ПРИЧАЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПЛАВУЧЕЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ

Изобретение относится к причальной и демпфирующей системам для плавучей конструкции. Причальная система для плавучей конструкции содержит причальную конструкцию, такую как буй, дополнительную плавучую конструкцию или неподвижную башню. Причальная конструкция содержит поворотную платформу, способную вращаться вокруг вертикальной оси, соединительную конструкцию, приспособленную для обеспечения соединения между плавучей конструкцией и причальной конструкцией. Соединительная конструкция содержит узел жесткого кронштейна и маятниковые элементы. Узел жесткого кронштейна и маятниковые элементы на одном конце соединены с возможностью поворота, а другими концами приспособлены для соединения с плавучей конструкцией и причальной конструкцией соответственно. Демпфирующая система содержит, по меньшей мере, одну емкость для жидкости, содержащую жидкость и расположенную в причальной конструкции на расстоянии от вертикальной оси. Емкость для жидкости имеет такие размеры, что при колебательном перемещении ...

ПЛАВУЧАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ С ПЛАВУЧЕЙ НАДСТАВКОЙ И НАПРАВЛЯЮЩЕЙ ТРУБОЙ

Изобретение относится к добыче углеводородов из подводных формаций, более конкретно, к плавучей платформе и отсоединяемым узлам райзеров и соответствующим опорным конструкциям, используемым при такой добыче. Предложены плавучая система с плавучей надставкой и способ соединения и отсоединения плавучей морской платформы для добычи углеводородов от подводной плавучей надставки с райзерами, соединенными с ней с возможностью скольжения. Упомянутая плавучая система способна позволять жестким райзерам соединяться и отсоединяться и, как вариант, перемещаться между первым уровнем по высоте ниже плавучей морской платформы, таким как около плавучей надставки, и более высоким вторым уровнем по высоте около плавучей морской платформы независимо от трубной секции, арочной опоры и гибкого соединения для райзеров. Упомянутая плавучая система способна уменьшать напряжение райзеров посредством уменьшения изгиба, требующегося для райзера для образования цепной оттяжки или другой изогнутой формы, даже в случае ...

ЛЕДОКОЛ (ВАРИАНТЫ), СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ОДНООПОРНОЙ ШВАРТОВКИ И ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЯ СУДОВ

Изобретение относится к судостроению, в частности к конструкции ледокола, способу и системе одноопорной швартовки и обслуживания судов. Ледокол содержит корпус с выполненными в нем вертикальными сквозными направляющими шахтами и палубой. На палубе установлен водолазный пост с водолазной шахтой, выполненной в корпусе ледокола. Ледокол снабжен устройством для защиты гибкого шланга подводного трубопровода от воздействия льда, по 1-му варианту выполненным в виде цилиндра, снабженного направляющими для перемещения в вертикальной сквозной шахте, выполненной в кормовой оконечности корпуса. По 2-му варианту ледокол снабжен устройством для защиты гибкого шланга подводного трубопровода от воздействия льда, выполненным в виде понтона, имеющего шахту обслуживания гибкого шланга и установленного в положении по-походному на палубе. Система одноопорной швартовки и обслуживания судов снабжена ледоколом обеспечения рейдовой отгрузки нефти. Способ одноопорной швартовки и обслуживания судов проводят с помощью ...

БУЙ ДЛЯ ЗАГРУЗКИ ИЛИ ВЫГРУЗКИ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

Изобретение относится к бурению и касается конструирования буев для загрузки или выгрузки текучей среды, главным образом, нефти. Сущность: у буя, содержащего наружный элемент плавучести, установленный с возможностью введения и закрепления в открытой вниз приемной полости плавающего судна, и центральный элемент, установленный с возможностью вращения в наружном элементе, предназначенный к постановке на якорь на морском дне и приспособленный для прохождения среды между передающим трубопроводом, соединяемым при эксплуатации с нижним концом центрального элемента и системой трубопроводов на судне, центральный элемент имеет выступающий вниз корпус, имеющий наружную периферийную часть, примыкающую к и, по существу, соответствующую по форме наружной периферии смежного конца наружного элемента плавучести, и нижнюю часть, сужающуюся вниз от наружной периферийной части. 10 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

БУЙ ДЛЯ ЗАГРУЗКИ ИЛИ ВЫГРУЗКИ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

Центральный элемент имеет нижний корпус выступающей части, имеющий наружную периферийную часть, примыкающую и соответствующую наружной периферии смежного конца наружного элемента плавучести, и имеющий нижнюю часть, которая сужается вниз от наружной периферийной части. Ряд крепежных приспособлений для крепления верхних концов крепежных тросов для крепления буя крепят с интервалами по периферии наружной периферийной части корпуса выступающей части, и корпус выступающей части содержит по меньшей мере одну камеру плавучести для материала плавучести или балласта ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ ТЕКУЧИХ СРЕД МЕЖДУ СУДНОМ И ТУРЕЛЬЮ, УСТАНОВЛЕННОЙ НА ЭТОМ СУДНЕ

... 1. Устройство для транспортировки текучих сред между судном и турелью, установленной на нем с возможностью поворота вокруг по существу вертикальной оси турели и содержащей вертлюг, имеющий по меньшей мере один канал для текучей среды, соединенный с одним концом трубопровода для текучей среды, второй конец которого соединен с судном, отличающееся тем, чтооно дополнительно содержит вертлюжную вышку, установленную вокруг вертлюга и соединенную с остальной частью турели посредством подшипника вертлюжной вышки для поворота относительно указанной части турели вокруг оси турели;вертлюжная вышка посредством торсионного стопорного механизма по существу застопорена относительно судна для поворота вместе с ним;а указанный трубопровод имеет первый участок, проходящий свободно между судном и вертлюжной вышкой, и второй участок, проходящий между вертлюжной вышкой и каналом для текучей среды вертлюга,причем указанные участки трубопровода соединены между собой в месте, где он по существу неподвижно прикреплен ...

Fastening device for floats

Published without abstract.

Means for Establishing Electrical Communication between Ships and other Vessels and the Shore.

... 10,701. Possolo, A. G. May 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Buoys. - Telephone, telegraph, and powersupply cables e, from stations on shore, are led to a harbour buoy a, through which they pass by a central tube b, and terminate in a switchboard f in a water-tight box c supported on columns d. A ship can make fast to the buoy and complete the connexion to the cables c by means of cables i. The buoy carries a lamp h. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 3924/78, [Class 38, Electricity, Regulating &c.], and 24,099/92.

A device for guiding a loading/unloading buoy into a receiving space at the botom of a vessel

A device (10) for guiding of a loading/unloading buoy (2), especially during pulling-up into a receiving space (3) in the bottom of a vessel (1). The device has guide elements (41) on a guide cylinder (11) which is displaceable in the longitudinal direction during monitoring by monitoring means (32) and during side stabilization in order to bring the guide elements closer to the buoy (2). ...

Mooring buoy having a hole for the passage of a mooring chain

A mooring buoy has a hole passing through it for a mooring chain. The buoy has a main flotation part formed from flexible plastic filled with high density foam which provides the buoy with buoyancy, a core fabricated from high density resin which lines the hole to allow free running of the chain therethrough, a through pin which has an eye at each end, one for connection to the chain and one for the connection to a vessel and a stopper ball fabricated from high density resin which is formed around the pin to sit on top of the buoy and prevent the pin from passing through the hole. The buoy may be radar reflective and may have luminous impregnation in the outer flexible plastic of the main flotation part.

Method and assembly for transferring fluids between a first vessel and a second vessel

MOORING DEVICE

A loading/unloading buoy

A device for guiding a loading/unloading buoy into a receiving space at the botom of a vessel

Subsurface buoy and methods of installing,tying and dynamically stabilizing the same

A mooring line swivel connector for connecting chains

A mooring line swivel connector for joining together two lengths of chain comprises an elongate main body with first and second opposite ends (only one shown) which can swivel relative to each other, each end comprising a slot 60 for receiving a chain link, each slot defining a pair of side portions /jaws 62, 62', each side jaw having a recess 68 and a bore 70 extending from the slot to the recess, each end further comprising a pin assembly having a pin with a first head 76, a second head 86 and a shank 74, at least one of the heads 86 being a removable head which is secured to the pin by a locking member 88. The recesses define seats in which the peg / pin head rest. The securing member / removable head 86 may be a ring which has keyways and the locking member engages with the keyways to lock the securing member to the pin.

Moorings

A mooring comprises a mooring buoy 1 and a flexible mooring cable extending down from the buoy to an anchorage point 3. The upper run of the mooring cable is located within a length of flexible tubular hose 11, the upper end of the hose being secured to the tail 8 of the buoy with the hose- end axis substantially upright. The lower end of the hole 11 is secured to a buoyancy assembly 9 which is anchored to the anchor point 3 by the lower run 6 of the cable. The hose is chosen such that its natural torsion stiffness resists relative twisting between its ends, thereby avoiding kinks in the cable and the need for swivels in the cable. Localised flattening of the hose is avoided by arranging the inner diameter of the hose to be not much greater than the envelope diameter of the cable, and, particularly, in deeper water, by providing access for water to enter the hose, for example at one or both ends, so that local hydrostatic pressures over the inner and outer walls of the hose are equalised ...

MOORING SYSTEM

Improvements in or relating to mooring buoys for ships

... 884,496. Buoys. WRIGHT, K. L. Aug. 3, 1960 [July 16, 1959], No. 24408/59. Class 68(1). A safe working deck platform 6 for a temporary crew is located below the upper level of the buoyant, preferably polyhedral, hull 3 of the buoy. Extending down through the platform is a conical opening 1 for buoy bar device as shown in Fig. 4. The device is such as to be able to perform a gyratory universal movement in the opening relatively to the hull.

Improvements in and relating to buoys

... 860,032. Buoys. GARLAND, N. Jan. 21, 1959, No. 2239/59. Class 24. A buoy (Fig. 1) for mooring ships is provided with a shackle device comprising a ball 7 filled with lubricant, shackles 14 for the ship's rope, and sea-bed cable 16. The three connections to the ball are each made by pivot pins 24 and 17 so as to give two degrees of freedom, the lubricant serving to grease the pins 17. Stops 27 limit the swivelling movement. Restrainer 37 (Fig. 6). Alternatively, cable 16 may be connected to ball 7 through restrainer 37, the ball being connected thereto at 16a, the restrainer serving to limit the "rise" of the ball 7. The restrainer may likewise be a disc or ball. Mooring system (Fig. 9). Ships VI, V2 are secured to buoys A, B, C, D by cable 44, 49, the buoys being tethered to the sea bed by cables 34. Specifications 485,173, 771,644, 779,569, 779,970 and 781,634 are referred to.

TAUT INVERTED CATENARY MOORING SYSTEM

TAUT INVERTED CATENARY MOORING SYSTEM

TAUT INVERTED CATENARY MOORING SYSTEM

Process and device to moor a ship with a buoy, in particular with a buoy of loading.

IMPROVED FASTENING SYSTEM

MOORING BUOY

Mooring system

Water activated inflator for inflatable device and method of air deployment

Floating LNG Plant

Abstract The present invention relates to a Floating LNG plant comprising a converted LNG carrier with a hull and a plurality of LNG storage tanks wherein in that the floating LNG plant comprises: at least one sponson on the side of the hull, for creating additional hull volume, process equipment for LNG processing on the floating LNG plant, and a storage reservoir for storing fluids separated during the LNG processing, wherein the at least one sponson of the floating LNG plant provides double hull protection. Figure 1 7-- - A ...

