WO2012067519A1 - Dispositif et procédé pour relier un navire à une installation - Google Patents

Dispositif et procédé pour relier un navire à une installation Download PDF

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WO2012067519A1
WO2012067519A1 PCT/NO2011/000323 NO2011000323W WO2012067519A1 WO 2012067519 A1 WO2012067519 A1 WO 2012067519A1 NO 2011000323 W NO2011000323 W NO 2011000323W WO 2012067519 A1 WO2012067519 A1 WO 2012067519A1
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Per Kristian Buene
Trond LANDBØ
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Dr. Techn. Olav Olsen As
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    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/14—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of ramps, gangways or outboard ladders ; Pilot lifts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/30—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures
    • 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
    • B63B2021/001—Mooring bars, yokes, or the like, e.g. comprising articulations on both ends
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/14—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of ramps, gangways or outboard ladders ; Pilot lifts
    • B63B2027/141—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of ramps, gangways or outboard ladders ; Pilot lifts telescopically extendable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B2221/00—Methods and means for joining members or elements
    • B63B2221/20—Joining substantially rigid elements together by means that allow one or more degrees of freedom, e.g. hinges, articulations, pivots, universal joints, telescoping joints, elastic expansion joints, not otherwise provided for in this class
    • B63B2221/22—Joining substantially rigid elements together by means that allow one or more degrees of freedom, e.g. hinges, articulations, pivots, universal joints, telescoping joints, elastic expansion joints, not otherwise provided for in this class by means that allow one or more degrees of angular freedom, e.g. hinges, articulations, pivots, universal joints, not otherwise provided for in this class

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  • the present invention is related to an arrangement and method for connecting a vessel to an offshore installation, preferably for transfer of persons and equipment between the vessel and the installation.
  • the invention is related to a solution for landing of a boat and transfer of persons and equipment between a boat and preferably an offshore windmill.
  • the solution is general, and can be considered to be used in any transfers of persons and equipment between a vessel and a fixed or floating construction.
  • WO 0015489 A1 discloses an arrangement for anchoring between a vessel and a fixed or floating construction.
  • the arrangement is based on a fixed bridge being mounted onto the vessel, and which, at its opposite end is arranged with a connection and guiding device towards the installation.
  • US 3426719 A1 and WO 2006 013342 A1 disclose a ramping arrangement being arranged on an installation, and that may be connected to a vessel for transfer of equipment, etc.
  • WO 2005 097591 A1 discloses an arrangement and method for connection of a vessel to a stationary object.
  • a footbridge is provided, which at one end is attached to the vessel and at the other end is connected to the stationary object, by that it is being equipped with a special attachment device at its underside.
  • NO 2009 1418 which also is a patent application from the present applicant, discusses an arrangement for connection of a vessel to an installation at sea, preferably for transfer of persons and equipment between the vessel and the installation.
  • the arrangement comprises a telescopic bridge arranged on the vessel, and which further may be moved from the vessel and be received at the installation.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide an arrangement and a method to connect a vessel to an installation.
  • the arrangement should be capable of easily and safely operation, also under bad weather conditions, i.e. with respect to waves and wind.
  • a further purpose of the present invention is to provide an arrangement and a method which facilitates for a controlled and secure execution and reversal of a transportation route between the vessel and the installation.
  • the aim of the present invention is to further improve the performance and return of the telescopic bridge, according to applicant's above-mentioned earlier patent application.
  • a further purpose of the present invention is that the arrangement shall have a simple and cost favourable design compared to existing solutions in the area.
  • an arrangement in order to connect a vessel to an offshore installation, preferably for transfer of persons and equipment between the vessel and the installation, comprising a telescopic bridge arranged on the vessel, displaceable guiding devices that can be angled out in a V-shape, and which buckles on a hawser between the end points and a receiving arrangement arranged on the installation for receiving the hawser and the telescopic bridge, further characterised in that the telescopic bridge at its anterior and lower area is arranged with a control device which can enclose around the hawser, by which the hawser constitutes a guiding structure for extension of the telescopic bridge to the receiving arrangement and reversal to the vessel.
