EP3532426B1 - Système de manipulation de cordage, navire équipé d'un tel système de manipulation de cordage et procédé de manipulation de cordage synthétique - Google Patents

Système de manipulation de cordage, navire équipé d'un tel système de manipulation de cordage et procédé de manipulation de cordage synthétique Download PDF

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EP3532426B1
EP3532426B1 EP17792215.0A EP17792215A EP3532426B1 EP 3532426 B1 EP3532426 B1 EP 3532426B1 EP 17792215 A EP17792215 A EP 17792215A EP 3532426 B1 EP3532426 B1 EP 3532426B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66D—CAPSTANS; WINCHES; TACKLES, e.g. PULLEY BLOCKS; HOISTS
    • B66D1/00—Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanisms; Capstans
    • B66D1/26—Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanisms; Capstans having several drums or barrels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66D—CAPSTANS; WINCHES; TACKLES, e.g. PULLEY BLOCKS; HOISTS
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    • B66D1/36—Guiding, or otherwise ensuring winding in an orderly manner, of ropes, cables, or chains
    • B66D1/38—Guiding, or otherwise ensuring winding in an orderly manner, of ropes, cables, or chains by means of guides movable relative to drum or barrel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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  • the present invention relates to the field of rope handling, in particular in offshore operations. More specifically, the invention relates to a rope handling system for handling of synthetic rope, comprising: a synthetic rope comprising at least a first and second rope section interconnected by a first connector; and a rope storage device. The invention further relates to a vessel provided with such a rope handling system and a method of handling synthetic rope.
  • the rope handling system is commonly applied in offshore operations, including deepwater lowering operations, mooring, and possibly also lifting operations.
  • the rope reel of the storage device is a tensionless reel.
  • the synthetic rope is e.g. made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, such as Deenema, Kevlar or Twaron.
  • a hoist device such as a crane wire may be used for lowering the synthetic rope, e.g. as described in US 8,235,228 .
  • traction winches are provided to tension the rope for use in offshore operations.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide an improved rope handling system for synthetic rope with such a connector.
  • the rope storage device comprises:
  • the first aspect of the invention also relates to a vessel provided with such a rope handling system, and a method of handling synthetic rope wherein use is made of such a rope handling system.
  • An advantage of such a rope handling system is that the connector is also spooled onto the rope storage device, as a result of which it is not necessary to interconnect the first and second rope section during spooling and/ or unspooling, e.g. after unwinding the second section. As such, the process of spooling and/or unspooling can be more efficient.
  • This aspect of the invention in particular relates to connectors, having a weight exceeding 1000kg.
  • the synthetic rope further comprises a third rope section interconnected to the second rope section by a second rope connector.
  • a rope section commonly has a length of at least 500 metres, e.g. 1000 metres.
  • a synthetic rope of two rope sections may consequently have a length of 2000 metres, and a synthetic rope of three rope section may be as long as 2-3km. Such a length is required for deep water operations.
  • an exemplary method of handling synthetic rope wherein use is made of a rope handling system, comprises the following steps:
  • a third rope reel is provided, adjacent and spaced from the second rope reel, onto which at least the length of the third rope section is spooled, and wherein a second connector storage space is provided between the second and third rope reels, into which the second connector is housed.
  • Embodiments comprising four or even more rope sections are also envisaged.
  • the rope handling system comprises a hoist device to deploy the synthetic rope.
  • a hoist device is for example a crane, comprising a hoist cable or crane wire.
  • This hoist cable can also be used to lower a load, and hence the length of this hoist cable can be added to the length of the synthetic rope.
  • a minimum length of such a cable generally a steel cable, is 500 - 750 metres.
  • rope sections of 500-750 metres can be lowered successively.
  • a common maximum length of such a cable is 3000 metres.
  • WO2009/048316 a crane comprising a deep water lowering cable of 3000 metres is disclosed.
  • the rope handling system further comprises a connection tool to connect the synthetic rope to a hoist cable.
  • a connection tool may e.g. weight 4000-5000 kg.
  • unspooling comprises the following steps:
  • the first rope section is provided with a fore runner of sufficient length, including safety windings, to control the deployment of this last section.