A loading/unloading buoy

BUOY

INCREMENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF BUOY OR BUOY NETWORK

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a modular buoy deployment system including modules arranged to be assembled at a destination location and an aerial delivery apparatus arranged to deliver the buoy modules (202, 204, 206, 220) to the destination location. The modules are connectable to at least one other module and form a buoy (101) when assembled. The module buoy deployment system also optionally includes a platform (104) arranged to receive one or more aerial delivery apparatuses. Each module conforms to a delivery criteria of the aerial delivery apparatus. The module buoy deployment system also optionally includes a power system arranged to recharge the aerial delivery apparatus.

LANDING STAGE

A landing stage for an offshore wind power installation is provided. The landing stage includes both a mooring location for ships and a landing area for helicopters. A common route links the mooring location and the landing area to the installation. The landing stage may have a foundation separate from the foundation of the installation and supported on the seabed or floating in the sea. Logistical and infrastructural equipment may be located at the landing stage and accessible to both the mooring location and the landing stage, such as supply buildings, storage areas and navigational aids. In one embodiment, the landing stage is located on the lee side of the installation in relation to the prevailing direction of the wind at the installation site. A wind power installation including the landing stage is also described. The invention may also be used at shore installations.

TAUT INVERTED CATENARY MOORING SYSTEM

A Taut-Inverted-Catenary (TIC) mooring system may be implemented using only field-proven components. The mooring lines yield a positive uplift force on the anchors in all conditions. In the inverted-catenary configuration, geometric stiffness is provided by a subsurface spring buoy or distributed buoyancy elements on the line. The TIC system consists as much as possible of light-weight components, such as polyester fiber rope. Since the uplift force on the anchor is always positive, clearance between polyester rope and the seabed is provided. All geometric stiffness is provided by the spring buoy. Therefore, a ground chain between the seafloor anchor and the fiber rope is not necessary.

ARTICULATED MULTIPLE BUOY MARINE PLATFORM APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION

A marine platform (and method of installation) provides a plurality of buoys of special configuration, a platform having a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of attachment positions, one attachment position for each buoy, and an articulating connection that connects each buoy to the platform at a respective attachment position, the connection allowing for sea state induced buoy motions while minimizing effect on the platform. A method of installation places the platform (including oil and gas drilling and/or production facility) next to the buoys. Ballasting moves the platform and buoys relative to one another until connections are perfected between each buoy and the platform.

METHOD OF MOORING OF SHIP AND ARRANGEMENT TO ACCOMPLISH THE METHOD

The invention relates both to a method and to an arrangement of accomplishing mooring of ship in a definite position at a distance from land and with possibility to make the ship leave the moorage, and also to be able to return exactly to the same place later. The mooring is accomplished by means of a substantially ring-shaped mooring unit (6), which can be raised (4) and lowered (5) and which has a gap (7) along its periphery, which can be connected to (I) and disconnected from (II) the ship (1), respectively, by means of a connectable part (9) located below the surface of the water ( 8 ). Said mooring unit (6) makes it possible for the ship (1), with downwards protruding load (10) supported by the ship (1), to pass by after disconnection and lowering of said mooring unit (6), and to be rotated round an essentially vertical imaginary axis (11).

Buoy for mooring boat - has mooring ring inside protective body turning on vertical axis of float

The boat-mooring buoy comprises a float with mooring ring turning about its vertical axis. The ring (4) is contained inside a protecting body (3) with an aperture, and which also turns on the vertical axis (A) of the float (2). The ring can be roughly centred on this axis, while the body can be in the form of a basket, and spherical. ADVANTAGE - Maximum protection against damage to boat.

Plant for the creation of a body floating on a Wassermasse.

Dispositif de détection de la présence d'un bateau amarré à un corps mort.

La présente invention vise à mettre en place un dispositif simple de vérification de la présence d'un bateau amarré à un corps mort. La voie choisie consiste à mettre en place une détection de la présence d'un bateau amarré à un corps mort au travers d'un détecteur fixé, côté bateau, d'une aussière, le dit détecteur étant intégré dans la bouée qui porte l'extrémité de l'aussière et comporte un indicateur de flottaison qui indique la position du détecteur par rapport à son environnement aquatique permettant de signaler au moins les deux états qui sont „aucun bateau amarré“ lorsque l'extrémité de la aussière est dans l'eau avec le détecteur qui flotte à la surface de l'eau ou est immergé ou „bateau amarré“ lorsque l'extrémité de la aussière est attachée au taquet du bateau et que le détecteur est hors d'eau, ce signal étant envoyé par radio à destination de qui de droit.

Dispositif de détection de la présence d'un bateau amarré à un corps mort.

La présente invention vise à mettre en place un dispositif de détection de la présence d'un bateau (9) amarré à un corps mort. Un détecteur est intégré dans une bouée (8) qui porte l'extrémité de l'aussière côté bateau (7) et comporte un indicateur de flottaison qui indique la position du détecteur par rapport à son environnement aquatique permettant de signaler au moins les deux états qui sont „aucun bateau amarré“ lorsque l'extrémité de la aussière est dans l'eau avec le détecteur qui flotte à la surface de l'eau ou est immergé ou „bateau amarré“ lorsque l'extrémité de la aussière est attachée au taquet (10) du bateau et que le détecteur est hors d'eau, ce signal étant envoyé par radio à sa destination.

ANCHOR FOR AQUEOUS SHIPS

SYSTEM Of MOORING OF FLOATING BUOY HAS CENTRAL CHIMNEY

DISPOSITIF DE PARCAGE DE BATEAUX A FLOT

A)DISPOSITIF DE PARCAGE DE BATEAUX A FLOT. B)CARACTERISE EN CE QU'IL SE COMPOSE DE CAISSONS FLOTTANTS REGROUPES EN ENSEMBLES DE FORME GEOMETRIQUE QUELCONQUE, CHAQUE ENSEMBLE DE CAISSONS ETANT ANCRE AU FOND DE LA MER, DU LAC..., CHAQUE CAISSON ETANT ASSOCIE A UNE PASSERELLE LE LONG DE LAQUELLE AU MOINS UN BATEAU PEUT VENIR PRENDRE PLACE, ET LES CAISSONS ET LES PASSERELLES PORTANT DES ELEMENTS DE FIXATION PERMETTANT L'AMARRAGE DU OU DES BATEAUX.

Submersible mooring device with deflation means comprises mooring line, submersible body and compressed air generator; when filled with gas body rises to surface and after time lapse valve opens and gas expelled

L'invention concerne un dispositif de mouillage comprenant une ligne d'amarrage (4), un corps submersible (1) remplissant la fonction d'un corps mort ou d'un coffre et pouvant être immergé ou remonté à la surface, et un générateur de gaz comprimé (2), de préférence de l'air. Le corps submersible (1), rempli de gaz remonte à la surface lorsque le compresseur (2) est mis en marche. Après un certain laps de temps, une valve s'ouvre mettant en contact l'intérieur du corps submersible (1) avec l'air extérieur. Le gaz, sous l'effet de forces de pression positive est expulsé au moins en partie. Les forces de pression positives qui s'exercent sur le corps submersible sont dues soit à la nature souple du matériau constituant le corps submersible (ballon gonflable) soit à la présence d'une ouverture dans le bas de celui-ci (corps submersible rigide). L'élasticité propre du matériau souple et la force hydrostatique de l'eau lorsque le corps mort est remis à l'eau provoquent l'expulsion du gaz hors ...

DETECTOR OF LOAD SUPPORTEE BY a DEVICE Of MOORING

Mooring buoy

Buoy mooring system comprises swiveling ring on upper end of rod fitted in central duct

Les dispositifs existants actuellement sont constitués de tiges qui traversent la bouée sur toute sa hauteur, un anneau est soudé à chaque extrémité ou y est éventuellement vissé. Ces moyens provoquent la torsion, souvent la rupture des chaînes ou cordages difficiles à surveiller. Le dispositif proposé, comporte une tige (8) en forme d'épingle (12) en partie inférieure, sa longueur introduite dans la cheminée (11) est inférieure d'un tiers environ à la hauteur de bouée (9). Elle comporte une rondelle (7) d'arrêt. L'émerillon (4), en surface tourne sur une bague nylon (6) facilitant l'orientation. Un ou deux étais (15), suivant l'utilisation, permettent d'éviter le blocage sur l'écrou (1). Ce système d'amarrage est destiné à la plaisance, la pêche et le maintien d'engins flottants sur plans d'eaux.

Non-impacting device for anchoring e.g. pleasure boats in bays, has anchoring line including tip inserted in PVC tube, and maintained at unstuck state from sea bed, by buoys that are connected by leaded tip

L'invention concerne un dispositif qui permet de mouiller des bateaux ou engins flottants sans dégrader les fonds marins. Il est constitué d'un point d'encrage (14) d'un bout (2), d'un ballon type pavillon immergé, d'un ensemble de tubes (10), (11), (7), dans le quel passe un bout (12). L'ensemble bout (12) et tubes (10), (11), (7), sont maintenus décollés du fond par des bouées (6). Le dispositif selon l'invention est destiné au mouillage de bateaux de plaisance dans les baies dont les fonds sont couverts d'herbiers ou autres espèces protégées.

AMARSECUR BUOY

Dispositif d'amarre pour l'ancrage des bateaux sous tout type de bouée, bouée reliée par l'intermédiaire d'une chaine « fille » à une chaine « mère », elle-même ancrée sur un corps mort (béton posé au fond de l'eau), en mer (dans les ports ou corps-mort sauvage), les lacs, les cours d'eau ou autres. Dispositif d'amarre en une seule pièce caractérisée en ce qu'elle relie et protège la chaine fille, la bouée et l'amarre de bateau contre l'érosion mécanique ou toutes autres agressions mécaniques par frottements « fer sur fer » à chaque mouvement de la bouée.

BARGE TRIPENTE

Dispositif sous la forme d'une structure flottante, insubmersible, triangulaire, triangulé, modulaire ou démontable, de dimensions , de forme géométriques variables et se positionnant automatiquement au minimum résistant selon la combinaison des courants et d'eau et des vents (dessin1).

Mooring buoy for floating wind turbine

선박의 계류 방법 및 그 방법을 성취하기 위한 장치

... 본 발명은 육지로부터 일정 거리 떨어진 정해진 위치에, 선박이 해당 계류장을 떠나고 또한 이후에 동일한 위치로 정확하게 되돌아올 수 있게 해줄 가능성을 가지면서, 선박을 계류시키는 것을 성취하는 방법 및 장치에 관한 것이다. 상기 계류는 대체로 링 형상인 계류 유닛(6)에 의해 성취되고, 상기 계류 유닛(6)은 상승(4) 및 하강(5)될 수 있고, 둘레를 따른 갭(7)을 가지고 있고, 상기 계류 유닛(6)은 수면(8) 아래에 배치되는 연결가능부(9)에 의해 선박(1)에 연결(I)되고 선박(1)으로부터 분리(II)될 수 있다. 상기 계류 유닛(6)은 선박(1)이, 하향 돌출 로드(10)가 선박(1)에 의해 지지된 상태에서, 상기 계류 유닛(6)의 분리 및 하강 후에 상기 계류 유닛(6)을 지나쳐 가고, 기본적으로 수직방향인 가상 축선(11) 둘레로 회전되는 것을 가능하게 해준다.

aparelho para amarração de um flutuador usando uma plataforma flutuante submersa

TURRET MOORING

A connection between a turret mooring buoy (2) and a floating vessel (1) for restricting the relative motion between the buoy and the vessel in a horizontal plane comprising: at least one protrusion on one of the buoy and the vessel, at least one opening on the other one of the buoy and the vessel, wherein the protrusions are arranged to be placed inside the openings when the buoy and vessel are connected to each other.

