Ships – Floating platform
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-24
2010-12-14
Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)
Ships
Floating platform
C405S204000, C405S209000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07849810
ABSTRACT:
A method of mating of a buoyant hull with a truss structure while at the installation site of the completed offshore structure. The buoyant hull is moored in place. The truss structure is placed in the water, self upends, and maneuvered near the buoyant hull. The buoyant hull and truss structure are rigged with lines to allow the truss structure to be pulled into engagement with the buoyant hull. The truss structure is lowered to a predetermined depth below the water surface but above the sea floor and the weight is transferred to the lines from the buoyant hull. The truss structure is aligned with the buoyant hull and lines from the buoyant hull are used to pull the truss structure into engagement with the buoyant hull. The truss structure and buoyant hull are rigidly attached together as is customary using grouting and welding.
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Cline Bobby P.
Ding Yun
Payne Jack Darryl
J. Ray McDermott S.A.
LaHaye D. Neil
Olson Lars A
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