GB2444498B - Apparatus and method for recovery of marine structures - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for recovery of marine structures

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Publication number
GB2444498B
GB2444498B GB0624325A GB0624325A GB2444498B GB 2444498 B GB2444498 B GB 2444498B GB 0624325 A GB0624325 A GB 0624325A GB 0624325 A GB0624325 A GB 0624325A GB 2444498 B GB2444498 B GB 2444498B
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Prior art keywords
recovery
marine structures
marine
structures
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GB0624325A
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GB0624325D0 (en
GB2444498A (en
Inventor
Owen Baillie Osmotherley
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Oil States MCS Ltd
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Oil States MCS Ltd
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Priority to GB0624325A priority Critical patent/GB2444498B/en
Publication of GB0624325D0 publication Critical patent/GB0624325D0/en
Priority to PCT/GB2007/004654 priority patent/WO2008068482A1/en
Publication of GB2444498A publication Critical patent/GB2444498A/en
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Publication of GB2444498B publication Critical patent/GB2444498B/en
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D15/00—Handling building or like materials for hydraulic engineering or foundations
    • E02D15/08—Sinking workpieces into water or soil inasmuch as not provided for elsewhere
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C7/00—Salvaging of disabled, stranded, or sunken vessels; Salvaging of vessel parts or furnishings, e.g. of safes; Salvaging of other underwater objects
    • B63C7/16—Apparatus engaging vessels or objects
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
    • B66C1/00—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles
    • B66C1/10—Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting or lowering gear of cranes or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting lifting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
    • B66C1/42—Gripping members engaging only the external or internal surfaces of the articles
    • B66C1/44—Gripping members engaging only the external or internal surfaces of the articles and applying frictional forces
    • B66C1/445—Gripping members engaging only the external or internal surfaces of the articles and applying frictional forces motor actuated
    • B66C1/447—Gripping members engaging only the external or internal surfaces of the articles and applying frictional forces motor actuated by hydraulic or pneumatic motors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02B—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
    • E02B17/00—Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legs or offshore constructions; Construction methods therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02B—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
    • E02B17/00—Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legs or offshore constructions; Construction methods therefor
    • E02B17/0004—Nodal points
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02B—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
    • E02B17/00—Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legs or offshore constructions; Construction methods therefor
    • E02B2017/0039—Methods for placing the offshore structure
    • E02B2017/0047—Methods for placing the offshore structure using a barge
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02B—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
    • E02B17/00—Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legs or offshore constructions; Construction methods therefor
    • E02B2017/0052—Removal or dismantling of offshore structures from their offshore location

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Paleontology (AREA)
  • Earth Drilling (AREA)
GB0624325A 2006-12-05 2006-12-05 Apparatus and method for recovery of marine structures Expired - Fee Related GB2444498B (en)

Priority Applications (2)

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GB0624325A GB2444498B (en) 2006-12-05 2006-12-05 Apparatus and method for recovery of marine structures
PCT/GB2007/004654 WO2008068482A1 (en) 2006-12-05 2007-12-05 Apparatus and method for recovery of marine structures

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0624325A GB2444498B (en) 2006-12-05 2006-12-05 Apparatus and method for recovery of marine structures

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GB0624325D0 GB0624325D0 (en) 2007-01-17
GB2444498A GB2444498A (en) 2008-06-11
GB2444498B true GB2444498B (en) 2011-04-27

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DK2688829T3 (en) * 2011-03-25 2016-01-18 Société D Expl Du Pieter Schelte N V A method and system for coupling an offshore structure for a hoist installation the hoist block

Citations (2)

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GB713298A (en) *
GB2086969A (en) * 1980-09-08 1982-05-19 British Underwater Pipeline Improvements in or relating to the securing of structures to the sea-bed

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JPH09503038A (en) * 1993-09-30 1997-03-25 シエル・インターナシヨナル・リサーチ・マートスハツペイ・ベー・ヴエー Offshore platform structures and reusable foundation pile sleeves used in such structures
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GB0301895D0 (en) * 2003-01-28 2003-02-26 Bsw Ltd A gripping tool

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB713298A (en) *
GB2086969A (en) * 1980-09-08 1982-05-19 British Underwater Pipeline Improvements in or relating to the securing of structures to the sea-bed

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GB0624325D0 (en) 2007-01-17
GB2444498A (en) 2008-06-11

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