System and method for mooring of offshore structures

Details System and method for mooring of offshore structures System and method for mooring of offshore structures

2009-07-29

2011-11-01

Venne, Daniel (Department: 3617)

Ships

Mooring device

Line type

Reexamination Certificate

active

08047151

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for configuring and supporting mooring lines deployed on offshore structures, e.g. Spar-type platform, are provided with recessed portions that are located around the splash/ice zones for “cutting” through waves. An offshore structure may be provided with a chain tensioning mechanism that applies a desired tension to a hull chain and mooring line during mooring. Upon mooring the offshore structure, a chain lock mechanism maintains the tension in the hull chain and mooring line, while the chain tensioning mechanism releases a portion of the hull chain which is to be stored in a chain housing which is fully submerged underwater. This way, the recessed portions of the offshore structure around the splash/ice zones would be substantially free of the hull chains. Additionally, a disconnect mechanism may be provided to allow quick and safe disconnection of the offshore structure from the mooring position.

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International Property of Singapore; International Search and Examination Report; Singapore Application No. SG 200905095-6; Jul. 1, 2010; 9 pgs.

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