Offshore drilling and production structure

Details Offshore drilling and production structure Offshore drilling and production structure

1979-06-21

1982-02-09

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Marine structure or fabrication thereof

Floatable to site and supported by marine floor

405203, E02D 2302

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043147763

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an off-shore marine structure that provides an elevated support for a drilling and/or production platform. A structure comprised of three interlocking components is provided, the first component being a large foundation base installed on the sea bed; the second being a conical shaped support component which is engagable with the foundation base and which, releasably carries the third platform supporting component. In the preferred form, the platform supporting component comprises a centrally-disposed vertical column, means being provided to facilitate engagement of the column with the platform and the second component and to subsequently elevate the platform to an operating height above sea level.

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