  • the rope storage device comprising the first and second rope reel, level winding mechanism and connector storage space is in embodiments supported by a stiff frame.
  • the first and second rope reel have a common spooling axle.
  • the level winding mechanism preferably extends across the common spooling axle of the first and second rope reel.
  • separate level winding mechanisms are provided for the first and second rope reel.
  • the level winding mechanism or mechanisms comprises individual settings for each reel.
  • a manual override is provided to handle the cross-over between the first and second rope reel, and to assist in landing the connector and housing it in the connector storage space.
  • a rope reel comprises a drum between two flanges.
  • the flange of the first rope reel adjacent the connector storage is provided with a slit for the passage of the first rope section
  • the flange of the second rope reel adjacent the connector storage is also provided with a slit for the passage of the second rope section.
  • Such slits are advantageously rounded and smooth to avoid damage of the synthetic rope.
  • the slits are preferably elongated and open at the circumference of the flange.
  • a winch drive is provided for the rope reels.
  • motors are provided to drive the rope reel(s), and possibly also motor brakes.
  • the level winding mechanism extends across the horizontal spooling axle, and comprises a horizontal guide over which a spooling device is movable.
  • the level winding mechanism may be electrically driven, and automatically or manually operated.
  • a spooling device having a quarter circle shape leading the synthetic rope from a horizontal unspooling direction to a vertical direction.
  • the synthetic rope is preferably spooled in an under-wound direction onto the rope reel.
  • the spooling device e.g. comprises diabolic rollers designed to support the rope and the connector when passing the spooling device.
  • the spooling device comprises guide plates to assure the connector orientation during passage.
  • the rope handing system is advantageously provided on an offshore vessel, e.g. a monohull vessel.
  • the synthetic rope can be deployed from the vessel from a board side, or through a moonpool provided in the vessel. It is also conceivable that the vessel is a semi-submersible.
  • a hang-off device adapted to engage the connector and suspend at least a rope section of the synthetic rope therefrom.
  • the hang-off device is designed to accommodate the connector.
  • the hang-off device comprises a catcher to guide the synthetic rope.
  • deploying a load comprises the following steps:
  • the rope handling system comprises:
  • the second aspect of the invention also relates to a vessel provided with such a rope handling system, and a method of handling synthetic rope wherein use is made of such a rope handling system.
  • An advantage of this aspect of the invention is that the connector, having a weight in air of 1000-3000 kg, underwater up to 2000 kg, can be safely and carefully transferred over horizontal distances.
  • This aspect of the invention in particular relates to connectors, having a weight exceeding 1000kg.
  • the rope storage device is provided at a horizontal distance from a deployment position, e.g. a board side of a vessel, one or more of such connector guide troughs are advantageous.
  • the trough is provided with a low friction material along the trough to protect the synthetic rope and the connector.
  • the sides and bottom of the trough are provided with coated pads.
  • the connector is provided with a low friction material, to assist sliding of the connector as it slides through the trough.
  • the trough is provided with rails and the connector with cooperating slides.
  • the transfer assembly may further comprise additional sheaves and guides.
  • guides are provided at the ends of the trough to guide the rope from the trough to the vertical plane.
  • Such guides e.g. comprise roller guides.
  • an end of the guide trough is provided above the level winding mechanism, and a swivelling guide is provided at this end to receive the synthetic rope from the level winding mechanism.
  • the orientation of the swivelling guide may follow the orientation of the level winding mechanism.
  • the rope handing system is advantageously provided on an offshore vessel, e.g. a monohull vessel.
  • the synthetic rope can be deployed from the vessel from a board side, or through a moonpool provided in the vessel. It is also conceivable that the vessel is a semi-submersible In embodiments, the connector guide trough is positioned at an elevated position
  • the rope handing system further comprising a hang-off device adapted to engage the connector and suspend at least a rope section of the synthetic rope therefrom.
  • the hang-off device is designed to accommodate the connector.
  • the hang-off device comprises a catcher to guide the synthetic rope.
  • an end of the guide trough is provided above the hang-off device.
