Floating support including a central cavity comprising a plurality of compartments
US6601531B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B19/002
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a floating support of the type having a cavity (1) within which a plurality of risers (2) can be positioned. According to the invention, the cavity (1) has a plurality of compartments (3) at the ends of which said risers (2) are in a production position (4), said compartments communicating with a central channel (5) at the end of which there is situated (6) a drilling derrick (7), said compartments being disposed transversely relative to said central channel (5).
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