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Three rail multi-directional direct cantilever skidding system

US8851797B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present subject matter provides a three-rail multi-direction direct cantilever skidding system suitable for an offshore drilling system, where the three-rail multi-direction direct cantilever skidding system comprises movable guides accommodating the cantilever of a Jackup drilling unit and enabling transverse skidding rails to provide direct support for the cantilever so the cantilever may be moved in both longitudinal and transverse directions.

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