  • an end of the guide trough is provided near the hang-off device and wherein a movable guide is provided at this end of the trough to either allow the connector to engage the hang-off device, or allow the synthetic rope to bypass the hang-off device.
  • the movable guide is an extendable guide.
  • the movable guide is e.g. movably by means of a hydraulic cylinder.
  • the rope handing system is advantageously provided on an offshore vessel, e.g. a monohull vessel.
  • the synthetic rope can be deployed from the vessel from a board side, or through a moonpool provided in the vessel. It is also conceivable that the vessel is a semi-submersible.
  • the rope storage device is provided below deck.
  • the connector guide trough is possibly provided on deck or at a distance above deck, allowing personnel and equipment to move around deck below the connector guide trough.
  • the rope handling system comprises a hoist device to deploy the synthetic rope.
  • a hoist device is for example a crane, comprising a hoist cable or crane wire.
  • the crane may be provided on deck of a vessel.
  • a third aspect of the invention relates to a rope handling system for handling of synthetic rope, comprising:
  • the third aspect of the invention also relates to a vessel provided with such a rope handling system, and a method of handling synthetic rope wherein use is made of such a rope handling system.
  • a movable guide is that a synthetic rope comprising at least a first and second rope section interconnected by a first connector is more easily deployable as the movable guide enables an easy switch between lowering the synthetic rope and engaging the connector.
  • the guide is extendable by a hydraulic cylinder, e.g. provided on deck of a vessel.
  • the connector has to be engaged by the hang-off device.
  • a top view of part of a vessel 1 is shown, which is suitable, inter alia, for deploying a synthetic rope on the seabed.
  • the vessel could also be of a different type, e.g. a semi-submersible.
  • the vessel could also be a platform, such as a tension leg platform or otherwise.
  • the vessel 1 has a hull 3 with a deck 2, a crane 20 and a rope handling system 100.
  • the rope handling system 100 is provided at a deck 2.
  • the synthetic rope is allowed to be lowered.
  • FIG. 2 An exemplary embodiment of a crane 20 adapted to lower the synthetic rope is shown in fig. 2
  • the hoisting crane is disposed in the vicinity of the same side of the hull as the rope handling system 100, which hoisting crane 20 has a vertical structure fixed to the hull 2.
  • the hoisting crane 20 will be described in more detail below.
  • the hoisting crane 20 which is illustrated in detail in figure 2 , has a substantially hollow vertical column 21 with a foot 22, which in this case is fixed to the hull 3 of the vessel 1. Furthermore, the column 21 has a top 23.
  • the hoisting crane 20 has a jib 24.
  • An annular bearing structure extends around the vertical column 21 and guides and carries a jib connection member 28, so that the jib connection member 28, and therefore the jib 24, can rotate about the column 21.
  • the jib connection member 28 forms a substantially horizontal pivot axis, so that the jib 24 can also be pivoted up and down.
  • a topping winch 30 provided with a topping cable 31 which engages on the jib 24.
  • the hoisting crane 20 comprises a hoisting winch 35 for raising and lowering a load, with an associated hoisting cable 36 and a hoisting hook 37.
  • the hoisting crane 20 further comprises a deep water winch 82 and an associated deep water cable 81 for raising and lowering a load.
  • the deep water cable 81 is guided via a lower cable pulley assembly 83.
  • such deep water winch and cable allow the lowering of subsea structures to water depths of at least 1000 meters, more preferably up to 3000 meters.
  • the lifting capacity of such a hoisting crane 20 may e.g. be 400.000 kg in waterdepths from 0-3000 metres. With the rope handling system of the present invention, the lifting capacity may be extended e.g. to 190.000 kg in waterdepths up to 6000 metres.
  • Such deep water winch and deep water cable may preferably be embodied as an abandonment and recovery (A&R) winch and cable.
  • A&R winch and cable is used in pipe lay operations to be able to abandon and recover a previously launched pipeline. For such purposes, it is required that the entire weight of the previously launched pipeline is suspended from an A&R wire.
  • top cable guide 40 provided with a cable pulley assembly 41 for the topping cable 31, and with a cable pulley assembly 42 for the hoisting cable 36, and with a cable pulley assembly 80 for the deep water cable 81.