MOORING SYSTEM FOR A CONVENTIONAL TANKER

Mooring system for a tanker, i.e. a mooring of a conventional tanker to an installation with fixed orientation, wherein a conventional tanker (3) which is to be moored to the installation is arriving in a direction favourable to wind, current and waves. By mooring a conventional tanker (3) in four points (A, B, C, D) on a tanker (3), wherein the hawsers to the points (C, D) are connected on board a platform (1) and hawsers to the points (A, B) are connected to two separate buoys (4, 5) and then tightening/slackening the hawsers until the tanker (3) has arrived in the desired/correct position.

Water intake system and floating vessel equipped with such a system

Disclosed is a water intake system for a floating vessel in a body of water, which includes within the hull of the vessel an intake compartment for taking in water from the body of water and a distribution compartment for distributing and supplying the water to one or more consumer units within the floating vessel. The intake compartment is arranged below a lowest operational draught of the vessel and has an inlet in a bottom region of the intake compartment. The intake compartment is coupled by a conduit to the distribution compartment for allowing water to flow into the distribution compartment. The water intake system further includes a water lift hose that is connected to the inlet and is extendible below the hull of the vessel.

Subsea cryogenic fluid transfer system

The current invention includes to systems and methods of transferring cryogenic fluids between two locations. More particularly, some embodiments of the invention are related to systems and methods of using cryogenic risers and rotatable connections for transferring cryogenic fluids, including liquefied natural gas, from an ocean going vessel to a second location. One embodiment of the invention includes a system for transporting a cryogenic fluid between a floating vessel and a second location. The system including a cryogenic riser, a submersible turret connector. The being riser adapted to allow the vertical position of the first end of the riser to be changed, the second end of the first riser located in a body of water and in fluid communication with the second location. The submersible turret connector connected to the first end of the first riser. The first connector adapted for releasably connecting to a first floating vessel located on the body of water so that a cryogenic fluid ...

Submersible mooring device provided with own deflation means

A buoyancy compensator for scuba divers having an integrated system for controlling the functions of inflation and discharge, which comprises a single control (20) stably connected to the inflatable vest (1) in a fixed position readily accessible by the scuba diver, and designed to perform the functions of inflation, by means of a push-button valve (21, 22), and of remote discharge, by means of a purely mechanical remote control consisting of a manoeuvring lever (26) which acts on a sheathed flexible cable (11, 12) in such a way as to exert a tensile force on the obturator (9) of a discharge valve (5) located on the vest (1) in a hydrostatically advantageous position and, in any case, a position at a distance from the single control (20). The inflatable vest (1) may have a mixed one bag/two bags construction.

Устройство для транспортировки текучих сред между судном и турелью, установленной на этом судне

Изобретение относится к области судостроения и касается судов, которые используются при разработке морских месторождений текучих сред, в частности углеводородов. Предложено устройство для транспортировки текучих сред между судном и турелью, установленной на этом судне для поворота вокруг по существу вертикальной оси турели. Турель содержит вертлюг, имеющий по меньшей мере один канал для текучей среды, соединенный с одним концом трубопровода для текучей среды, второй конец которого соединен с судном. Устройство также содержит гибкий мост, соединяющий часть турели с судном. Поворот этой части турели вокруг оси турели происходит по существу вместе с поворотом судна, но в то же время допускается смещение указанной части турели и судна или закрепленной на нем конструкции друг относительно друга. Мост поддерживает трубопровод для текучей среды, чтобы по существу снять нагрузки от этого трубопровода на вертлюг и его выходы. Технический результат заключается в улучшении эксплуатационных характеристик ...

СПОСОБ ШВАРТОВКИ СУДНА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ ЭТОГО СПОСОБА

Изобретение относится как к способу, так и к устройству выполнения швартовки судна в заданной позиции на расстоянии от берега и с возможностью покидать место своей стоянки, а также с возможностью последующего возвращения на то же самое место. Швартовку выполняют при помощи, по существу, кольцеобразного швартовного элемента (6), который может быть поднят (4) и опущен (5) и вдоль периферической поверхности которого образован зазор (7), при этом указанный элемент может быть, соответственно, присоединен (I) к судну (1) и отсоединен (II) от него посредством соединительной части (9), расположенной ниже поверхности воды (8). После отсоединения и опускания швартовного элемента (6) обеспечивается возможность прохода судна (1) вместе с выступающей вниз нагрузкой (10), поддерживаемой судном (1), а также поворот указанного элемента вокруг, по существу, вертикальной воображаемой оси (11). Изобретение позволяет повысить эффективность и безопасность выполнения швартовных операций. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, ...

СИСТЕМА ШВАРТОВКИ С ОТДЕЛЕННЫМИ ЯКОРНЫМИ ОТТЯЖКАМИ И/ИЛИ СИСТЕМОЙ ВОДООТДЕЛЯЮЩИХ КОЛОНН

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to shipbuilding and concerns vessels for hydrocarbon production. Vessel contains hull with tower, cavity in the tower and mooring buoy removably fixed in the cavity. Note that the buoy contains floating body and is load-carrying element for a number of marine risers extending to underwater well for hydrocarbon production and for a number of anchor lines connected with sea bed. When the buoy is attached to the cavity the buoy is fixed to lifting element connected with hoist on vessel to lift the buoy. Each anchor line and/or marine riser is connected by its top end with locking member, and the locking member is attached to pulling member. During lifting, each anchor line and/or marine riser is movable relative to floating body along the length of anchor lines and/or marine risers. After floating body has been connected with cavity the locking member engages with contact member on floating body thus supporting anchor line and/or marine riser hanging from floating body. Pulling member can be attached to mooring buoy by means of resilient device working in compression. EFFECT: better operational performance of mooring system. 10 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 519 456 C2 (51) МПК B63B 21/50 (2006.01) B63B 22/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2011142031/11, 18.03.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 18.03.2010 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): ЛАВАНЬЯ Филипп (MC), КОННОЛЬТ Ксавье (US), ВОГТ Кристоф (MC) 18.03.2009 EP 09155471.7 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.04.2013 Бюл. № 23 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): СИНГЛ БОЙ МУРИНГС ИНК. (CH) (45) Опубликовано: 10.06.2014 Бюл. № 16 9930963 A1, 24.06.1999. US 5651708 A, 29.07.1997. US 2002117098 A1, 29.08.2002. US 5339760 A, 23.08.1994. US 4892495 A, 09.01.1990 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 18.10.2011 2 5 1 ...

НАВИГАЦИОННЫЙ РАДИООПТИЧЕСКИЙ УГОЛКОВЫЙ ОТРАЖАТЕЛЬ НАПРАВЛЕННОГО ДЕЙСТВИЯ СО СВЕТООТРАЖАЮЩИМИ ГРАНЯМИ

FIELD: radio engineering, communication. SUBSTANCE: navigational radiooptical angle reflector of directional action is a trihedral angle reflector with triangular metallic or metallized faces with a radio-transparent light-reflecting coating with white, red, green or yellow emission colours. A light source is installed at the top of the angle reflector. The emission colour of the light source corresponds to the colour of the light-reflecting coating of the faces. EFFECT: providing the possibility of signal feeding in the passive mode when the reflector is illuminated by the light stream of the ship's searchlight. 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 634 550 C2 (51) МПК H01Q 15/18 (2006.01) B63B 22/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016114834, 15.04.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 15.04.2016 Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 15.04.2016 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 19.10.2017 Бюл. № 29 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2572795 C1, 20.01.2016. US (54) НАВИГАЦИОННЫЙ РАДИООПТИЧЕСКИЙ УГОЛКОВЫЙ ОТРАЖАТЕЛЬ НАПРАВЛЕННОГО ДЕЙСТВИЯ СО СВЕТООТРАЖАЮЩИМИ ГРАНЯМИ (57) Реферат: Навигационный радиооптический уголковый установлен источник света. Цвет излучения отражатель направленного действия представляет источника света соответствует цвету собой трехгранный уголковый отражатель с светоотражающего покрытия граней. треугольными металлическими или Технический результат заключается в обеспечении металлизированными гранями с возможности подачи сигналов в пассивном радиопрозрачным светоотражающим покрытием режиме при освещении отражателя световым с белым, красным, зеленым или желтым цветами потоком судового прожектора. 3 ил. свечения. В вершине уголкового отражателя R U 2 6 3 4 5 5 0 20030107519 A1, 12.06.2003. US 4148033 A1, 03.04.1979. US 4037228 A1, 19.07.1977. Стр.: 1 C 2 C 2 Адрес для переписки: 634050, г. Томск, пр. ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ К ПЛАВАЮЩЕМУ СУДНУ

Изобретение относится к области судостроения и касается транспортировки текучей среды к плавающему судну от подводного терминала. Предложена система для транспортировки текучей среды к плавающему судну, содержащая погруженный буй, соединенный с гибким передающим трубопроводом для транспортировки текучей среды от подводного оборудования и установленный с возможностью удержания погруженным на заданной глубине при его неиспользовании, расположенные на палубе судна подъемное и стыковочное устройства, выполненные с возможностью соединения с гибким передающим трубопроводом, подъемное устройство включает в себя аппарат-носитель, оснащенный движительно-рулевым комплексом и телевизионно-оптическим оборудованием, подводное оборудование выполнено в виде терминала с гидроакустическими и световыми маячками. На окончании гибкого передающего трубопровода закреплено кольцо, служащее для подъема гибкого передающего трубопровода на плавающее судно и оснащенное гидроакустическими и световыми маячками, погруженный ...

БУРОВОЕ СУДНО И ДОБЫЧА В ЛЕДЯНЫХ ВОДАХ

... 1. Судно для бурения нефтяных и/или газовых скважин, выполненное с возможностью бурения через бурильную водоотделяющую колонну, проходящую от скважины на морском дне к турели, установленной на судне и выполненную с возможностью отсоединения от судна при нахождении под его основной линией, в результате чего обеспечена возможность отхода судна от бурильной водоотделяющей колонны, в котором турель имеет нижнюю часть, выполненную с возможностью отделения от судна, ! отличающееся тем, что при отделении от судна нижняя часть турели погружается в море вдоль оставшейся стоять водооделяющей колонны и принимает равновесное положение, в котором она окружает по меньшей мере часть бурильной водоотделяющей колонны. ! 2. Судно по п.1, отличающееся тем, что указанная нижняя часть соединена со стояночными оттяжками и имеет плавучесть, обеспечивающую возможность ее погружения при отделении от судна до достижения равновесного положения, в котором она удерживает по меньшей мере части стояночных оттяжек над ...

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕНОСА ТЕКУЧИХ СРЕД МЕЖДУ ПЕРВЫМ СУДНОМ И ВТОРЫМ СУДНОМ

Изобретение относится к области морского транспорта и касается, в частности, морской добычи и транспортировки нефти и газа. Предложен способ переноса текучих сред между первым судном (1) и вторым судном (2), который включает этап обеспечения непосредственного швартовного соединения между первым судном (1) и вторым судном (2) с помощью якорной оттяжки (8), этап размещения и удерживания третьего судна (3) ближе ко второму судну (2), чем к первому судну (1), этап обеспечения первого шланга (9) для переноса текучей среды, соединения его первого конца (10) с выходом (11) для текучей среды на первом судне (1) и соединения его второго конца (12) с промежуточным входом (13) для текучей среды на третьем судне (3), этап обеспечения второго шланга (14) для переноса текучей среды, соединения его первого конца (15) с промежуточным выходом (16) для текучей среды на третьем судне (3) и соединения его второго конца (16) со входом (17) для текучей среды на втором судне (2) и этап обеспечения проточного ...

