GB1459706A - Floating structures - Google Patents

Floating structures

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Publication number
GB1459706A
GB1459706A GB1366575A GB1366575A GB1459706A GB 1459706 A GB1459706 A GB 1459706A GB 1366575 A GB1366575 A GB 1366575A GB 1366575 A GB1366575 A GB 1366575A GB 1459706 A GB1459706 A GB 1459706A
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Prior art keywords
anchor
platform
deballasted
anchors
april
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Expired
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GB1366575A
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Offshore Co
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Offshore Co
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Publication of GB1459706A publication Critical patent/GB1459706A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H25/00—Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements; Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements
    • B63H25/42—Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/107—Semi-submersibles; Small waterline area multiple hull vessels and the like, e.g. SWATH
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/50—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
    • B63B21/502—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers by means of tension legs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B63B35/4413—Floating drilling platforms, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
    • B63B1/12—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
    • B63B2001/128—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly comprising underwater connectors between the hulls

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Foundations (AREA)
  • Revetment (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
  • Earth Drilling (AREA)
GB1366575A 1974-04-15 1975-04-03 Floating structures Expired GB1459706A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US460707A US3919957A (en) 1974-04-15 1974-04-15 Floating structure and method of recovering anchors therefor

Publications (1)

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GB1459706A true GB1459706A (en) 1976-12-31

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GB1366575A Expired GB1459706A (en) 1974-04-15 1975-04-03 Floating structures

Country Status (8)

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US (1) US3919957A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
JP (1) JPS50146093A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
BR (1) BR7502260A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
CA (1) CA1045472A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
DK (1) DK160075A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
GB (1) GB1459706A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
NO (1) NO751300L (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
ZA (1) ZA752011B (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)

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US4425056A (en) * 1981-08-17 1984-01-10 Conoco Inc. Tension control system for controlling the tension in platform supporting tension legs.
US4540314A (en) * 1982-03-25 1985-09-10 Fluor Subsea Services, Inc. Tension leg means and method of installing same for a marine platform
FR2554780B1 (fr) * 1983-11-14 1986-01-17 Inst Francais Du Petrole Procede pour la fabrication et le prepositionnement en vue de leur arrimage definitif, des lignes d'une plate-forme a lignes tendues
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CA1250491A (en) * 1984-10-22 1989-02-28 Jacek S. Pawlowski Semi-submersible drilling unit with cylindrical ring floats
SE445473B (sv) * 1984-11-09 1986-06-23 Offshore Ab J & W Grundleggningselement foretredesvis avsett for undervattensbruk och anvendning av detta
US4789271A (en) * 1986-07-29 1988-12-06 Halliburton Company Remote fluid transfer system and method for sub-sea baseplates and templates
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US6085851A (en) 1996-05-03 2000-07-11 Transocean Offshore Inc. Multi-activity offshore exploration and/or development drill method and apparatus
US6015245A (en) * 1997-09-08 2000-01-18 Frimm; Fernando C. Semisubmersible offshore vessel
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US6273193B1 (en) 1997-12-16 2001-08-14 Transocean Sedco Forex, Inc. Dynamically positioned, concentric riser, drilling method and apparatus
AU3872099A (en) * 1998-05-01 1999-11-23 Friede & Goldman, Ltd. Dynamically positioned semi-submersible drilling vessel
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US6443240B1 (en) 1999-10-06 2002-09-03 Transocean Sedco Forex, Inc. Dual riser assembly, deep water drilling method and apparatus
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US6701861B2 (en) 2002-05-03 2004-03-09 Friede & Goldman, Ltd. Semi-submersible floating production facility
SE526287C2 (sv) * 2003-06-04 2005-08-16 Gva Consultants Ab Semisubmersibelt offshore fartyg
WO2005099377A2 (en) * 2004-04-06 2005-10-27 Seahorse Equipment Corporation Ultra-deepwater floating platform
US7854570B2 (en) * 2008-05-08 2010-12-21 Seahorse Equipment Corporation Pontoonless tension leg platform
US20120141205A1 (en) * 2010-12-03 2012-06-07 Intelligent Organics Limited Mobile marine barrier system
GB2487101B (en) 2011-07-04 2014-01-08 Intelligent Organics Ltd Mobile marine barrier
GB2529481C (en) * 2014-08-22 2020-03-18 Subsea 7 Ltd Subsea dynamic load absorber
CN107406129B (zh) * 2015-03-19 2019-11-01 三星重工业株式会社 半潜式海上结构件
KR102674436B1 (ko) * 2015-12-24 2024-06-13 케펠 오프쇼어 앤드 마린 테크놀로지 센터 피티이 엘티디. 움직임이 적은 반잠수체
CN105857533A (zh) * 2016-05-10 2016-08-17 中国海洋石油总公司 三立柱浮式平台

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US2399656A (en) * 1944-12-07 1946-05-07 Edward R Armstrong Float
US2972973A (en) * 1958-05-06 1961-02-28 Ernest L Thearle Offshore platform
US3154039A (en) * 1962-07-25 1964-10-27 Jersey Prod Res Co Stable floating foundation
US3540396A (en) * 1968-06-07 1970-11-17 Deep Oil Technology Inc Offshore well apparatus and system
US3771481A (en) * 1971-05-03 1973-11-13 Santa Fe Int Corp Single column semisubmersible drilling vessel

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ZA752011B (en) 1976-02-25
JPS50146093A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1975-11-22
CA1045472A (en) 1979-01-02
AU7982075A (en) 1976-10-07
DK160075A (da) 1975-10-16
NO751300L (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1975-10-16
BR7502260A (pt) 1976-02-17
US3919957A (en) 1975-11-18

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PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee