Mooring and tensioning methods, systems, and apparatus
US10676160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2021/566
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of mooring a floating vessel having a fairlead stopper coupled thereto is provided. The method includes retrieving a line pre-reeved on the fairlead stopper, connecting the line to an upper end of a mooring line, retrieving a second end of the line, connecting the second end to a winch of the AHV, and hauling in the mooring line to apply tension thereto. Also disclosed are mooring lines and systems, including lines having tensioning connectors thereon, such as tri-plate connectors, for stretching lines.
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