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This invention is directed to a novel floating storage facility for fluid-like materials which can be used to store products in a water related environment. The floating storage facility module includes a waterproof pressure compensating diaphragm which is suitable for retaining a fluid-like product

This invention is directed to a novel floating storage facility for fluid-like materials which can be used to store products in a water related environment. The floating storage facility module includes a waterproof pressure compensating diaphragm which is suitable for retaining a fluid-like product within the diaphragm, and (b) a flotation collar associated with the diaphragm to enable the diaphragm to be immersed in a designated manner in the body of water.

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A self-contained mobile water floating storage facility module for fluid-like materials comprising: (a) waterproof pressure compensating hollow flexible diaphragm means which is suitable for retaining therein a fluid-like product within the interior of the diaphragm means, said diaphragm means being

A self-contained mobile water floating storage facility module for fluid-like materials comprising: (a) waterproof pressure compensating hollow flexible diaphragm means which is suitable for retaining therein a fluid-like product within the interior of the diaphragm means, said diaphragm means being enclosed except for an opening at the top which is maintained above the surface of the water; (b) flotation means associated with the diaphragm means, said flotation means being adapted to enable the majority of the diaphragm means to be immersed in the water while maintaining the opening of the diaphragm means above the surface of the water; and (c) containment means connected with the flotation means and the diaphragm means, said containment means enclosing a substantial portion of the diaphragm means below the surface of the water, and being open at the top to receive therein the top open end of the diaphragm means.