  • the objectives of the invention is achieved by a method in order to connect a vessel to an offshore installation, preferably for transfer of persons and equipment between the vessel and the installation, by use of a telescopic bridge on the vessel, since the vessel is placed at an appropriate distance from the installation, displaceable guiding devices that can be angled out in a V-shape, and which buckles on a hawser between the end points and that is arranged on the telescopic bridge on the vessel, is moved away from the vessel and towards the installation such that the hawser is hooked onto a receiving arrangement arranged on the installation, whereby the hawser connects the vessel to the installation, the hawser is tightened up and the vessel is kept at a constant distance from the installation by means of a constant propeller force in the direction from the installation, and the telescopic bridge is extended out and connected to the receiving arrangement, whereby a transportation route between the vessel and the installation is provided, further characterised in that the extension of the telescopic bridge to the receiving arrangement, and return
  • Figure 1 depicts an embodiment of a section of the arrangement being mounted on a vessel
  • Figure 2 depicts the entire arrangement being in a first connection phase, including the section that is arranged on an installation,
  • Figure 3 depicts the entire arrangement being in a second connection phase
  • Figure 4 depicts the entire arrangement being in a finally connected condition between vessel and installation
  • Figs. 5a and 5b depict a detail of the connection between the vessel and the installation
  • Figs. 6a and 6b depict a further detail of the receiving arrangement
  • Fig. 7a depicts the telescope bridge of the arrangement during extension from the vessel to the installation or during return from the installation to the vessel
  • Fig. 7b depicts the telescopic bridge connected to the installation.
  • the arrangement 1 consists of a telescopic bridge 5 arranged on a pedestal 6, which in turn is mounted onto the vessel 25.
  • the telescopic bridge 5 can be arranged on the vessel's front section, rear section or midship.
  • the telescopic bridge 5 is arranged with an internal gliding telescopic section.
  • the telescopic bridge 5 is arranged with gliding guiding devices 13, 14 that can be angled out in a V-shape, and which buckles on a hawser 15 between its end points 11 , 12.
  • Figure 2 shows the entire arrangement, i.e. the section of the arrangement being mounted onto the vessel 25 and a receiving arrangement 20 arranged on the installation 30.
  • Figure 2 shows the vessel 25 placed at an appropriate distance from the installation 30.
  • the telescopic bridge 5 is adjusted with respect to the tilt angle and the gliding guiding devices 13, 14, in the form of flexible rails being brought towards the installation and angled out in a V-shape.
  • a hawser 15 buckles between the end points 11 , 12 of the guiding device. The hawser 15 is now in position to be lowered down behind a vertical stick 23 on the receiving
  • the guiding devices 13, 14 are in the form of flexible or soft rails which will have a large distance to the installation 30 during connection, and which does not do any damage to the installation even if contact should be made.
  • FIG 3 shows the hawser 15 placed behind the vertical stick 23, and connected to the receiving arrangement 20.
  • the receiving arrangement 20 comprises a bracket 21 with the outer vertical stick 23.
  • the gliding guiding devices 13, 14 are now pulled back into the telescopic bridge 5, and the hawser 15 is tightened up in order to reduce relative motions.
  • the vessel 25 can now be located, with a constant propeller force, away from the installation (will revolve around the weather).
  • the hawser 15 will ensure that the relative movements between the vessel 25 and the installation are significantly reduced, such that you afterwards may bring forward the telescopic section of the bridge 5 and enter it on the same stick 23 as the hawser is hanging behind, possibly a separate mooring design.
  • Figure 4 shows the telescopic bridge 5 brought forward and connected to receiving arrangement 20 on the installation 30.
  • the telescopic section of the bridge 5 is equipped with a flexible receiving device that can withstand impacts, and allows the bridge 5 to be placed on the stick 23, even when there are relative movements between the bridge 5 and the stick 23.
  • Figures 5a and 5b show a detailed embodiment of the connection between the flexible receiving device 7 of the bridge 20 and receiving arrangement 20 of the installation with the outer vertical stick 23.
  • a mechanism is arrangement on the bridge, that may come from the side and grab hold of a vertical tube and then to land the bridge on a soft surface at the bottom of the tube. This is because the hawser then arrests horizontal movements of the bridge end much better than the vertical movements, and thus has a better control of a lateral entry into a connection device than a vertical one.
