Subsea salvage operation using lifting magnet
US8141509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C1/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a subsea salvage operation using a lifting magnet. In one embodiment, a method of salvaging a submerged production platform includes deploying a salvage vessel to a wreckage site of the submerged production platform; lowering a lifting magnet from the salvage vessel to the submerged production platform; and activating the lifting magnet, thereby capturing at least a portion of the submerged production platform.
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