  • One or more cable pulley assemblies 43 for the hoisting cable 36 and/or the deep water cable 36 and a cable pulley assembly 44 for the topping cable 31 are arranged on the jib 24.
  • the number of cable parts for each cable can be selected as appropriate by the person skilled in the art.
  • the winches 30 and 35 are in this case disposed in the foot 22 of the vertical column 21, so that the topping cable 31 and the hoisting cable 36 extend from the associated winch 30, 35 upward, through the hollow vertical column 21 to the top cable guide 40 and then towards the cable guides 43, 44 on the jib 24.
  • the top cable guide 40 has a rotary bearing structure, for example with one or more running tracks around the top of the column 21 and running wheels, engaging on the running tracks, of a structural part on which the cable pulley assemblies are mounted. As a result, the top cable guide 40 can follow rotary movements of the jib about the vertical column 21 and adopt substantially the same angular position as the jib 24.
  • the jib winch 31 and the hoisting winch 35 are arranged on a rotatable winch support 50, which is rotatable about a rotation axis substantially parallel with the vertical column 21.
  • the movable winch support 50 which is mounted movably with respect to the vertical column 21.
  • the winch support 50 here is located in the vertical crane structure, preferably in the region of the foot 22 under the circular cross section part of the column 21, and is mechanically decoupled from the top cable guide 40.
  • the support 50 could e.g. also be arranged in the hull of the vessel below the column, e.g. the foot could have an extension which extends into the hull.
  • the winch support 50 is a substantially circular platform which at its circumference is mounted in an annular bearing 51, with the winches 31, 35 arranged on the platform.
  • the annular bearing 51 is in this case such that the platform can rotate about a vertical axis which coincides with the axis of rotation of the top cable guide.
  • the bearing can have any appropriate design including trolleys running along a circular track.
  • the rotatable winch support 50 has an associated drive motor assembly 52 for moving the winch support 50, in such a manner that the winch support 50 maintains a substantially constant orientation with respect to the jib 24 in the event of rotary movements of the jib 24 about the vertical column 21.
  • the orientation of the winch support 50 with respect to the top table guide 40 likewise remains substantially constant, since its movements are once again the consequence of rotary movements of the jib 24.
  • the deep water winch 82 is positioned at a distance from the crane 20. Possibly, lower cable pulley assembly 83 is positioned below the movable winch support 50.
  • the deep water winch 82 and associated or integrated storage drum for the deep water cable is positioned in the hold of the vessel.
  • the deep water winch and associated or integrated storage drum is positioned as low as possible due to its large weight.
  • the deep water winch 82 and the cable pulley assembly 83 are mounted on a deep water winch support 84, which is preferably mounted in a fixed orientation with respect to the vertical column 21,22.
  • the deep water winch support is mounted moveable with respect to the vertical column 21, 22.
  • the associated deep water cable 81 extends from the deep water winch 82 through the rotation axis of the movable winch support, which is in this case through the center of the movable winch support 50, to the top cable guide and then to a hoisting cable guide on the jib.
  • an angle sensor 60 for detecting the position of the component 28 of the jib connection member 26 with respect to the vertical column 21, the drive motor assembly 52 of the winch support 50 having associated control means 53 which are in operative contact with the angle sensor 60.
  • a synthetic rope is shown comprising a first rope section 101 and second rope section 102 interconnected by a first connector 103. Also a third rope section 105 is schematically shown, interconnected to the second rope section 102 by a second rope connector 104.
  • the connector 103 is shown in further details in figs. 7a and 7b .
  • the connector 103 comprises an eyelet 103a, through which a shackle 104 can be inserted.
  • a shackle is in particular advantageous when the connector 103 is to be engaged by a hang-off device or by a hoist cable, e.g. by a hook of a hoist cable.
  • the connector 103 according to the invention has a weight exceeding that of 1000 kg.
  • connector 103 comprises a pulley 103b for the second rope section 102 and a pulley 103c for the first rope section 101.
  • a connector comprising such pulleys is advantageous to protect the rope and extend rope life time.
