Ocean and coastal: buoy technology. Floating buoy solution offers dock side retrofit and improved stability in storms

A buoy design has been developed which satisfies the requirements of a multi-purpose vessel for unmanned or manned conditions. The basic design has been performed for a nominal diameter of 120 feet although the design lends itself to smaller and larger versions. When moored, the buoy design constitutes a stationary vessel, which is not affected by confused seas due to its axial symmetry. The overall design has focused on fabrication efficiency, ultimate stability, and safety.