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- the present invention relates to a docking device for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure.
- Offshore structures e. g. monopiles, jacket structures or floating structures are increasingly used in particular with the growing demand for offshore wind farms.
- For erection, maintenance and repair of such offshore structures a safe, secure and cost effective transfer of personnel and light weight equipment between vessels and offshore structures is required.
- Transfer vessels with a so called intelligent bow fender—are known to facilitate transfer vessel to push towards bumper guards on e. g. a transition piece of a wind turbine installation detects the bollard push force applied on the fender which again is used to determine a minimum friction between fender and bumper guards on the monopile. The friction facilitates ability to maintain the bow of the vessel in a vertically stand still position.
- a transfer is only possible when the fixed-in-position bumper guards on the transition piece can be accessed exactly.
- this object is achieved in the above defined docking device in that it comprises a first docking component mounted on said vessel and a second docking component mounted on said offshore structure, whereby the first and second docking components are connectable such that bow or stern of the vessel can be elevated in the connected state.
- the inventive docking device is based on the idea that a safe and secure access and transfer to and from an offshore structure is possible when bow or stern of the vessel can be established in a secure and fixed position in relation to a second docking component mounted on the offshore structure.
- bow or stern of the vessel In the secure and fixed position bow or stern of the vessel is elevated in relation to the sea surface so that wave movement or wave impact do not impair the transfer.
- the offshore structure comprises several second docking components disposed in circumferential direction. Accordingly the docking device is capable of docking in all directions by elevating bow or stern beyond wave impact allowing for a safe and secure transfer of personnel and equipment.
- the first docking component is formed as a toothed wheel or a pinion and the second docking component is formed as a rack, whereby the first and second docking components act as a rack and pinion arrangement in the connected state.
- the rack and pinion connection is a strong and stable connection allowing bow or stern of the vessel to be elevated.
- the toothed wheel or the pinion of the first docking component can be actuated in order to elevate the vessel. Accordingly the transfer procedure starts with a docking procedure in which the first and second docking components are brought into a connected state followed by an elevation procedure. When the vessel has reached the elevated position a transfer of personnel and equipment from vessel to offshore structure and reverse is possible.
- the first docking component may comprise a retractable hook and a second docking component is formed as a railing, whereby the hook locks to the railing in the connected state.
- This embodiment has the advantage that the offshore structure can be accessed in all directions so that docking manoeuvres for facilitating a transfer during adverse weather conditions are possible.
- the retractable hook is connected to the railing of the offshore structure, afterwards the hook is retracted so that bow or stern of the vessel is elevated.
- the first docking component may further comprise a wire which can be fixed at the railing in the connected state.
- the wire takes the load from the vessel and unloads the retractable hook.
- a very safe and stable connection between the first docking component and the second docking component can be achieved when the hook comprises a hydraulic lock.
- a fender is disposed between vessel and offshore structure in order to protect them.
- the invention relates to a method for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure with a docking device.
- a docking device comprising a first docking component mounted on said vessel and a second docking component mounted on said offshore structure, whereby the first and second docking components are connected and bow or stern of the vessel are elevated safely beyond impact of actual sea state.
- FIG. 1 shows a vessel with an inventive docking device
- FIG. 2 shows the vessel of FIG. 1 approaching an offshore structure
- FIG. 3 shows the connection of the vessel to the offshore structure
- FIG. 4 shows the elevation of the vessel
- FIG. 5 shows a vessel with an inventive docking device according to a second embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 6 shows the vessel of FIG. 5 approaching an offshore structure
- FIG. 7 shows the connection of the vessel to the offshore structure
- FIG. 8 shows the vessel in an elevated state
- FIG. 9 shows the vessel and the offshore structure of FIG. 8 , whereby a wire is used.
- FIG. 1 a vessel 1 is shown which is equipped with a first docking component in the form of a pinion 3 .
- the pinion 3 is a toothed wheel which can be actuated, e. g. rotated by a motor.
- the rotatable pinion 3 is used for establishing a connected state with an offshore structure.
- FIG. 2 shows the vessel 1 approaching an offshore structure 4 .
- the offshore structure 4 is a monopile being used as a foundation for a wind turbine.
- the docking device can be used for other offshore structures like jackets, gravity foundations, drilling platforms or even semisubmersible structures as well.
