This invention is a floating docking port that allows ships to dock within the port structure and be loaded, unloaded, and refueled, while converting the energy generated from wave motion into a usable source of power. The docking port isolates the vessels from waves and adverse sea currents, which
This invention is a floating docking port that allows ships to dock within the port structure and be loaded, unloaded, and refueled, while converting the energy generated from wave motion into a usable source of power. The docking port isolates the vessels from waves and adverse sea currents, which allows for more effective cargo transfer. The docking port is extremely large and functions as a storage and distribution center for naval vessels. The loading and unloading of cargo and containers is accomplished by a container handling system that utilizes hoists, railed carriages, and cargo elevators to facilitate efficient loading and unloading of containers.
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1. An offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo, comprising: one or more separate protective docking enclosures where vessels dock and are raised above sea level in an enclosed wave pan to isolate the vessel from wave action;an overhead truss system spanning
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An offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo, comprising: one or more separate protective docking enclosures where vessels dock and are raised above sea level in an enclosed wave pan to isolate the vessel from wave action;an overhead truss system spanning at least some portion of the lateral width and at least some portion of the longitudinal length of the docking enclosure for moving one or more cargo containers to an associated rail transport system, said overhead truss system allowing vertical movement of said one or more cargo containers and lateral and longitudinal movement of said one or more cargo containers in said docking enclosure;said rail transport system connected to a cargo storage area where said one or more cargo containers can be stored after unloading from a vessel or before loading onto a vessel;a semisubmersible flotation system that provides some or all of the docking flotation requirements of the port; andone or more wave energy conversion and control pillars that stabilize the port and produce usable energy, said wave energy conversion and control pillars having a plurality of independent telescopic wave pistons situated on the perimeter of the docking port to provide stability to said docking port and to convert wave energy by interacting with other independent telescopic wave pistons located on said pillars on the docking unit, said conversion and control pillars providing power to a drive turbine to provide usable energy and propulsion to the docking port. 2. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 1, further comprising: a watertight barrier to the ocean creating an enclosure that isolates the docked vessel from the ocean; anda mechanism used to vertically lift said docked vessel above the ocean wave height, creating a downward force on the docking port causing tension on the port that stabilizes the docked vessel. 3. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 2, further comprising: a cable lifting system for lifting a vessel enclosure that includes a wave pan, and lifting to a level where the edge is above the wave height, said cable lifting system attached to the edges of said wave pan. 4. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 2, further comprising: a water pump system for lifting a docked vessel to a height above the mean ocean height. 5. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 1, further comprising: a sequential staggered wave pump piston system used to generate power for the structure that includes a displacer with a fluid chamber permitting fluid to rise and exit at a desired level. 6. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 5, further comprising: the pump piston system employing sequential lifting as wave action moves a piston head up and down to push fluid up into an elevated tank; anda turbine positioned to be driven and produce power as said fluid is released from the elevated tank. 7. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 5, further comprising: the pump piston system pumping fluid into troughs positioned at predetermined elevations; anda turbine positioned to be driven and produce power as said fluid is released from the elevated troughs. 8. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 5, wherein the pump piston system is part of the port support or suspension. 9. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 1, further comprising: a linear generator operated by wave action to generate power. 10. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 1, further comprising: vertical support for the dock provided by floating pillars, with multiple pillars embedded with a pump piston system and multiple displacers allowing fluid to rise and fall with wave action. 11. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 1, further comprising: the overhead truss system supporting multiple lifting hoist assemblies moving along the truss system, said truss system operating on either side of a docked vessel;the multiple hoist assemblies moving laterally on the truss system, and said truss system capable of longitudinal movement along at least a portion of the length of a docked vessel;an associated elevated rail system capable of transporting containerized and palletized cargo between the truss system and cargo storage areas within said dock;a computer control interface able to control and automate aspects of the cargo handling system; andcargo unloading and loading operations occurring concurrently. 12. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 11, further comprising: a hoist unit on the truss system lifts the cargo to a predetermined point where a carriage on the rail system positions underneath the cargo, at which time the hoist unit moves the cargo onto the carriage and uncouples from the cargo; andsaid carriage transports the cargo to an associated elevator to be moved to another location. 13. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 11, further comprising: a dockside rail system. 14. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 11, further comprising: the rail system integrated into the overhead truss system with at least two levels of lateral rails supporting cargo carriage movement. 15. A system for providing power to an artificial semisubmersible docking structure on the ocean surface, comprising: a sequential staggered discharge height wave displacement pump piston system employing a series of displacing bodies located on the periphery of the docking unit which move up and down independently from each other with wave action in a flotation unit with an internal fluid filled cylinder configured to closely fit the displacer so as to lift the internal fluid level to an elevated storage position;a drive turbine positioned to be driven as said fluid is released from the elevated storage position and powers said drive turbine, said drive turbine producing usable energy for the docking structure and propulsion of the docking structure in the water; anda docking port for isolating and docking a vessel to prevent wave effects on the vessel while it is loaded or off-loaded with cargo, said cargo loaded and unloaded using a computer controlled overhead truss system to move cargo between the truss system and a computer controlled rail carriage system moving cargo between the docking location and a cargo staging location. 16. The system for providing power to an artificial semisubmersible docking structure on the ocean surface of claim 15, further comprising: a linear generator operated by wave action to generate power. 17. The system for providing power to an artificial semisubmersible structure of claim 15 using ocean wave action, further comprising: using a sequential staggered wave pump piston system to move a piston head up and down in response to wave movement providing a pumping force to pump fluid to an elevated storage position;positioning a turbine to be driven and produce electricity as said fluid is released from the elevated storage position; andoperating a docking facility at the artificial structure with protective docking ports isolating docked vessels from wave movement to load or unload cargo, said cargo loaded and unloaded using a computer controlled overhead truss system to move cargo between the truss system and a computer controlled rail carriage system moving cargo between a docking port location and a cargo staging location. 18. An offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo, comprising: one or more separate protective docking enclosures where vessels dock and are raised above sea level in an enclosed wave pan to isolate the vessel from wave action;an overhead truss system spanning at least some portion of the lateral width and at least some portion of the longitudinal length of the docking enclosure for for moving of one or more cargo containers to an associated rail transport system, said overhead truss system allowing vertical movement of said one or more cargo containers and lateral and longitudinal movement of said one or more cargo containers in said docking enclosure;a mechanism coupled to said overhead truss used to vertically lift said docked vessel above the ocean wave height, creating a downward force on the docking port causing tension on the port that stabilizes the docked vessel;said rail transport system connected to a cargo storage area where said one or more cargo containers can be stored after unloading from a vessel or before loading onto a vessel;a semisubmersible flotation system that provides some or all of the docking flotation requirements of the port; andone or more wave energy conversion and control pillars that stabilize the port and produce usable energy, said wave energy conversion and control pillars having a plurality of independent telescopic wave pistons situated on the perimeter of the docking port to provide stability to said docking port and to convert wave energy by interacting with other independent telescopic wave pistons located on said pillars on the docking unit, said conversion and control pillars providing power to a drive turbine to provide usable energy and propulsion to the docking port; andsaid wave energy conversion and control system having a sequential staggered wave pump piston system used to generate power for the structure that includes a displacer with a fluid chamber permitting fluid to rise and exit at a desired level. 19. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 18, further comprising: a cable lifting system for lifting a vessel enclosure that includes a wave pan, and lifting to a level where the edge is above the wave height, said cable lifting system attached to the edges of said wave pan. 20. The offshore semisubmersible docking port structure for loading and unloading of cargo of claim 18, further comprising: the pump piston system employing sequential lifting as wave action moves a piston head up and down to push fluid up into an elevated tank; anda turbine positioned to be driven and produce power as said fluid is released from the elevated tank.
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