offshore drilling site.
Method For Joining Modules Of Ships
US Patent:
5325805, Jul 5, 1994
Filed:
Aug 5, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/102370
Inventors:
Robert E. Howson - New Orleans LA
Assignee:
McDermott International, Inc. - New Orleans LA
International Classification:
B63B 302
US Classification:
114 77A
Abstract:
A method for joining modules of ships. Ship modules are fabricated in individual bays of fabrication buildings and then moved out of the buildings for attachment together to form the ship on water. This eliminates the need for large dry docks or launch areas. The modules are floated and positioned such that the edges to be joined are adjacent or abutting each other. A flexible strap may be positioned tightly against the joint exterior to prevent water entry or a floating structure may be positioned under the modules such that a circular cross section backing seal the joint to prevent water entry. The interior of the modules is dewatered and the modules are then welded together. The modules may be positioned adjacent each other above the waterline through the use of a barge and dry dock to eliminate the need for dewatering.
Convertible Barge
US Patent:
4765776, Aug 23, 1988
Filed:
Nov 17, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/931283
Inventors:
Robert E. Howson - New Orleans LA
Assignee:
McDermott Incorporated - New Orleans LA
International Classification:
B63B 3502, F16L 104
US Classification:
405169
Abstract:
A convertible barge having self-contained modules positioned thereon containing pipeline processing equipment. The modules are removably attached to the deck of the barge and are provided with a closable opening on at least one end thereof for passing a pipeline portion therethrough to another module. Spacer modules may be positioned between the modules housing processing equipment so that modules of standardized dimensions may be used.