  • a rope storage device 110 is shown, here below deck 2 in the hull 3 of the vessel.
  • the rope storage device 110 comprises a first rope reel 111, having a horizontal spooling axle 112, onto which at least the length of the first rope section 101 is spooled, and a second rope reel 113, adjacent and spaced from the first rope reel 111, onto which at least the length of the second rope section 102 has been spooled, which is unspooled in figs 3 and 4 .
  • the first and second rope reel have a common spooling axle 112. The rope has been spooled in an under-wound spooling direction.
  • the third rope section 105 is spooled onto the first rope section 101 onto the first rope reel 111, and the second rope connector is housed in the connector storage space.
  • a level winding mechanism 120 extends across the horizontal spooling axle 112 of the first and second rope reels to spool in and/or spool out rope.
  • the level winding mechanism 120 comprises a horizontal guide 121 over which a spooling device 122 is movable.
  • Rope storage device 110 including rope reels 111, 113, connector storage space 114 and level winding mechanism 120 is supported by a frame 118 in the hull 3 of the vessel 1.
  • the spooling axle 112 is supported by the frame 118.
  • the spooling device 122 has a quarter circle shape, leading the synthetic rope from a horizontal unspooling direction to a vertical direction.
  • the spooling device e.g. comprises diabolic rollers (not visible) designed to support the rope and the connector when passing the spooling device.
  • the spooling device comprises guide plates 122' to assure the orientation of connector 103 during passage.
  • the rope storage device 110 further comprises a connector storage space 114 provided between the first rope reel 111 and second rope reel 113, into which the first connector 103 was housed.
  • the rope reels 111, 113 comprise a drum between two flanges.
  • the flange 111a of the first rope reel 111 adjacent the connector storage is provided with a slit 111b for the passage of the first rope section
  • the flange 113a of the second rope reel adjacent the connector storage is provided with a slit 113b for the passage of the second rope section.
  • a connector 106 here of similar design as the first and second connectors, is provided to connect a load L to the third rope section 106.
  • Hang-off device 200 is shown in detail in fig. 8 . It is mounted to the hull 3 of the vessel. Hang-off device 200 is adapted to engage/ accommodate a connector and suspend at least a rope section of the synthetic rope therefrom, thereby transferring the load into the ship's structure.
  • the transfer assembly 150 comprises a connector guide trough 151, supporting the connector as it slides through the trough.
  • the sides and bottom of the trough are provided with pads 151a, 151b, 151c with a low friction material, to protect the synthetic rope and the connector.
  • the transfer assembly 150 further comprise additional guides.
  • guides 152, 153 are provided at ends 151y, 151x respectively of the trough 151 to guide the rope from the trough to the vertical plane.
  • Guide 152 as visible in fig. 3 , comprises roller guides.
  • Guide 152 is a swivelling guide, visible in fig 4a , to accommodate the spooling angle of the rope departing from the level winding mechanism 120.
  • the end 151x of the guide trough 151 is provided near the hang-off device 200.
  • a movable, e.g. extendable guide 153 is provided at this end of the trough 151 to either allow the connector to engage the hang-off device, or allow the synthetic rope to bypass the hang-off device.
  • the guide 153 is able to extend further outboard to keep the synthetic rope free from the hang-off device 200 during lowering or retrieving empty rope.
  • the transition is advantageously done by a hydraulic cylinder, operated from deck.
  • Crane 50 comprises a hoist cable 55 with a hook 60, adapted to be attached to a connector of the synthetic rope.
  • the hook 60 has been attached to both a load L and connector 106 at an end of the third rope section 105.
  • the load can be picked up from deck by the hook 60, and slewed overboard by the crane 50, the third rope section 106 of the synthetic rope following the crane movement.
  • This third rope section 106 is positioned in the guide trough 151.
  • the movable guide 153 is provided at an extended position, further outboard to keep the synthetic rope free from the hang-off device 200.
  • the crane is provided with heave compensation during lowering of the load. Now crane 50 lowers the rope section 105.
  • movable guide 153 is provided closer to the vessel to allow engagement of connector 104 by the hang-off device.
