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Well intervention semisubmersible vessel

US9731796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2014
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2003/147
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A well intervention semisubmersible vessel and method including a drilling rig further including a non-elevated derrick floor and a handling tower having a single point land out without riser tensioners. The vessel may also include a flush drill floor, a flush moonpool door, a lift frame and personnel access walkway wherein the lift frame is capable of being skidded into position by a skidding system capable of providing personnel access and wherein the skidding system comprises a plurality of skidding rails, at least one remotely operated vehicle, an intervention rising system and storage area, a crane, a moonpool and handling area, a moonpool trolley, at least one fluid pump, and/or at least one tank.

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