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Multi-activity offshore exploration and/or development drill method and apparatus

US6085851A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1996
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2003/147
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A multi-activity driliship, or the like, method and apparatus having a single derrick and multiple tubular activity stations within the derrick wherein primary drilling activity may be conducted from the derrick and simultaneously auxiliary drilling activity may be conducted from the same derrick to reduce the length of the primary drilling activity critical path.

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