- the offshore structure 4 is provided with second docking components 5 which are formed similar to a ladder.
- Each of said second docking components 5 comprises two parallel struts 6 , which are connected by cross struts 7 .
- FIG. 2 several second docking components 5 are provided in circumferential direction of the offshore structure 4 .
- FIG. 3 shows vessel 1 and offshore structure 4 in a connected state.
- the toothed wheels of pinion 3 are engaged in the clearances of the second docking component 5 at the outer side of the offshore structure 4 . This way stable and secure connection between vessel 1 and offshore structure 4 is established.
- FIG. 4 shows vessel 1 and offshore structure 4 in the connected state.
- the pinion 3 of the first docking component of the vessel 1 is rotated by a motor, consequently the bow 2 of the vessel 1 is elevated in relation to the sea surface 8 .
- the pinion 3 fixes the bow 2 vertically.
- First the bow 2 is levelled highest as a result of wave movement. After fixing the bow 2 will be elevated another short distance, typically a few centimetres to ensure bow clearance of vertical wave impact.
- the procedure implies in theory that only or primarily static vertical forces between docking components shall be accounted for during docking and undocking.
- the bow 2 of vessel 1 is elevated beyond wave impact. This allows for a safe and secure transfer of personnel and equipment to and from offshore structure 4 .
- the docking device as shown in FIG. 1-4 radically expands the weather window in which transfers can be performed compared to conventional docking devices.
- FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of a vessel 9 which is equipped with a first docking component in the form of a retractable hook 10 .
- the hook 10 is disposed at a retractable boom 11 which is actuated hydraulically. Opening and closing the hook 10 is performed hydraulically as well.
- FIG. 6 shows vessel 9 approaching an offshore structure 12 .
- the hook 10 of the retractable boom 11 is open.
- FIG. 7 shows vessel 9 and offshore structure 12 in a connected state. Vessel 9 and boom 11 are steered until hook 10 reaches the railing 13 . As the railing 13 is ring-shaped docking of hook 10 can take place even in adverse weather conditions. Once the vessel 9 has reached the offshore structure 12 the hook 10 is closed which clamps the railing 13 . After a stable connection state has been reached the retractable boom 11 is actuated such that it is levelled so that the bow 2 of vessel 9 is elevated in relation to the sea surface. The vessel 9 is lifted with its bow 2 so that it is no longer impaired by wave movement.
- FIG. 9 shows a similar embodiment whereby an additional wire is used in the connected state.
- the wire 14 is provided on a roll 15 on the vessel 9 .
- the wire 14 is in addition fixed at railing 13 so that the wire 14 takes the load from the vessel 9 .
- this connected state a transfer of personnel and equipment is possible in both directions.
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A docking device for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure is provided. The docking device includes a first docking component mounted on the vessel and a second docking component mounted on the offshore structure. The first and second docking components are connectable such that an elevation of a bow or stern of the vessel is facilitated in the connected state.
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- The present application claims priority to European Patent Office application No. 12166650.7 EP filed May 3, 2012, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to a docking device for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure.
- Offshore structures, e. g. monopiles, jacket structures or floating structures are increasingly used in particular with the growing demand for offshore wind farms. For erection, maintenance and repair of such offshore structures a safe, secure and cost effective transfer of personnel and light weight equipment between vessels and offshore structures is required.
- At present the transfer of personnel and equipment is performed by various vessel types and transfer systems. These range from transfer via small fast rescue boats till special vessels equipped with a motion compensated access platform.
- Transfer vessels—with a so called intelligent bow fender—are known to facilitate transfer vessel to push towards bumper guards on e. g. a transition piece of a wind turbine installation detects the bollard push force applied on the fender which again is used to determine a minimum friction between fender and bumper guards on the monopile. The friction facilitates ability to maintain the bow of the vessel in a vertically stand still position. However, in practice a transfer is only possible when the fixed-in-position bumper guards on the transition piece can be accessed exactly. Depending on the direction and force of the wind and/or water current and/or waves it may be very difficult to firstly guide the vessel to the accurate position of the bumper guards, but also to maintain the vessel in correct position afterwards.
- All known docking devices are not designed to operate in wave heights of more than 2 meters, accordingly the access of offshore structures is depending on weather or sea conditions.
- It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a docking device which enables a transfer to and from offshore structures even in adverse weather conditions.