СИСТЕМА ШВАРТОВКИ С ОТДЕЛЕННЫМИ ЯКОРНЫМИ ОТТЯЖКАМИ И/ИЛИ СИСТЕМОЙ ВОДООТДЕЛЯЮЩИХ КОЛОНН

... 1. Судно (14), содержащее корпус (3) с башней (1), полость (16) в башне и швартовную бочку (11), прикрепленную к корпусу с возможностью отсоединения, причем бочка содержит плавучее тело (57) и является несущим элементом для нескольких водоотделяющих колонн (12), продолжающихся до подводной скважины (15) для добычи углеводородов, и нескольких якорных оттяжек (10, 10'), соединенных с морским дном, при этом при присоединении бочки к полости бочку крепят к тянущему элементу (19), соединенному с лебедкой (20) на судне (14), для подъема бочки; отличающееся тем, что каждая якорная оттяжка (10, 10') и/или водоотделяющая колонна (12) соединена верхним концом со стопорным элементом (44, 55, 55', 56, 65, 66, 66', 69, 69'), причем стопорный элемент прикреплен к тянущему элементу (19), во время подъема каждая якорная оттяжка и/или водоотделяющая колонна подвижна относительно плавучего тела (57) в направлении длины якорных оттяжек и/или водоотделяющих колонн, и после соединения плавучего тела с полостью ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ШВАРТОВКИ СУДНА В МОРЕ

... 1. Система для швартовки судна в море, содержащая, по меньшей мере, одно плавучее швартовное устройство с двумя расположенными друг против друга швартовными корпусами для размещения между ними корпуса судна и соединения с ним, при этом каждое швартовное устройство выполнено с возможностью перемещения из верхнего положения для соединения с корпусом судна в нижнее положение, в котором, по меньшей мере, один из его швартовных корпусов опущен ниже верхнего положения для отсоединения от корпуса судна, и обратно, и обеспечены дополнительные средства для удерживания по существу в стационарном состоянии швартовного устройства относительно морского дна. ! 2. Система по п.1, содержащая, по меньшей мере, два швартовных устройства, расположенных на расстоянии друг от друга в продольном направлении судна, соединяемого с ними. ! 3. Система по п.1 или 2, в которой швартовное устройство прикреплено к морскому дну с использованием якорных канатов. ! 4. Система по п.1, в которой швартовные корпуса содержат ...

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... 1. Плавучая платформа, предназначенная для бурильных работ или добычи углеводородов в открытом море и имеющая полупогружную основную платформу (2), содержащую на своей верхней поверхности (7) технологическое и/или буровое оборудование и выполненную в виде вертикального, по существу, плоскодонного цилиндра, отличающаяся тем, что основная платформа (2) имеет центральную вертикальную шахту (8), нижний конец которой выполнен с возможностью приема и разъемной фиксации якорного буя (3), на котором расположено крепежное оборудование для якорных канатов (10), водоотделяющих колонн (14, 15) и соединительных элементов. ! 2. Платформа по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что якорный буй (3) имеет, по меньшей мере частично, коническую форму, предназначенную для расположения в соответствующей конической нижней части шахты (8) основной платформы (2). ! 3. Платформа по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что якорный буй (3) снабжен цепными стопорами (13) и шкивами (12) для якорных цепей, расположенными по внешней периферии буя ...

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Offshore-Winderenergieanlage

Offshore-Windenergieanlage mit einer Landungsbrücke als Anlegestelle (28) für Schiffe sowie als Landeplatz (25) für Hubschrauber (26) und einer gemeinsamen Wegeanbindung (32) von der Anlegestelle (28) und dem Landeplatz (25) zur Windenergieanlage, wobei die Landungsbrücke in der See schwimmend gegründet ist und um die Windenergieanlage (2) um eine vertikale Achse (8) drehbar ist.

Buoy and method of manufacturing same

Apparatus for mooring vessels side-by-side

Swivel connector

An improved mooring method and device for boats

MARINE ANCHOR BUOY

... 1505728 Marine anchor buoy LEE MARINE Inc 22 April 1976 [25 June 1975] 26889/75 Heading B7A A buoy 10 for supporting a cable 11 connectible to an anchor 120 comprises a buoyancy chamber 10U, 10L having a central guide tube 12 for the cable, a plurality of rollers 28U, 28L being disposed at the ends of the tube to define an opening for the passage of the cable. The rollers are mounted on shafts 29U, 29L supported between vertical cheek plates (20U, 20L) welded to base-plates 31U, 31L, the latter being secured to the upper and lower casing ends of the buoyancy chamber by tubular extensions 12U, 12L having reinforcement ribs 32U, 32L and connecting flanges 30U, 30L. Plates 40, 41 divide the buoyancy chamber into three compartments 42, 44, 45, the upper and middle compartments being filled with a solid flotation medium. The lower compartment 45 is filled with water as desired through an inlet plug 48, the air escaping through a valve 47. A water drain plug 49 is provided. A stabilizer fin 58 ...

DEVICE FOR LEADING A FUEL ELEMENT/CUNLOADING BUOY INTO A EMPFANGSRAUM AT A SHIP GROUND

CONCEALABLE AND RELOCATE-CASH BUOY

SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING AND ADMINISTRATION OF FASTENING PROCEDURES IN A SEA-AREA

ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR A SWIMMING STRUCTURE

FESTMACHERBOJE FÜR SCHWIMMENDE KÖRPER

FLOATING MOORING FOR TRANSFERRING FLUID

BUOY

Floating LNG plant

The present invention relates to a floating LNG plant (1, 1', 100) comprising a converted LNG carrier with a hull and a plurality of LNG storage tanks (4, 104) wherein in that the floating LNG plant (1, 1', 100) comprises: - at least one sponson (2, 2', 3, 3', 102, 103) on the side of the hull, for creating additional hull volume, - process equipment (110) for LNG processing on the floating LNG plant (1, 1', 100), and - a reservoir for storing fluids separated during the LNG processing, wherein said reservoir is formed by the ballast tank or in the space reserved for the ballast tank of the original LNG carrier.

Buoyant system and method with buoyant extension and guide tube

The present invention provides a buoyant system and method for a hydrocarbon offshore floating platform to be coupled and decoupled from a subsea buoyant extension with risers slidably coupled thereto. The buoyant system can allow rigid risers to be coupled and decoupled and alternatively move between a first elevation below the offshore floating platform, such as at the buoyant extension, and a higher second elevation at the offshore floating platform independent of a spool piece, arch support, and flexible joint for the risers. The buoyant system can reduce riser stress by reducing bending required for the riser to form a catenary or other curved shape even as a rigid riser.

DEEP-SEA SLACK WIRE MOORING SYSTEM

COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A SYSTEM OR MANAGING FLUCTUATING CASH FLOWS

Apparatus (method implemented with a machine, the machine, and the method for making the machine, and products produced thereby) for controlling a system of managing cash flows for a transaction, the apparatus including: data processing means arranged for receiving information into memory, said information including respective descriptions of risks, statistical assumptions for said risks, and financial assumptions for said risks, the data processing means further including: calculating means, responsive to said descriptions and said assumptions, for calculating expected cash flows corresponding to said risks for time periods; accounting means for determining, responsive to actual cash flow information from occurrence of events corresponding to said risks, for a first party to the transaction owing the expected cash flows to a second party to the transaction, and for determining, for the second party owing the actual cash flows to the first party, a net settlement, for each of said time ...

WATER ACTIVATED INFLATOR FOR INFLATABLE DEVICE AND METHOD OF AIR DEPLOYMENT

The present invention relates to a water activated inflator and a method of air deployment of a water activated inflatable device. A gas cylinder opening device for opening a sealing mechanism of the gas cylinder is disposed in the housing movable along a first axis having a first orientation between a cocked position and a fired position. A tension mechanism provides tension acting along the first axis for moving the gas cylinder opening device from the cocked position to the fired position. A plunger is holding the gas cylinder opening mechanism in the cocked position. The plunger is movable along a second axis having a different second orientation between a first position and a second position. A water soluble element is holding the plunger in the first position. A first interacting surface of the gas cylinder opening device is disposed at a predetermined angle to the first axis. A second interacting surface of the plunger is in contact with the first interacting surface at the predetermined ...

TAUT INVERTED CATENARY MOORING SYSTEM

A Taut-Inverted-Catenary (TIC) mooring system may be implemented using only field-proven components. The mooring lines yield a positive uplift force on the anchors in all conditions. In the inverted-catenary configuration, geometric stiffness is provided by a subsurface spring buoy or distributed buoyancy elements on the line. The TIC system consists as much as possible of light-weight components, such as polyester fiber rope. Since the uplift force on the anchor is always positive, clearance between polyester rope and the seabed is provided. All geometric stiffness is provided by the spring buoy. Therefore, a ground chain between the seafloor anchor and the fiber rope is not necessary.

MOORING SYSTEM

System for mooring a substantially cylindrical floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO), comprising a substantially cylindrical mooring element having un upper side for engaging the lower side of the FPSO, further comprising mooring lines for connection to the seabed, and operating means for realising an engagement between the mooring element and the FPSO, wherein the mooring element has such a specific weight that, when disconnected from the FPSO, it floats at a certain depth below the sea level.

SHIP FOR DRILLING AND PRODUCTION IN ICY WATERS

Ship adapted for drilling of oil and/or gas wells, adapted for drilling through a drill riser string that extends from a well in the seabed to a turret arranged in the ship. The drill riser string is adapted to be separated from connection to the ship in a position beneath the ship's base line, so that the ship can leave the drill riser string.

A DEVICE FOR GUIDING A LOADING/UNLOADING BUOY INTO A RECEIVING SPACE AT THE BOTTOM OF A VESSEL

A device (10) for guiding of a loading/unloading buoy (2), especially during pulling-up into a receiving space (3) in the bottom of a vessel (1). The device has guide elements (41) on a guide cylinder (11) which is displace- able in the longitudinal direction during monitoring by monitoring means (32) and during side stabilization in or- der to bring the guide elements closer to the buoy (2).

DAMPING NOT IMPACTING END AND TUBES

Sophisticated mooring buoy

Flexible anchoring buoy - has anchor chain tube with oblong core at right angles, and elastic floats

SYSTEM OF DAMPING IN PARTICULAR FOR BOATS

FLOATING MOORING DEVICE

L'objet de l'invention est une bouée d'amarrage comprenant un corps, un logement (12) traversant et une couche extérieure (18), caractérisée en ce que la couche extérieure (18) est constituée d'une couche de structure et d'une protection souple.

Articulated multiple buoy marine platform apparatus and method of installation

A marine platform (and method of installation) provides a plurality of buoys of special configuration, a platform having a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of attachment positions, one attachment position for each buoy, and an articulating connection that connects each buoy to the platform at a respective attachment position, the connection allowing for sea state induced buoy motions while minimizing effect on the platform. A method of installation places the platform (including oil and gas drilling and/or production facility) next to the buoys. Ballasting moves the platform and buoys relative to one another until connections are perfected between each buoy and the platform.

Novel formulation of meloxicam

The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of meloxicam using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising meloxicam, medicaments produced using meloxicam in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of meloxicam administered by way of said medicaments.

Mooring Disconnect Arrangement

A mooring disconnect arrangement for a floating offshore structure and a mooring buoy. At least one high pressure water jet is positioned to direct water between the floating offshore structure and the mooring buoy. The floating offshore structure and mooring buoy are also provided with specially shaped complementary surfaces to assist in disconnection and separation. One or more mechanical restraining devices may be used to retain the floating offshore structure and mooring buoy connected together during normal drilling or production operations.