  • the hook 60 can be released from the connector 106 and raised by the crane to engage connector 104.
  • the movable guide 153 is subsequently moved to the extended position to allow lowering of rope section 102 by the crane 50. Once connector 103 has been unspooled, the movable guide 153 is provided closer to the vessel, allowing the connector 103 to engage the hang-off device 200.
  • the load is transferred from the crane 50 to the synthetic rope.
  • the hook 60 has been released from connector 104, e.g. by an ROV.
  • the empty hook has been retrieved to the surface by crane 50.
  • the crane hook 60 is reconnected to the connector 103 to transfer the load back to the crane hook, and lower the load L further with the crane hook 60.
  • connector 103 is lowered, and rope section 101.
  • a connector 109 is attached to the end of rope section 101 opposite the end of connector 103.
  • This connector 109 can also be engaged by the hang-off device 200, allowing hook 60 of the crane to be disconnected from connector 103 and connected to connector 109.
  • the load L can be lowered further by the crane 50, with the length of hoist cable 55.
  • This hoist cable can measure another 3000 metres, lowering load L in the shown situation to a depth of 6000 metres in total: 1000 metres with each rope section 105, 102, 101 plus the hoist cable 55.

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  1. Système de manipulation de cordage (100) pour manipuler un cordage synthétique, comprenant :
    un cordage synthétique comprenant au moins une première section de cordage (101) et une deuxième section de cordage (102) interconnectées par un premier connecteur (103) ; et
    un dispositif de stockage de cordage (110) comprenant :
    un premier touret à cordage (111) ayant un essieu de bobinage horizontal (112) sur lequel au moins la longueur de la première section de cordage (101) est enroulée, et
    un mécanisme d'enroulement de niveau (120) s'étendant de part et d'autre de l'essieu de bobinage horizontal du premier touret à cordage pour enrouler et/ou dérouler le cordage,
    caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de stockage de cordage comprend en outre :
    un second touret à cordage (113) adjacent et espacé du premier touret à cordage (111), sur lequel au moins la longueur de la deuxième section de cordage (102) est enroulée,
    un espace de stockage de connecteur (114) prévu entre les premier et second tourets à cordage, dans lequel le premier connecteur est logé.
  2. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le cordage synthétique comprend en outre une troisième section de cordage (105) interconnectée à la deuxième section de cordage par un second connecteur de cordage (104), dans lequel de préférence la troisième section de cordage (105) est enroulée sur la première section de cordage sur le premier touret à cordage, et dans lequel le second connecteur de cordage est logé dans l'espace de stockage de connecteur.
  3. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les premier et second tourets à cordage ont un essieu de bobinage (112) commun, dans lequel de préférence le mécanisme d'enroulement de niveau (120) s'étend de part et d'autre de l'essieu de bobinage (112) commun des premier et second tourets à cordage.
  4. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 1, dans lequel un touret à cordage comprend un tambour entre deux brides, et dans lequel la bride (111a) du premier touret à cordage (111) adjacent au stockage de connecteur (114) est prévue avec une fente (111b) pour le passage de la première section de cordage (101) et dans lequel la bride (113a) du second touret à cordage (113) adjacent au stockage de connecteur est prévue avec une fente (113b) pour le passage de la deuxième section de cordage (102).
  5. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre un dispositif de levage (20) pour déployer le cordage synthétique, de préférence comprenant en outre un dispositif d'accrochage (200) adapté pour mettre en prise le connecteur et suspendre au moins une section de cordage du cordage synthétique à partir de ce dernier.
  6. Système de manipulation de cordage (100) pour manipuler un cordage synthétique comprenant :
    un cordage synthétique comprenant au moins une première section de cordage (101) et une deuxième section de cordage (102) interconnectées par un premier connecteur (103) ; et
    un dispositif de stockage de cordage (110) ;
    un ensemble de transfert (150) pour transférer le cordage synthétique ;
    caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble de transfert comprend une goulotte de guidage de connecteur (151) supportant le connecteur (103, 104) lorsqu'il glisse dans la goulotte, dans lequel de préférence la goulotte est fournie avec un matériau à faible friction (151a, 151b, 151c) le long de la goulotte pour protéger le cordage synthétique et le connecteur.
