Semi-submersible maritime structure
US10618605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2241/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A semi-submersible marine structure is described. The structure includes a hull including a pontoon, a deck disposed above the pontoon, and a plurality of columns supporting the deck from the pontoon. The structure also includes a plurality of tendons supporting the hull from a seabed. The pontoon has the shape of a circular ring, and the plurality of tendons are arranged at regular intervals along an external circumferential surface of the pontoon.
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