RAFT Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B63B35/62 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to rafting, namely, to rafts. Proposed raft comprises raft sections arranged in crosswise rows coupled by side logs. Longitudinal raft cables are laid along extreme lateral raft sections to joint rows of raft sections. Raft sections in head and tail rows are interconnected by transverse rafting cables. Raft sections of stable buoyancy are placed at the centre of every row. Side logs are secured by ropes to raft sections flexible strapping and connected to longitudinal raft cables by first grip clips.

EFFECT: simplified design, decreased draft.

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