System for Handling a Transfer Device

A system for handling a transfer device () for transferring load from a storage facility, sub sea or integrated in the production facility () to a vessel on the sea surface () comprising: a pickup line () comprising a first end () connected to the transfer device () and a second end (& ) available at the sea surface (); a connection device () for connection of the transfer device () to the tension buoy (); a swiveling device () for rotation of the connection device () in relation to the tension buoy (); and a position limiting device () fixed to the connection device (), for limiting the position of the pickup line () in relation to the tension buoy (). 1. System for handling a transfer device for transferring fluid loads from a subsea tension buoy to a vessel on the sea surface , comprising:a connection device for connection of the transfer device to the tension buoy, where the transfer device is hanging from the connection device when no fluid loads is being transferred;a pickup line comprising a first end connected to the transfer device and a second end available at the sea surface;a swiveling device connected between the connection device and the tension buoy for rotation of the connection device in relation to the tension buoy;a position limiting device fixed above the connection device, for limiting the position of the pickup line in relation to the tension buoy; where the pickup line is provided in a tensioned state at least up to the level of the position limiting device.2. System according to claim 1 , where the swiveling device is provided for free rotation of the connection device substantially in a horizontal plane according to influence from the sea.3. System according to claim 1 , where the position limiting device comprises a catching device for catching and holding the pickup line.4. System according to claim 3 , where the catching device comprises a releasing mechanism for releasing the pickup line from the catching device.5. System according to ...

Releasable Mooring Systems And Methods For Drilling Vessels

Releasable mooring systems and methods for drilling vessels that may be implemented with dockable and releasable mooring buoys to provide for both a quick disconnect of the mooring system from a drilling vessel and for re-connection of the drilling vessel when the vessel returns to the well site. 1. A releasable mooring system for a seagoing drilling vessel , the system comprising:at least one dockable mooring buoy configured for coupling to one or more mooring lines anchored to a seafloor, the mooring buoy having a buoyancy configured to float in the water at an equilibrium depth between a surface and the seafloor;where the dockable mooring buoy is configured to be engaged and retained in at least one retention feature provided on a seagoing drilling vessel to moor the vessel to the seafloor during drilling operations in which a drill string extends from the drilling vessel to the seafloor;where the dockable mooring buoy is provided with a connection feature to allow a seagoing drilling vessel to connect to and retrieve the mooring buoy into selectable locking engagement with the retention feature to moor the vessel to the seafloor for the drilling operations; an opening is defined through the mooring buoy to allow the drill string to pass through the mooring buoy to the seafloor to conduct drilling operations while the drilling vessel is moored to the seafloor by the mooring buoy, or', 'where the at least one dockable mooring buoy comprises multiple mooring buoys configured for engagement and retention in multiple corresponding respective retention features provided on the drilling vessel in positions that provide clearance to allow the drill string to extend downward from the moored drilling vessel to conduct drilling operations while the drilling vessel is moored to the seafloor by the mooring buoys, or', 'a combination thereof; and, 'wherewhere the dockable mooring buoy is configured to be selectably released from locking engagement with the retention feature ...

METHOD OF INSTALLING A BUOY AND APPARATUS FOR TENSIONING A BUOY TO AN ANCHORING LOCATION

A method of installing a production buoy at a subsea anchoring location is disclosed. The method includes floating a production buoy over a subsea anchoring location. Then, hanging at least a tether off the production buoy such that the or each tether extends from the production buoy towards the subsea anchoring location occurs. The method includes submerging the production buoy to a depth which allows connection of the or each tether to the subsea anchoring location. An apparatus suitable for use with this method is also provided.

Yoke damping system

A mooring system for a floating structure ( 1 ) in which a floating structure or fixed tower is provided with a turntable ( 80 ). A floating structure is moored to the turntable via at least one rigid arm ( 51,51 ′) and two tension members ( 41, 41 ′). The rigid arm is provided on one end with a ballast weight ( 61, 61 ′) and includes a damping system formed of least two separated liquid tanks ( 70, 70 ′) that are partly filled with liquids and placed at the same distance from the horizontal centre line ( 100 ). The tanks ( 70, 70 ′) are fluidly connected with each other so that liquid can be exchanged between the tanks damps a swinging yaw motion of the rigid arm ( 51, 51 ′) around the vertical axis of the turntable ( 80 ).

Installation and method for exploiting wind energy

The invention relates to the field of methods and floating platforms for exploiting wind energy offshore. In particular, the invention provides a floating platform ( 1 ) anchored to at least one anchor point ( 7, 7′ ), including a wind turbine ( 2 ), and a shift device for shifting the wind turbine ( 2 ), which device is configured to shift the wind turbine ( 2 ) as a function of a set of parameters, including wind direction (V), in order to minimize the aerodynamic wake effects, and the invention also provides a method of exploiting wind energy by means of a set of floating platforms ( 1 ), each of which includes at least one wind turbine ( 2 ) and is anchored to at least one anchor point ( 7,7′ ). In this method, at least one wind turbine ( 2 ) of said set of floating platforms is shifted as a function of a set of parameters, including wind direction (V) in order to minimize the aerodynamic wake effects and in order to maximize the power generation of the set of wind turbines.

VESSEL COMPRISING A MOORING CONNECTOR WITH A HEAVE COMPENSATOR

A vessel has a hull, a contact area at the hull near keel level for attaching to a structure, a lifting device and a lifting cable attached thereto and extending along a heave compensating member. The lifting cable extends along a substantially vertical lifting trajectory to a connect position below keel level. The heave compensating member includes a guide element for guiding the lifting cable and which is connected to a displacement device. The heave compensating member includes a compensator arm with a pivot end pivotally connected to a pivot point on the vessel at a predetermined transverse distance from the lifting trajectory, the cable guide element being attached to a free end of the compensator arm at or near the lifting trajectory, guiding the lifting cable in the direction of the pivot point, the arm being at or near the free end connected to the displacement device. 113562120233562527353025202725363636520653636362121. Vessel () having a hull () , a contact area () for attaching to a structure () , a lifting device () on the vessel and a lifting cable () attached to the lifting device and extending along a heave compensating member () on the vessel and along a substantially vertical lifting trajectory () to a connect position below keel level for attaching to the structure () , a compensator arm () with a pivot end pivotally connected to a pivot point () on the vessel at a predetermined transverse distance from the lifting trajectory () , a cable guide element () being attached to a free end of the compensator arm () at or near the lifting trajectory , guiding the lifting cable () in the direction of the pivot point () , the arm () being at or near the free end connected to the displacement device ( , ′ , ″) characterized in that the lifting trajectory extends through the contact area () , the lifting device and the cable () being adapted for lifting of the structure () to the contact area () , the displacement device ( , ′ , ″) being arranged ...

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR HYBRID DECOUPLED RISERS

A seabed-to-surface riser system is disclosed. The seabed-to-surface riser system has a group of subsea riser supports that each support riser pipes extending from the seabed to mid-water. Jumper pipes extend from there to a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) offset horizontally from the riser support in a flow direction. The group of riser supports is disposed to one side of the surface installation. Laterally-extending lines are attached to at least the outermost riser supports of the group. Those lines apply mutually-opposed stabilizing forces to those outermost riser supports in directions transverse to the flow direction. 2. The riser system of claim 1 , wherein a riser support of the group is connected to one or more neighbouring riser supports of the group by at least one line extending transversely with respect to the flow direction.3. The riser system of claim 1 , wherein at least two lines splay laterally from at least one side of a riser support of the group.4. The riser system of claim 3 , wherein at least two lines splay laterally from one side of a riser support of the group and at least one line extends laterally from an opposite side of that riser support to apply opposed stabilising forces to that riser support.5. The riser system of claim 1 , wherein at least one riser support of the group is coupled by a line to the surface installation.6. The riser system of claim 5 , wherein the line coupling the riser support to the surface installation extends laterally from the riser support to impart a stabilising force to the riser support transverse to the flow direction.7. The riser system of claim 6 , wherein the line coupling the riser support to the surface installation is disposed at an angle in the range 30° to 60° with respect to the flow direction.8. The riser system of claim 7 , wherein the line coupling the riser support to the surface installation is disposed at an angle in the range 40° to 50° with respect to the flow direction. ...

Multi-function unit for the offshore transfer of hydrocarbons

A hydrocarbon transfer arrangement for transfer of fluids between an offshore unit and a carrier which are placed in an offloading configuration, includes at least one transfer hose and a gas return hose, wherein the end of the at least one transfer hose is connected to a floating multi-function unit allowing for the transport of the transfer hose between the offshore unit and the carrier, wherein the floating multi-function unit can be lifted out of the water and can be held in a fixed position above water-level and is provided with connection elements for making a fluid connection between the transfer hose end and a manifold of the carrier and with emergency disconnect elements for the at least one transfer hose, placed at a distance from the connection elements.

NOVEL FORMULATION OF MELOXICAM

The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of meloxicam using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising meloxicam, medicaments produced using meloxicam in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of meloxicam administered by way of said medicaments. 1. A method for producing a composition , comprising the steps of:dry milling a solid biologically active material and a millable grinding matrix in a mill comprising a plurality of milling bodies, for a time period sufficient to produce particles of the biologically active material dispersed in an at least partially milled grinding material,wherein the biologically active material is meloxicam.241.-. (canceled) The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of meloxicam using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising meloxicam, medicaments produced using meloxicam in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of meloxicam administered by way of said medicaments.Poor bioavailability is a significant problem encountered in the development of compositions in the therapeutic, cosmetic, agricultural and food industries, particularly those materials containing a biologically active material that is poorly soluble in water at physiological pH. An active material's bioavailability is the degree to which the active material becomes available to the target tissue in the body or other medium after systemic administration through, for example, oral or intravenous means. Many factors affect bioavailability, including the form of dosage and the solubility and dissolution rate of the active material.In therapeutic applications, poorly and slowly water-soluble materials tend to be eliminated from the gastrointestinal tract before being absorbed into the circulation. In addition, ...

Offloading Hydrocarbons from Subsea Fields

An offloading system for conveying hydrocarbons from a buoyancy-supported subsea riser to a surface tanker vessel comprises a flexible hose that hangs from the riser structure in a U-shape having first and second limbs. An upper end of the first limb communicates with the riser and an upper end of the second limb terminates in a pulling head for connecting the hose to the tanker. A clump weight acts on a lowermost bend of the hose between the limbs to maintain tension in the limbs. A subsurface holder fixed to the riser structure is arranged to hold the pulling head against the tension in the second limb of the hose when the system is in a standby state. The holder is offset laterally from a central longitudinal axis of the riser structure and a counterweight is positioned to a side of that axis opposed to the holder. 135-. (canceled)36. A subsea riser structure for offloading hydrocarbons , the structure comprising:a riser column;a subsurface buoy that supports the riser column; andan offloading system for conveying hydrocarbons from the riser column to a surface tanker vessel, that system comprising:a flexible hose hanging from the riser structure in a U-shape having first and second limbs, an upper end of the first limb communicating fluidly with the riser column and an upper end of the second limb terminating in a pulling head for connecting the hose to the tanker;at least one clump weight acting on a lowermost bend of the hose between the first and second limbs to maintain tension in the first and second limbs wherein the hose is movable along its length relative to the or each clump weight; anda subsurface holder fixed to the riser structure, the holder being arranged to hold the pulling head against said tension in the second limb of the hose when the system is in a standby state.37. The riser structure of claim 36 , wherein the holder is offset laterally from a central longitudinal axis of the riser column.38. The riser structure of claim 37 , wherein the ...

