The present invention relates to a vessel having a superstructure that is movable to increase and/or reduce space in one of at least two zones on the deck of the vessel. The invention further relates to an amphibious vehicle having motive pods that move in an athwartship direction and then downwardl
The present invention relates to a vessel having a superstructure that is movable to increase and/or reduce space in one of at least two zones on the deck of the vessel. The invention further relates to an amphibious vehicle having motive pods that move in an athwartship direction and then downwardly when the motive pods are deployed. The invention further provides for a ramp arrangement for a vessel that allows for an increased amount of deck space, and facilitates ingress and/or egress from the vessel by cargo or passengers.
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1. A vessel comprising: a. a hull having a bow and a stern,b. at least one hull mounted superstructure, supporting a helm of the vessel, configured to translate, by a translation mechanism, whilst mounted relative to said hull between a first position towards the bow and at least one second position
1. A vessel comprising: a. a hull having a bow and a stern,b. at least one hull mounted superstructure, supporting a helm of the vessel, configured to translate, by a translation mechanism, whilst mounted relative to said hull between a first position towards the bow and at least one second position more proximate the stern, wherein said translation of the superstructure between the first and second position causes first and second zones between the superstructure and the stern and bow respectively to be reconfigured, where at least one of the first and second zones is able to be reconfigured to allow for accommodation of at least one person and/or vehicle thereat, andc. a deployable ramp arrangement secured to the hull and movable between retracted and deployed position at least partially by pivotal movement relative to the hull, and located at one of the bow and stern of the vessel configured to allow a vehicle to be loaded and unloaded onto and from said at least one of the first zone and second zone. 2. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one superstructure at least in part separates the first and second zones. 3. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vessel's centre of mass is aft of mid-ship in the first position and forward of mid-ship in the second position. 4. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vessel includes a balancing means suitable for ensuring the vessel's centre of mass remains substantially constant. 5. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vessel comprises a deck. 6. A vessel as claimed in claim 5, wherein the at least one superstructure is at least in part supported on said deck. 7. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one superstructure at least in part forms a housing. 8. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the superstructure is a combination of any one or more of the following, a. a pilot housing,b. a cabin, andc. a structure enclosing the helm. 9. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one superstructure is configured to at least in part translate along an axis. 10. A vessel as claimed in claim 9, wherein the axis extends between the bow and stern of the vessel. 11. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ramp arrangement forms part of the bow of the hull. 12. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hull comprises at least a pair of demi-hulls. 13. A vessel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vessel is an amphibious vessel. 14. A vessel as claimed in claim 5, wherein the width of a pathway provided by the ramp arrangement in its deployed position is wider than the deck. 15. A vessel as claimed in claim 14, wherein the width of the pathway provided by the ramp arrangement in its deployed position is wider than the deck, and equal to or smaller than the extended deck width of the vessel. 16. A vessel as claimed in claim 1 wherein the vessel comprises a. at least one or more deployable motive pods associated with a hull recess in the hull, and movable between i. a deployed position in which the vessel is movable on the motive pods over land; andii. a stowed position in which the motive pod are stowed for use while the vessel is travelling over water;b. at least one or more deployment mechanisms configured for moving the motive pods between their deployed position and their stowed position, each deployment mechanism associated with at least one motive pod and comprising i. a horizontal translation mechanism configured to move the motive pod between a proximal condition in which the motive pod is at least partially received into recess; anda distal condition in which the motive pod is located distally of the proximal condition;ii. a lowering mechanism for moving the motive pod between a lower position in which the lowest point of the motive pod is lower than the hull, andan upper position in which the motive pod is located in a position suitable for lateral movement into the hull recess. 17. A vessel as claimed in claim 16, wherein the vessel comprises hull recess covers for at least partially covering the hull recesses at least when the motive pods are in their stowed position. 18. A vessel as claimed in claim 17, wherein the hull recess covers are configured to reduce drag on the vessel when the vessel is moving through water. 19. A vessel as claimed in claim 17, wherein the hull recesses are disposed at least partially above the waterline of the vessel when the vessel is moving through water. 20. A vessel as claimed in claim 19, wherein the hull recesses are disposed above the waterline of the vessel when the vessel is moving through water, to thereby ensure that the motive pods are not submerged when the vessel is moving through water. 21. A vessel as claimed in claim 17, wherein the vessel comprises a flushing system for flushing water from a fresh water source through at least one or more hull recesses.
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