Method of and apparatus for installation of plate anchors
US9469960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for deploying one or more plate anchors on the seafloor prior to later installation (embedment) of the plate anchors using an installation tool such as a suction follower. The methods and apparatus may be used for batch-setting multiple plate anchors on the seafloor for a drilling vessel mooring in which the plate anchors and an installation tool are subsequently engaged for subsequent suction embedment of the plate anchors to design penetration depth.
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