- According to the present invention this object is achieved in the above defined docking device in that it comprises a first docking component mounted on said vessel and a second docking component mounted on said offshore structure, whereby the first and second docking components are connectable such that bow or stern of the vessel can be elevated in the connected state.
- The inventive docking device is based on the idea that a safe and secure access and transfer to and from an offshore structure is possible when bow or stern of the vessel can be established in a secure and fixed position in relation to a second docking component mounted on the offshore structure. In the secure and fixed position bow or stern of the vessel is elevated in relation to the sea surface so that wave movement or wave impact do not impair the transfer.
- According to a further development of the inventive docking device it may be envisaged that the offshore structure comprises several second docking components disposed in circumferential direction. Accordingly the docking device is capable of docking in all directions by elevating bow or stern beyond wave impact allowing for a safe and secure transfer of personnel and equipment.
- Preferably the first docking component is formed as a toothed wheel or a pinion and the second docking component is formed as a rack, whereby the first and second docking components act as a rack and pinion arrangement in the connected state. The rack and pinion connection is a strong and stable connection allowing bow or stern of the vessel to be elevated.
- According to the invention the toothed wheel or the pinion of the first docking component can be actuated in order to elevate the vessel. Accordingly the transfer procedure starts with a docking procedure in which the first and second docking components are brought into a connected state followed by an elevation procedure. When the vessel has reached the elevated position a transfer of personnel and equipment from vessel to offshore structure and reverse is possible.
- According to a second, alternative embodiment of the invention the first docking component may comprise a retractable hook and a second docking component is formed as a railing, whereby the hook locks to the railing in the connected state. This embodiment has the advantage that the offshore structure can be accessed in all directions so that docking manoeuvres for facilitating a transfer during adverse weather conditions are possible. During the docking procedure the retractable hook is connected to the railing of the offshore structure, afterwards the hook is retracted so that bow or stern of the vessel is elevated.
- In the inventive docking device the first docking component may further comprise a wire which can be fixed at the railing in the connected state. The wire takes the load from the vessel and unloads the retractable hook.
- A very safe and stable connection between the first docking component and the second docking component can be achieved when the hook comprises a hydraulic lock.
- In the inventive docking device it may be envisaged that a fender is disposed between vessel and offshore structure in order to protect them.
- Further the invention relates to a method for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure with a docking device.
- According to the inventive method a docking device is used comprising a first docking component mounted on said vessel and a second docking component mounted on said offshore structure, whereby the first and second docking components are connected and bow or stern of the vessel are elevated safely beyond impact of actual sea state.
- Further features of the invention are disclosed in the subclaims.
- The invention and its underlying principle will be better understood when consideration is given to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments.
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FIG. 1 shows a vessel with an inventive docking device; -
FIG. 2 shows the vessel ofFIG. 1 approaching an offshore structure; -
FIG. 3 shows the connection of the vessel to the offshore structure; -
FIG. 4 shows the elevation of the vessel; -
FIG. 5 shows a vessel with an inventive docking device according to a second embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 6 shows the vessel ofFIG. 5 approaching an offshore structure; -
FIG. 7 shows the connection of the vessel to the offshore structure; -
FIG. 8 shows the vessel in an elevated state; and -
FIG. 9 shows the vessel and the offshore structure ofFIG. 8 , whereby a wire is used. - In
FIG. 1 a vessel 1 is shown which is equipped with a first docking component in the form of apinion 3. Basically thepinion 3 is a toothed wheel which can be actuated, e. g. rotated by a motor. Therotatable pinion 3 is used for establishing a connected state with an offshore structure. -
FIG. 2 shows the vessel 1 approaching anoffshore structure 4. In this embodiment theoffshore structure 4 is a monopile being used as a foundation for a wind turbine. However, the docking device can be used for other offshore structures like jackets, gravity foundations, drilling platforms or even semisubmersible structures as well. - The
offshore structure 4 is provided with second docking components 5 which are formed similar to a ladder. Each of said second docking components 5 comprises twoparallel struts 6, which are connected by cross struts 7. As can be seen inFIG. 2 several second docking components 5 are provided in circumferential direction of theoffshore structure 4. -
