MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621090353 A) filed by Marwadi University; and Saint Mary'S School on July 24, 2026, for Automated Passenger Evacuation Device For Safe Ship-To-Ship Transfer.
Inventors include Padhiyar Shaurya Kumarbhai; Dhudhat Priyank Gigneshbhai; Pranav Shukla; Pooja B. Hugar; and Siddharth R. Kala.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: An automated passenger evacuation device for safe ship-to-ship transfer, comprising a platform 101 for passenger transfer between a first ship and a second ship, a sensor network to monitor relative position, orientation, and movement of the ships along with passenger motion, an inflatable hollow structure 102 to form a cushioned enclosed passage for passenger transfer, an internal inflatable grid lining 103 to selectively inflate or deflate to control friction, distribute passenger load, and provide gradual deceleration during movement, a sliding plate 104 to impart a controlled pushing force for transporting passengers along the hollow structure 102, plurality of vertically mounted collapsible stabilization plates 106 to extend towards a water surface and provide stabilization against wave-induced motion, a gripper 108 to securely engage and transfer passengers requiring assistance onto the receiving ship, and the microcontroller to process real-time sensor data and regulate extension of the platform 101.
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