System and Method for Offshore Loading of Cargo Vessels

A system and method for offshore loading of large cargo vessels, or motherships. The system includes a plurality of mooring stations, which may be mooring buoys, positioned in an offshore mooring field proximal an onshore cargo loading facility. A mothership is positioned within the mooring field and moored via bow and stern lines to two or more different mooring stations. Environmental data, including wind, wave, and current data, as well data regarding the physical characteristics of the mothership and movement (roll/pitch/heave) of the mothership are collected by remote transmitting and sensing devices. This data is processed by numerical analysis in a digital processor, namely a computer, to determine optimum mooring line length and tension, and mooring station locations, in order to minimize mother ship movement and create an optimum “lee” loading area adjacent the mothership. Cargo is transferred to the mothership by a trans-shipper moored to the mothership.

Buoy Reservation System

A mooring buoy reservation system is disclosed. The system comprises a mooring buoy that has the ability to enable or disable a tie up point on the buoy. The buoy has a microprocessor in communication with a server. And the server is in communication with a boat device. 2. The buoy reservation system of wherein the buoy device processor claim 1 , the boat device processor claim 1 , and the server device processor are in communication with each other.3. The buoy reservation system of wherein the buoy comprises a mooring point that can be enabled or disabled by a remote signal.4. The buoy reservation system of wherein the mooring point is in communication with the buoy device processor.5. The buoy reservation system of wherein the server device processor executes server software.6. The buoy reservation system of wherein the boat device processor executes boat-device software.7. The buoy reservation system of wherein the buoy device processor executes buoy-device software.8. The buoy reservation system of wherein the buoy device processor operates software that receives a remote signal from the server device to enable or disable the mooring point and software that enables or disables the mooring point in response to the remote signal.9. The buoy reservation system of wherein the buoy has a buoy identifier.10. The buoy reservation system of wherein the server device software sends the enable or disable communication in response to a reservation communication from the boat device processor.11. The buoy reservation system of wherein the reservation communication comprises the buoy identifier.12. The buoy reservation system of wherein the server device processor operates a database of reservable buoys.13. The buoy reservation system of wherein the server device processor operates a subscriber database that correlates subscribers with boat devices.14. The buoy reservation system of wherein the subscriber database contains subscriber payment information.15. The buoy ...

Multi-megawatt ocean current energy extraction device

An underwater apparatus for generating electric power from ocean currents and deep water tides. A submersible platform including two or more power pods, each having a rotor with fixed-pitch blades, with drivetrains housed in pressure vessels that are connected by a transverse structure providing buoyancy, which can be a wing depressor, hydrofoil, truss, or faired tube. The platform is connected to anchors on the seafloor by forward mooring lines and a vertical mooring line that restricts the depth of the device in the water column. The platform operates using passive, rather than active, depth control. The wing depressor, along with rotor drag loads, ensures the platform seeks the desired operational current velocity. The rotors are directly coupled to a hydraulic pump that drives at least one constant-speed hydraulic-motor generator set and enables hydraulic braking. A fluidic bearing decouples non-torque rotor loads to the main shaft driving the hydraulic pumps.

Method and assembly for transferring fluids between a first vessel and a second vessel

A method for transferring fluids between a first vessel and a second vessel, comprises establishing a direct mooring connection between the first and second vessels using a mooring line, positioning and maintaining a third vessel closer to the second vessel than to the first vessel, providing a first fluid transfer hose and connecting it with a first end to a fluid outlet on the first vessel and with a second end to an intermediate fluid inlet at the third vessel, providing a second fluid transfer hose and connecting it with a first end to an intermediate fluid outlet at the third vessel and with a second end to a fluid inlet on the second vessel and establishing a fluid communication between the intermediate fluid inlet and intermediate fluid outlet.

System for mooring a production vessel

A system for mooring a floating production vessel comprising: two or more buoys anchored to the seafloor that are also connected directly to the floating production vessel; and one or more risers connected to at least one of the buoys that is also connected to one or more subsea wellheads or manifolds wherein the buoys are not connected to the floating vessel by a swivel and turret system.

Water intake system and floating vessel equipped with such a system

Disclosed is a water intake system for a floating vessel in a body of water, which includes within the hull of the vessel an intake compartment for taking in water from the body of water and a distribution compartment for distributing and supplying the water to one or more consumer units within the floating vessel. The intake compartment is arranged below a lowest operational draught of the vessel and has an inlet in a bottom region of the intake compartment. The intake compartment is coupled by a conduit to the distribution compartment for allowing water to flow into the distribution compartment. The water intake system further includes a water lift hose that is connected to the inlet and is extendible below the hull of the vessel.

DISCONNECTABLE TURRET MOORING SYSTEM

Turret mooring system for receiving a mooring buoy, includes a turret mooring structure, and a buoy locking system for locking the mooring buoy, whereby the turret mooring system includes an intermediate connection member, which includes the buoy locking system. The intermediate connection member is rotatably suspended from the turret mooring structure. A method of mooring a vessel, including a turret mooring system, is described whereby the turret mooring system is arranged to receive the mooring buoy. The turret mooring system includes a turret mooring structure that is rotatably suspended from the vessel and an intermediate connection member that is rotatably suspended from the turret mooring structure. The method includes the steps of receiving the mooring buoy into the turret mooring system, locking the mooring buoy to the intermediate connection member, and rotating the intermediate connection member and the turret mooring structure with respect to each other. 132-. (canceled)34108125108d. Turret mooring system according to claim 33 , wherein the further structural element is an upper centering dog () positioned above a level of the locking dog claim 33 , wherein the centering dog is rotatable around a further horizontal shaft () in the first support frame between an open and a clamping position; the centering dog having a supporting surface () which when rotating from the open to the clamping position claim 33 , is arranged to perform a translation in a horizontal direction for pushing a top ring of a received mooring buoy radially.35104. Turret mooring system according to claim 34 , wherein the locking dog is arranged to rotate around the horizontal shaft () to a clamping position after the centering dog has reached the clamping position claim 34 , the locking dog in the clamping position being arranged for clamping the top ring of the mooring buoy to the turret mooring structure.3610104128132. Turret mooring system according to claim 34 , wherein the ...

SPREAD MOORED BUOY AND FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEM

An offshore production and storage system includes a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and couple to risers, wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed offshore with the risers coupled thereto, and wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to couple to a floating vessel such that the risers fluidicly couple to the floating vessel via the riser buoy. 1. An offshore production and storage system , comprising:a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and directly couple to risers;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed offshore with the risers coupled thereto; andwherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to couple to a floating vessel such that the risers fluidicly couple to the floating vessel via the riser buoy.2. An offshore production and storage system , comprising:a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and couple to risers;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed offshore with the risers coupled thereto;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to couple to a floating vessel such that the risers fluidicly coupled to the floating vessel via the riser buoy; andwherein the mooring buoy is configured to couple to the floating vessel apart from the riser buoy coupling and the riser fluidic coupling.3. The offshore production and storage system of claim 1 , wherein the riser buoy couples into an internal cavity of the floating vessel.4. An offshore production and storage system claim 1 , comprising:a spread moored buoy assembly including a riser buoy coupled to a mooring buoy, the riser buoy configured to receive and couple to risers;wherein the spread moored buoy assembly is configured to be pre-installed ...

MOORING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

A mooring ball system comprising: a mooring ball; a collar attached to the top of the mooring ball; an extendible, retractable, and lockable mast attached to the collar, and extending from the top of the mooring ball; a hook attached near or at the top of the mast; a chain attached to the mooring ball; a mooring line attached to the chain; a loop located at one end of the mooring line; and where the loop is configured to removeably attach to the hook, and where the loop is further configured to be removed from the hook and attached to a watercraft. A mooring apparatus comprising: a collar configured to attach to the top of a mooring ball; an extendible, retractable, and lockable mast configured to attach to the collar, and configured to extend from the top of the mooring ball; and a hook attached near or at the top of the mast. 1. A mooring ball system comprising:a mooring ball;a collar attached to the top of the mooring ball;an extendible, retractable, and lockable mast attached to the collar, and extending from the top of the mooring ball;a hook attached near or at the top of the mast;a chain attached to the mooring ball;a mooring line attached to the chain;a loop located at one end of the mooring line; andwherein the loop is configured to removeably attach to the hook, and wherein the loop is further configured to be removed from the hook and attached to a watercraft.2. The mooring ball system of claim 1 , further comprising:a locking member attached to the hook, the locking member configured to lock the loop in place.3. The mooring ball system of claim 2 , further comprising:a key or combination, the key or combination configured to unlock the locking member.4. The mooring ball system of claim 1 , further comprising:a top end of the hook,a distal end of the hook located away from the mast;a shank opening located at or near the distal end of the hook;a rotatable locking member rotatably attached to the top end of the hook, the rotatable locking member having an ...

MOORING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

A mooring connector assembly () has a body () arranged to be pivotally mounted to a structure (), such as a tethered buoy, to be moored for movement about a pivot axis. At least a part of the body extends below the pivot axis when so mounted and oriented for use. A line stopper () is mounted to the part of the body which extends below the pivot axis in use and is operative to retain a mooring line () relative to the body. The body is configured to receive a tensioner () for tensioning a mooring line () retained by the stopper such that the tensioner urges the line at a point which is below the pivot axis when the body is oriented for use. The body may be an elongate tube () pivotally connected to a structure to be moored () at one end and fitting with a chain stopper () at the opposite end. The tube is configured to receive a chain tensioner () between the chain stopper () and pivot axis. 1. A mooring connector assembly comprising:a body arranged to be pivotally mounted to a structure to be moored for movement about a pivot axis, at least a part of the body extending below the pivot axis when so mounted and oriented for use, anda stopper mounted to the part of the body which extends below the pivot axis in use and operative to retain a mooring line relative to the body, wherein the body is configured to receive a tensioner for tensioning a mooring line retained by the stopper such that the tensioner urges the line at a point which is below the pivot axis when the body is oriented for use.2. A mooring connector assembly as claimed in wherein the part of the body which extends below the pivot axis in use is configured to receive the tensioner.3. A mooring connector assembly as claimed in wherein the body is configured to receive a tensioner in a position between the stopper and the pivot axis when the body is oriented for use.4. A mooring connector assembly as claimed in wherein the body is an elongate member.5. A mooring connector assembly as claimed in wherein the ...

MOORING BUOY

A mooring buoy for a vessel comprises a floating body comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is rotatable with respect to the second portion. At least one anchoring line is connected between the second portion and the sea floor. At least one electric cable is mounted on the first portion and connected to a power supply. The at least one electric cable has a free end connectable to an electric circuit of the vessel. At least one mooring line is connectable between the floating body and the vessel. The mooring buoy comprises a cable length adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the length of the at least one electric cable when the first portion rotates with respect to the second portion. 1. A mooring buoy for a vessel , the mooring buoy comprising:a floating body including a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is rotatable with respect to the second portion;at least one anchoring line connected between the second portion and the sea floor;at least one electric cable mounted on the first portion and connected to a power supply, the at least one electric cable having a free end connectable to an electric circuit of the vessel;at least one mooring line connectable between the floating body and the vessel; anda cable length adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a length of the at least one electric cable when the first portion rotates with respect to the second portion.2. The mooring buoy according to claim 1 , wherein the cable length adjustment mechanism comprises a rotatable drum configured to spool the at least one electric cable.3. The mooring buoy according to claim 2 , wherein a rotation axis of the rotatable drum is aligned with a rotation axis of the first portion.4. The mooring buoy according to claim 2 , wherein the cable length adjustment mechanism comprises a motor coupled to the rotatable drum.5. The mooring buoy according to claim 4 , wherein the cable length adjustment mechanism ...

INCREMENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF A BUOY OR BUOY NETWORK

A mooring system including a plurality of connected floats and weights being positively buoyant on a water surface and being negatively buoyant at a depth below the water surface. The mooring system also includes a trigger mechanism arranged to reduce the buoyancy of a portion of the connected floats and weights from a being positively buoyant to negatively buoyant to cause the portion of the connected floats and weights to sink below the water surface where the trigger mechanism changes the buoyance of the portion of the connected floats and weights by either adding a weight to one end or separating the end from a buoyant element. 1. A mooring system comprising:a plurality of connected buoyancy elements being positively buoyant on a water surface and being negatively buoyant at a depth below the water surface; anda trigger mechanism arranged to reduce the buoyancy of a portion of the buoyancy elements from being positively buoyant to negatively buoyant to cause the portion of the connected buoyancy elements to sink below the water surface, wherein the trigger mechanism changes the buoyance of the portion of the connected buoyancy elements by either adding or removing a mooring element to an end of the connected buoyancy elements.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of plurality of connected buoyancy elements includes a bladder.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein a bladder is less than or equal to about 0.5 Kg claim 2 , 1 Kg claim 2 , 1.5 Kg claim 2 , 2 Kg claim 2 , 5 Kg claim 2 , and 10 Kg.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mooring element includes a material having a density greater than a surrounding water body.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the mooring element is less than or equal to about 0.5 Kg claim 4 , 1 Kg claim 4 , 1.5 Kg claim 4 , 2 Kg claim 4 , 5 Kg claim 4 , 10 Kg claim 4 , 50 Kg claim 4 , 100 Kg claim 4 , and 1000 Kg.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of connected buoyancy elements are connected via a tethering line.7. ...

ARTICULATED MULTIPLE BUOY MARINE PLATFORM APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION

A marine platform (and method of installation) provides a plurality of buoys of special configuration, a platform having a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of attachment positions, one attachment position for each buoy, and an articulating connection that connects each buoy to the platform at a respective attachment position, the connection allowing for sea state induced buoy motions while minimizing effect on the platform. A method of installation places the platform (including oil and gas drilling and/or production facility) next to the buoys. Ballasting moves the platform and buoys relative to one another until connections are perfected between each buoy and the platform. 133-. (canceled)34. A marine platform , comprising:a) a plurality of individual buoys;b) a platform deck with a superstructure having an oil and gas well producing facility and a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of connecting positions, one connecting position for each buoy;c) a plurality of articulating connections, one of the articulating connections connecting a said individual buoy to the platform deck and superstructure at a respective connecting position;d) wherein each articulating connection is a separate joint movably connecting a said buoy to the platform deck, and wherein axial and tangential forces are substantially transmitted without transfer of substantial bending movement, allowing relative movement between each buoy and the platform deck or superstructure; ande) multiple anchor lines that anchor the platform and buoys to a selected locale and seabed, multiple of said anchor lines attached to the platform inwardly of said peripheral portion.35. (canceled)36. The marine platform of wherein the articulating connections are universal joints.37. The marine platform of wherein each of the articulating connections includes correspondingly concave and convex engaging portions.38. The marine platform of wherein at least one buoy has a convex articulating portion ...

Arc Loading System

A system and method are for transferring fluid cargo between a cargo vessel and a cargo connection point at open sea where the cargo vessel is required to keep an end portion of the cargo vessel up towards the resultant element force direction, wherein at least one self-propelled buoy, that is designed to be in fluid connection with the cargo connection point, is connectable to a side portion of the cargo vessel, there being a cargo line that is connectable between the self-propelled buoy and the cargo vessel, and where the self-propelled buoy is designed to keep the self-propelled buoy within predetermined radial distance boundaries from the cargo connection point also when it is attached to the cargo vessel. 1. A system for transferring fluid cargo between a cargo vessel and a cargo connection point at open sea where the cargo vessel is required to keep an end portion of the cargo vessel up towards the resultant element force direction , the system comprising the cargo connection point , a self-propelled buoy and the cargo vessel , wherein at least one self-propelled buoy , that is designed to be in fluid connection with the cargo connection point , is connectable to a side portion of the cargo vessel , there being a cargo line that is connectable between the self-propelled buoy and the cargo vessel , and where the self-propelled buoy is designed to keep the self-propelled buoy within predetermined radial distance boundaries from the cargo connection point also when it is attached to the cargo vessel , and where the self-propelled buoy and the cargo vessel are designed to turn a predetermined angle about the cargo connection point to maintain a first end portion of the cargo vessel towards the direction of the resultant element force in a first element force direction sector , and where the self-propelled buoy is connectable the opposite side portion of the cargo vessel to maintain the first end portion of the cargo vessel towards the resultant element force ...

Offshore loading system

A loading system comprising: a loading arm, said loading arm having a process pipe which provides a conduit to carry fluid during a process of loading the fluid by said loading arm; a control unit coupled to said loading arm, to direct a free end of said loading arm; an electronic logic controller coupled to said control unit; a first electronic sensor electronically coupled to said logic controller, said first electronic sensor adapted to detect movement of a first structure when said loading arm is mounted to said first structure, said movement relative to another second structure or the stationary world.

BEARING SYSTEM FOR TURRET ON A VESSEL

A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly. 1. A bearing system configured to support rotation of a turret carried by a vessel , the rotating of the turret relative to said vessel being about a substantially vertical turret axis and the turret having a bearing surface , the bearing comprising: a roller in contact with said turret bearing surface;', 'a linkage system configured to transmit force from said bearing surface toward said roller into a supporting structure of said vessel, the linkage system comprising one or more linkage elements configured to allow freedom of movement of linkage elements in directions parallel to the turret bearing surface in a location contacted by said roller; and', 'a mounting system configured to securely mount said bearing assembly to said supporting structure., 'a plurality of bearing assemblies, each of which comprising2. The bearing system of claim 1 , wherein said linkage system further comprises a compression spring system configured to allow movement of said roller in a direction perpendicular to the bearing surface.3. The bearing system of claim 2 , wherein said linkage system is configured such that when the spring system is not compressed to a maximum position claim 2 , force from the bearing surface towards the roller perpendicular to the bearing surface pass through the spring system into a spring end piece claim 2 , and when the spring system is compressed to the maximum position claim 2 , further force from the bearing surface towards the roller perpendicular to the bearing surface passes directly through the linkage system to said supporting structure without increasing a load on the spring end piece.4. The bearing system of claim 1 , wherein said bearing surface is an outer annular rail secured about an outer circumference of said turret and said bearing assemblies are radial bearing ...

Method and Apparatus for Locating a Mooring Beacon

A remote controlled lighted mooring beacon is adapted to be secured to a mooring ball. The beacon includes a central shaft of a mooring stick. A ballast at the base of the shaft contains at least one battery which supplies the ballast for the mooring stick. A float surrounds a middle portion of the mooring stick and is located along the shaft between the top of the shaft and the ballast. An electronics package is located on the shaft including a receiver that responds to a wireless code for generating an activation signal. A 360 degree viewable high intensity light source is on top of the shaft, is daylight visible and is activated by the actuation. A conductor is connected from the at least one battery in the ballast to the electronics package and the light source for the powering thereof for at least one boating season. 1. A remote controlled lighted mooring beacon adapted to be secured to a mooring ball , comprising:a central shaft of a mooring stick;a ballast at the base of said shaft containing at least one battery which supplies the ballast for the mooring stick;a float surrounding a middle portion of the mooring stick and located along said shaft between the top of said shaft and said ballast;an electronics package located on said shaft including a receiver that responds to a wireless code for generating an activation signal;a 360 degree viewable high intensity light source on top of said shaft being daylight visible and activated by said actuation signal; and,a conductor connected from the at least one battery in said ballast to said electronics package and light source for the powering thereof for at least one boating season.2. The beacon of claim 1 , further comprising a transmitter for transmitting the wireless code to said electronics package for the activation of said high intensity light source.3. The beacon of claim 1 , wherein said ballast consists of the at least one battery.4. The beacon of claim 1 , wherein said shaft has sufficient strength to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEMPORARILY CONNECTING AN UNDERWATER STATION AND A SURFACE FACILITY

A system for temporarily connecting an underwater station arranged on the bed of a body of water and a surface facility has an elongated conducting member with one end connected to the underwater station and one free end selectively and temporarily connectable to the surface facility; a marker buoy; and a cable connected to the free end of the elongated conducting member and to the marker buoy to quickly recover the free end of the elongated conductor element when it is necessary to connect the underwater station via the elongated conducting member to the surface facility. 113-. (canceled)14. A system comprising:an underwater station comprising a tank configured to contain a service fluid;a surface facility;an elongated conducting member having one end connected to the tank of the underwater station and a free end selectively and temporarily connectable to the surface facility;a cable having one end connectable to the free end of the elongated conducting member and another end connectable to a marker buoy; andan anchoring device configured to connect a portion of the elongated conducting member adjacent to the end connected to the tank of the underwater station to a bed of a body of water.15. The system of claim 14 , further comprising a depth buoy slidably coupled to the elongated conducting member and configured to temporarily keep the free end of the elongated conducting member at the depth buoy.16. The system of claim 15 , further comprising a mooring line connecting the depth buoy to the bed of the body of water.17. The system of claim 15 , wherein:the depth buoy comprises a sleeve slidably coupled around the elongated conducting member, andthe free end of the elongated conductor member is integral with a head connectable to at least one of a pipe of the surface facility and an electrical cable of the surface facility.18. The system of claim 17 , wherein the sleeve defines a flared end.19. The system of claim 17 , wherein the sleeve is configured for supporting ...

HIGH PRESSURE SWIVEL SYSTEM FOR TURRET-MOORED VESSEL

A high pressure swivel system provides fluid communication on a turret-moored vessel between a swivel core member being in fixed rotational alignment with a seabed mooring system and a swivel revolving member being in fixed rotational alignment with the hull of the vessel. The revolving member has upper and lower radially extending surfaces. On each of the radially extending surfaces are a series of radially spaced apart pressure seals. Hydraulic barrier fluid pressure is regulated in each of the volumes formed between the pressure seals. The pressures in the volumes are regulated such that a process fluid pressure higher than could be tolerated by any one individual pressure seal is safely accommodated by sharing the high process fluid pressure between or among two or more of the radially spaced apart pressure seals. 1. A high pressure swivel system for a turret-moored vessel comprising:a central core member extending axially along a central longitudinal axis, adapted to transfer a high pressure process fluid between a subsea location and the vessel, the core member configured to remain in a fixed rotational alignment with a seabed mooring system;a revolving member having upper and lower revolving member sealing faces extending radially away from the axis, the revolving member having a high pressure fluid port in fluid communication with the process fluid in the core member and configured to revolve about the axis with respect to the core so as to remain in a fixed rotational alignment with a hull of the vessel;upper and lower fixed members each having a fixed sealing face extending radially away from the axis and being configured to remain in fixed rotational alignment with the mooring system;a plurality of upper pressure seals spaced at different radii from the axis, each upper pressure seal configured to form a pressure seal between the fixed sealing face of the upper fixed member and the upper sealing face of the revolving member;a plurality of lower pressure ...

