Off shore mooring system
US5566636A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mooring system for mooring a turreted vessel off-shore, which comprises: line pulling equipment mounted in the vessel turret; a block located in the water at a depth below expected wave action and at a distance from the vessel; a mooring line extending from the puling equipment, through a fairlead at the bottom of the vessel turret, through the block and back for releasable attachment to the vessel; and mooring tackle attached to the block and extending away from the vessel to an anchor. The mooring line and mooring tackle form a catenary between the vessel and the anchor which has a curve adapted to maintain the anchor securely attached to the sea bottom, and to maintain the block below the depth of expected wave action.
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