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Multi-direction direct cantilever skidding system

US8926224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present subject matter provides a multi-direction direct cantilever skidding system suitable for an offshore drilling system, where the multi-direction direct cantilever skidding system comprises movable guides accommodating a cantilever of a Jackup drilling unit or other mobile platform and enabling transverse skidding rails to provide direct support for the cantilever so the cantilever may be moved longitudinally and transversely.

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