  • the present invention is based on that the forces shall go through the hawser, also after the bridge is connected. This means that the bridge should be free to be adjusted in the longitudinal direction also during operation. This means that the hydraulic system that brings the bridge in and out must be released when it is connected.
  • Figures 6a and 6b show further details of the receiving arrangement 20 being arranged on the installation 30.
  • Figure 7a shows the telescopic bridge 5 in a phase of extension to the installation 30 after return to the vessel 25.
  • the telescopic bridge is in its anterior and lower area arranged with a control device which encloses the hawser 15.
  • the hawser 15 constitutes a guiding structure for the extension of the telescopic bridge to the receiving arrangement 20, and also for the return to the vessel 25.
  • the control device comprises a bracket 35 being arranged with a passage 37 for the hawser 15. Further, there is a passage 37 arranged with at least one horizontal guiding roller for the hawser 15. In this phase, the guiding roller 39 will be in its lower position such that it rests on the hawser 15.
  • Figure 7b shows the telescopic bridge 5 connected to the installation 30.
  • the guiding roller 39 will be in its upper position and at a distance from the hawser 15.
  • the control device for the hawser 15 ensures that the telescopic bridge 5, during the extension to the installation 30, is being completely controlled in relation to the receiving arrangement 20 and directed straight into this. Such operations are often carried out under poor weather conditions, which mean that the telescopic bridge 5 will move much up and down, so that it can be a challenge to manage and connect the telescopic bridge 5 to the receiving arrangement 20.
  • the control device according to the present invention solves this problem in an efficient and safe manner, and further provides a secure transfer of workers and tools or parts for maintenance operations on the installation. It should further be noted that the bridge will normally not take any anchoring forces.
  • the telescopic bridge 5 can be lowered onto the hawser 15, is released in all degrees of freedom except translation in the longitudinal direction of the bridge and rotation about this, and is pushed out as it is controlled along the hawser 15. In this manner, the vessel's translations and rotations acting on the bridge are reduced, resulting in a fixed point when the bridge is extended all the way to the anchoring point.
  • the control device ensures that the bridge cannot get off the hawser 15 when the bridge is pushed out along the hawser 15.
  • the horizontal guiding roller 39 is arranged within the passage 37 for the hawser 15.
  • the receiving arrangement 20 that is the outer vertical stick 23
  • Disconnection of the telescopic bridge from the installation 30 is carried out in a reversing manner in relation to the mounting.
  • the locking system of the receiving arrangement 20 is released and the horizontal guiding roller 39 is lowered, and thus the bridge is lifted off the outer vertical stick 23.
  • the telescopic bridge 5 can then be pulled back along the hawser 15 until it is completely retracted.
  • the hawser can then be disconnected at one end and pulled in (with a winch) as the vessel 25 leaves the installation 30.
  • the telescopic bridge 5 can then be rotated to a transit position, and the vessel 25 is ready to head ashore.
  • the method for connecting the vessel 25 to the installation 30 is shown, using the following steps:
  • the vessel 25 is placed at a suitable distance from the installation 30.
  • Gliding guiding devices 13, 14 are angled out in a V-shape, and buckles on a hawser 15 between the end pointsi 1 , 12 and which are arranged on a telescopic bridge 5 of the vessel 25, are moved away from the vessel 25 towards the installation 30, such that the hawser 15 is hooked onto a receiving arrangement 20 arranged on the installation 30, whereby the hawser connects the vessel 25 to the installation 30, the hawser is further tightened up, and the vessel is kept at a constant distance from the installation 30 by a constant propeller force in the direction away from the installation 30, and the telescopic bridge is brought out to the receiving

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L'invention porte sur un dispositif et un procédé pour relier un navire à une installation en mer, de préférence pour le transfert de personnes et d'équipements entre le navire et l'installation, comprenant un pont télescopique agencé sur le navire et comprenant des dispositifs de guidage coulissants qui peuvent diverger en une forme de V et qui se disposent en boucle sur une haussière entre les points extrêmes, et un dispositif de réception monté sur l'installation pour recevoir la haussière et le pont télescopique.
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