Multi-direction direct cantilever skidding system
US8926224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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