Apparatus, system and method for tethering a subsea assembly
US12173585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for tethering a blowout preventer (BOP) of a subsea assembly under tension. The system comprising: a subsea mount arranged on a sea bed in spaced relationship to the BOP; a tethering member configured to tether the BOP to the subsea mount; a tensioning apparatus configured to apply a tension to the tethering member, wherein the tensioning apparatus comprises: a first tensioning mechanism configured to apply a first tension to the tethering member; and a second tensioning mechanism configured to subsequently apply a second tension to the tethering member, wherein the second tension is greater than the first tension.
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