FIG. 3 shows vessel 1 andoffshore structure 4 in a connected state. The toothed wheels ofpinion 3 are engaged in the clearances of the second docking component 5 at the outer side of theoffshore structure 4. This way stable and secure connection between vessel 1 andoffshore structure 4 is established. -
FIG. 4 shows vessel 1 andoffshore structure 4 in the connected state. In the connected state thepinion 3 of the first docking component of the vessel 1 is rotated by a motor, consequently thebow 2 of the vessel 1 is elevated in relation to thesea surface 8. Thepinion 3 fixes thebow 2 vertically. First thebow 2 is levelled highest as a result of wave movement. After fixing thebow 2 will be elevated another short distance, typically a few centimetres to ensure bow clearance of vertical wave impact. The procedure implies in theory that only or primarily static vertical forces between docking components shall be accounted for during docking and undocking. In this state thebow 2 of vessel 1 is elevated beyond wave impact. This allows for a safe and secure transfer of personnel and equipment to and fromoffshore structure 4. The docking device as shown inFIG. 1-4 radically expands the weather window in which transfers can be performed compared to conventional docking devices. -
FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of avessel 9 which is equipped with a first docking component in the form of aretractable hook 10. Thehook 10 is disposed at aretractable boom 11 which is actuated hydraulically. Opening and closing thehook 10 is performed hydraulically as well. -
FIG. 6 showsvessel 9 approaching anoffshore structure 12. When thevessel 9 approaches theoffshore structure 12 thehook 10 of theretractable boom 11 is open. - The
offshore structure 12 is provided with acircular railing 13.FIG. 7 showsvessel 9 andoffshore structure 12 in a connected state.Vessel 9 andboom 11 are steered untilhook 10 reaches therailing 13. As therailing 13 is ring-shaped docking ofhook 10 can take place even in adverse weather conditions. Once thevessel 9 has reached theoffshore structure 12 thehook 10 is closed which clamps therailing 13. After a stable connection state has been reached theretractable boom 11 is actuated such that it is levelled so that thebow 2 ofvessel 9 is elevated in relation to the sea surface. Thevessel 9 is lifted with itsbow 2 so that it is no longer impaired by wave movement. -
FIG. 9 shows a similar embodiment whereby an additional wire is used in the connected state. Thewire 14 is provided on aroll 15 on thevessel 9. After the connection between the first docking component, namely hook 10 andboom 11 and the second docking component, namelyrailing 13, has been established thewire 14 is in addition fixed atrailing 13 so that thewire 14 takes the load from thevessel 9. In this connected state a transfer of personnel and equipment is possible in both directions. - All above inventions implies a system operation, which eliminate or significantly reduce dynamic forces to be obtained in the docking system.
- Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiment, the present invention is not limited by the disclosed examples from which the skilled person is able to derive other variations without departing from the scope of the invention.
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1. A docking device for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure, the docking device comprising:
a first docking component mounted on said vessel and a second docking component mounted on said offshore structure,
wherein the first and second docking components are connectable such that an elevation of a bow or stern of the vessel is facilitated in the connected state.
2. The docking device according to claim 1 , wherein the offshore structure comprises multiple second docking components disposed in circumferential direction.
3. The docking device according to claim 1 , wherein the first docking component is formed as a toothed wheel or a pinion and the second docking component is formed as a rack, wherein the first and second docking components act as a rack and pinion arrangement in the connected state.
4. The docking device according to claim 3 , wherein the toothed wheel or the pinion can be actuated in order to elevate the vessel.
5. The docking device according to claim 1 , wherein the first docking component comprises a retractable hook and the second docking component is formed as a railing, wherein the hook locks to the railing in the connected state.
6. The docking device according to claim 5 , wherein the first docking component further comprises a wire which can be fixed at the railing in the connected state.
7. The docking device according to claim 5 , wherein the hook comprises a hydraulic lock.
8. A method for facilitating a transfer between a vessel and an offshore structure using a docking device comprising a first docking component and a second docking component, the method comprising:
mounting the first docking component on said vessel,
mounting the second docking component on said offshore structure,
wherein the first and second docking components are connected and bow or stern of the vessel are elevated in the connected state.
9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the first docking component is formed as a toothed wheel or a pinion and the second docking component is formed as a rack, wherein the method comprises using the first and second docking component as a rack and pinion arrangement in the connected state.
10. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the first docking component comprises a retractable hook and the second docking component is formed as a railing, wherein the hook locks to the railing in the connected state.
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