  7. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 6, dans lequel le dispositif de stockage de cordage comprend :
    un premier touret à cordage (111) ayant un essieu de bobinage horizontal (114) sur lequel au moins la longueur de la première section de cordage peut s'enrouler, et
    un mécanisme d'enroulement de niveau (120) s'étendant de part et d'autre de l'essieu de bobinage horizontal du premier touret à cordage (111) pour enrouler et/ou dérouler le cordage,
    dans lequel de préférence une extrémité (151y) de la goulotte de guidage est prévue au-dessus du mécanisme d'enroulement de niveau et dans lequel un guide de pivotement est prévu au niveau de cette extrémité pour recevoir le cordage synthétique du mécanisme d'enroulement de niveau (120).
  8. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 6, comprenant en outre un dispositif d'accrochage (200) adapté pour mettre en prise le connecteur et suspendre au moins une section de cordage du cordage synthétique à partir de ce dernier.
  9. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel une extrémité (151x) de la goulotte de guidage est prévue à proximité du dispositif d'accrochage et dans lequel un guide mobile, par exemple extensible est prévu au niveau de cette extrémité de la goulotte pour permettre au connecteur de mettre en prise le dispositif d'accrochage ou pour permettre au cordage synthétique de contourner le dispositif d'accrochage.
  10. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 6, comprenant en outre un dispositif de levage (20) pour déployer le cordage synthétique.
  11. Système de manipulation de cordage pour manipuler un cordage synthétique comprenant:
    un cordage synthétique comprenant au moins une première section de cordage (101) et une deuxième section de cordage (102) interconnectées par un premier connecteur (103) ; et
    un dispositif de stockage de cordage (110) ;
    un ensemble de transfert (150) pour transférer le cordage synthétique ;
    un dispositif d'accrochage (200) adapté pour mettre en prise le connecteur et suspendre au moins une section de cordage du cordage synthétique à partir de ce dernier,
    caractérisé en ce que :
    l'ensemble de transfert comprend un guide mobile (153) par exemple extensible prévu à proximité du dispositif d'accrochage pour permettre au connecteur de mettre en prise le dispositif d'accrochage ou pour permettre au cordage synthétique de contourner le dispositif d'accrochage.
  12. Système de manipulation de cordage selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le guide est extensible grâce à un cylindre hydraulique, par exemple prévu sur le pont d'un navire.
  13. Navire (1) prévu avec un système de manipulation de cordage (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.
  14. Procédé pour manipuler un cordage synthétique, dans lequel on utilise un système de manipulation de cordage selon une ou plusieurs des revendications précédentes.
  15. Procédé pour manipuler un cordage synthétique comprenant au moins une première section de cordage (101) et une deuxième section de cordage (102) interconnectées par un premier connecteur (103) ; comprenant les étapes consistant à :
    positionner un guide mobile (153) prévu à proximité d'un dispositif d'accrochage (200) dans une position permettant au cordage synthétique de contourner le dispositif d'accrochage ;
    raccorder la deuxième section de cordage (102) à un câble de levage (55) d'un dispositif de levage (20) ;
    dérouler la deuxième section de cordage d'un second touret à cordage (113) et abaisser la deuxième section de cordage avec le dispositif de levage, contournant ainsi le dispositif d'accrochage ;
    dérouler le premier connecteur d'un espace de stockage de connecteur (114) ;
    déplacer le guide mobile dans une position permettant au connecteur de mettre en prise le dispositif d'accrochage ;
    mettre en prise le premier connecteur grâce au dispositif d'accrochage et suspendre la deuxième section de cordage à partir du dispositif d'accrochage,
    lever le câble de levage ;
    raccorder le premier connecteur au câble de levage et dégager le premier connecteur du dispositif d'accrochage ;
    positionner le guide mobile dans la position permettant au cordage synthétique de contourner le dispositif d'accrochage ;
    dérouler la première section de cordage d'un premier touret à cordage (111) et abaisser la première section de cordage grâce au dispositif de levage.
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