Compliant platform with slide connection docking to auxiliary vessel
US5423632A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/502
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved method for conducting offshore well operations is disclosed in which a compliant platform is installed adjacent a selected well site and an auxiliary vessel is temporarily docked to the compliant platform to provide for support for the well operations which will be produced through the compliant platform. In the practice of the improved method, the compliant platform is isolated from vertical loads upon the auxiliary vessel docked thereto during the performance of well operations conducted for the compliant platform by the offshore auxiliary vessel. Another aspect of the present invention is an improved system for restraining an offshore drilling vessel temporarily to a compliant platform which uses a slide-connection for isolating the compliant platform from vertical loads upon the offshore drilling vessel during the well operations.
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