Subsea technology
US11525338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2021/505
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for tethering a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) or well head is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the system comprises an interface associable with the BOP, and more than one anchors disposed about the BOP. Each anchor is configured to carry or support a tensioning system arranged in operable association with a respective tether. Each tether is arranged so as to link a respective anchor with a respective operable means associated with the BOP. Furthermore, each of the respective operable means are configured in operable association with the interface such that tension in the tethers can be adjustable either individually or together as a group of two or more tethers, by way of the interface.
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