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Method for installing a topside module on an offshore support structure

US8398338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GVA Consultants AB · SE

Inventors

Jan Rystedt · Handen, SE
Peter Ankarswärd · Mörbylånga, SE

Key dates

Filing date	May 19, 2010
Grant date	Mar 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 3, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE02B2017/0047
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Method for installing a topside module on an offshore support structure that in use comprises at least one support leg that extends a height above the water level. The method comprises the steps of supporting said topside module on a barge in a position adjacent to said at least one support leg and de-ballasting the barge to lift the topside module a height above water level.

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