Taut Inverted Catenary Mooring System

A Taut-Inverted-Catenary (TIC) mooring system may be implemented using only field-proven components. The mooring lines yield a positive uplift force on the anchors in all conditions. In the inverted-catenary configuration, geometric stiffness is provided by a subsurface spring buoy or distributed buoyancy elements on the line. The TIC system consists as much as possible of lightweight components, such as polyester fiber rope. Since the uplift force on the anchor is always positive, clearance between polyester rope and the seabed is provided. All geometric stiffness is provided by the spring buoy. Therefore, a ground chain between the seafloor anchor and the fiber rope is not necessary. 2. The mooring system recited in wherein the buoyant body is submersible.3. The mooring system recited in wherein the buoyant body has adjustable buoyancy.4. The mooring system recited in wherein the buoyant body comprises a buoyant turret mooring (BTM) buoy.5. The mooring system recited in wherein each seafloor anchor is positionable on the seafloor.6. The mooring system recited in wherein each mooring leg is devoid of a ground chain.7. The mooring system recited in wherein the first mooring line segment comprises polyester fibers.8. The mooring system recited in wherein the second mooring line segment comprises polyester fibers.9. The mooring system recited in wherein the first mooring line segment comprises aramid fibers.10. The mooring system recited in wherein the second mooring line segment comprises aramid fibers.11. A mooring system for a surface vessel comprising: a seafloor anchor having a total holding power sufficient to remain fixed on the seafloor;', 'a subsea buoyancy element;', 'a first mooring line segment that extends upwards from the seafloor anchor and is connected at a first end thereof to the seafloor anchor and at an opposing second end to the buoyancy element; and,', 'a second mooring line segment that extends generally upwards from the buoyancy element and is ...

Multi-column buoy for deep and ultra-deep water transportation terminals

The present invention relates to a floating coastal structure used in water transportation terminals for production flowage of the petroleum industry. The structure exhibits a constructive configuration comprised of multiple monobuoys interconnected in an arrangement and in a specific dimensional relationship, being capable of reducing the instability and movements generated by the hydrodynamic effect of waves, thereby reducing the stresses of the accessory components, such as mooring lines, oil transfer lines and discharge hoses, connected to it.

A BUOY DEVICE

A buoy device includes a first part having a first support structure and a second part having a buoyant body and a second support structure. The first and second support structures are connectable to form a rotatable connection between the first part and the second part. The buoyant body further includes one or more buoyancy elements releasably arranged on the second part. The buoy device may be a turret buoy, a CALM turret buoy, or a CALM turntable buoy. 1. A buoy device , comprising:a first part having a first support structure;a second part having a buoyant body and a second support structure;wherein the first support structure and the second support structure are connectable via rotation and support elements to form a rotatable connection between the first part and the second part;wherein the buoyant body comprises a plurality of buoyancy elements;wherein the second support structure comprises a base member configured to support the buoyancy elements; andwherein the plurality of buoyancy elements comprise locking portions for releasably locking at least one of the plurality of buoyancy elements to at least one of: another of the plurality of buoyancy elements or the second part.2. The buoy device of claim 1 , wherein the second support structure further comprises a central column claim 1 , and the plurality of buoyancy elements are arranged around the central column.3. The buoy device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of buoyancy element's inner sides have a curved surface claim 2 , corresponding to and complementary with the cylindrical surface of the central column.4. The buoy device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of buoyancy elements comprise a stiff outer shell claim 1 , enclosing one or more internal buoyancy tanks.5. The buoy device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of buoyancy elements comprise a buoyant material covered by an outer casing.6. The buoy device of claim 5 , wherein the buoyant material comprises polyurethane foam.7. The buoy device of ...

Reduced Moment Connection Foundation

A turret mooring system () is arranged on a vessel for receiving a mooring buoy (). The turret mooring system includes a turret mooring structure () with a receptacle for the reception of the buoy, and at least one structural connector (). The at least one structural connector secures the turret to the mooring buoy which is provided with at least one buoy locking system () for locking the mooring buoy (). The buoy locking system is arranged with a base mount that connects the structural connector to the vessel. The base mount is arranged as an adjustable element for adjustment of the connection between the at least one structural connector and the vessel. 11631076. Turret mooring system () arranged on a vessel for receiving a mooring buoy () , the turret mooring system comprising a turret mooring structure () with a receptacle for the reception of the buoy , and at least one structural connector () which secures the turret to the mooring buoy which is provided with at least one buoy locking system () for locking the mooring buoy () , the buoy locking system being arranged with a base mount that connects the structural connector to the vessel , the base mount being an adjustable element for adjustment of the orientation and/or position of the connection between the at least one structural connector and the structure of the vessel during relative motion of the buoy with respect to the vessel.2. Turret mooring system according to claim 1 , wherein the base mount is a ring on which the at least one structural connectors are mounted.3. Turret mooring system according to claim 1 , wherein the base mount is a spherical bearing.4. Turret mooring system according to claim 1 , wherein the base mount comprises pads which are arranged to form a spherical support.5. Turret mooring system according to claim 1 , wherein the base mount is selected from a group connection elements comprising springs claim 1 , elastomeric pad claim 1 , and hydraulics.6. Turret mooring system ...

Frontier Field Development System for Large Riser Count and High Pressures for Harsh Environments

A system comprising a semisubmersible, at least two offloading terminals and shuttle tankers in optional combination with an FSO may be deployed in deep water harsh environments where riser performance (either SCR or LWSCR) is a key performance parameter. The semisubmersible is used to support the risers because of its favorable motion characteristics under harsh conditions. The semisubmersible supports the entire process train and provides well maintenance, which may include water and/or gas injection. The semisubmersible may provide work-over capabilities for well intervention. The produced hydrocarbons are exported through flexible pipes to at least two off-loading buoys. A FSO or shuttle tanker receives the produced hydrocarbons. Two or more off-loading buoys may be employed to allow for uninterrupted production when a shuttle-tanker-only embodiment is utilized.

FPSO Field Development System for Large Riser Count and High Pressures for Harsh Environments

In an offshore production system, a semisubmersible supports the risers and provides the service requirements for the wells, while an associated FPSO provides the processing functions and storage of the produced hydrocarbons. As a result, a greater number of risers can be supported in a harsh environment while the turret and swivel requirements of the system are significantly reduced. 1a semisubmersible having equipment for water and/or gas injection, chemical injection, and manifolding;a plurality of subsea risers in fluid connection with the equipment on the semisubmersible and wellheads on the seafloor; anda submersible mooring buoy having means for mooring an FPSO said means including means for fluid transfer from the mooring buoy to an FPSO moored thereto; andat least one fluid conduit connecting the mooring buoy to the subsea risers via the semisubmersible.. An offshore oilfield development system comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/901,794 filed on Nov. 8, 2013.Not Applicable1. Field of the InventionThe present invention generally relates to the offshore production of oil and gas. More particularly, it relates to surface vessels used to receive, process and store hydrocarbons from subsea wells.2. Description of the Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98A Floating Production Storage and Offloading system (“FPSO”) is a floating facility installed above or close to an offshore oil and/or gas field to receive, process, store and export hydrocarbons.It consists of a floater, which is either a newly built or converted tanker, [permanently] moored on site. The cargo capacity of the vessel is used as buffer storage for the oil produced. The process facilities (topsides) and accommodation are installed on the floater. The mooring configuration may be of the spread mooring type or a single point mooring system, generally a turret.The high pressure mixture of produced fluids is delivered ...

SUBMERGED COMPARTMENT FLUID TRANSFER SYSTEM

An apparatus for use with a submerged compartment is presented. The apparatus includes deployable physical connection hardware provided with the submerged compartment. The deployable physical connection allows for a transfer of fluid between the submerged compartment and a region near a marine free surface when deployed. The deployable physical connection hardware comprises a hose in one aspect. 1. An apparatus for use with a submerged pressurized compartment , comprising:deployable fluid transfer hardware that resides with the submerged pressurized compartment;wherein the deployable fluid transfer hardware allows for a transfer of fluid between the submerged compartment and the region near the marine free surface when deployed, and deployment occurs when pressure in the pressurized submerged compartment is at least two atmospheres absolute.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the deployable fluid transfer hardware comprises a fluid transfer hose.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the fluid transfer hose is shaped and constructed of materials configured to prevent collapse due to external pressure.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pressurized submerged compartment is a component of a submarine vessel.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a submarine escape trunk claim 4 , wherein the deployable fluid transfer hardware is located in and deployable from the submarine escape trunk.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the deployable fluid transfer hardware comprises a fluid transfer hose configured to prevent collapse due to external pressure.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the fluid transfer hose in an undeployed configuration is stored on a reel within the pressurized submerged compartment.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the fluid transfer hose in an undeployed configuration is stored on a reel within the submarine escape trunk.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein deployable fluid transfer hardware is physically attached to an ...

AUTOMATIC MOORING DEVICE FOR VESSELS

An automatic mooring device for vessels includes a coupling element associable with a mooring point or with a vessel, and a capture element, associable with a vessel or with a mooring point and detachably engageable with the coupling element. The coupling element includes an autonomous floating body; 1. An automatic mooring device for vessels , comprising a coupling element , associable with a mooring point or with a vessel , and a capture element , associable with a vessel or with a mooring point and detachably engageable with said coupling element , wherein said coupling element comprises:an autonomous floating body;a supporting element fixed to said floating body;a hook element associated with said supporting element and movable with respect to said supporting element from a coupling position, in which it is adapted to couple and retain in a bend thereof said capture element due to a relative motion between said hook element and said capture element along a direction that is substantially parallel to a direction of motion of the vessel, to a release position, in which it is adapted to release said capture element coupled previously and vice versa;a safety lever, which can engage said hook element so as to close its the bend for the retention of said capture element once it has been coupled;means for retaining said hook element in said coupling position which can be deactivated on command in order to allow the transition of said hook element from said coupling position to said release position which can be deactivated on command.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said coupling element is provided with a sliding ramp that is adapted to guide said capture element toward the opening of the bend of said hook element in the motion of relative approach of said capture element to said coupling element.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said hook element claim 2 , during use claim 2 , is arranged on a substantially vertical plane and can rotate with ...

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR RECOVERING A CONDENSATE FROM A CONDUIT

Systems and processes for recovering a condensate from a conduit. In one embodiment, the system can include a floating buoy that can include a fluid swivel assembly coupled thereto. The system can also include a floating conduit, a first gas transfer conduit, and a second gas transfer conduit that can be configured to transfer a gas discharged from a vessel storage tank to a pipeline end manifold located at a subsea location. The system can also include a first condensation conduit, a pump, and a second condensation conduit that can be configured to transfer at least a portion of any condensate that accumulates within an internal volume of the floating conduit at a low point between the vessel storage tank and the first gas transfer conduit into a flow path defined by a first swivel section of the fluid swivel assembly, a storage tank, or a combination thereof. 1. A system for recovering a condensate from a conduit , comprising:a floating buoy comprising a fluid swivel assembly coupled thereto, wherein the fluid swivel assembly comprises a first swivel section rotatably coupled to a second swivel section;a floating conduit, a first gas transfer conduit, and a second gas transfer conduit configured to transfer a gas discharged from a vessel storage tank to a pipeline end manifold located at a subsea location, wherein the floating conduit comprises a low point between the vessel storage tank and the first gas transfer conduit; anda first condensation conduit, a pump, and a second condensation conduit configured to transfer at least a portion of any condensate that accumulates within an internal volume of the floating conduit at the low point into a flow path defined by the first swivel section.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a first end of the first condensation conduit is disposed within the floating conduit.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:a first end of the first condensation conduit is disposed within the floating conduit and comprises a weighted filter,an ...

Method and System for Cargo Fluid Transfer at Open Sea

Methods and systems are for transferring fluid cargo between a first vessel and a second vessel at open sea in a Parallel configuration. The first vessel is equipped with a cargo connection point and the second vessel is equipped with cargo manifold. A tubular line is connectable between the cargo connection point and the cargo manifold. The method can include attaching a self-propelled buoy to the second vessel; connecting a cargo connection between the self-propelled buoy and the cargo manifold; connecting a cargo line between the cargo connection point and the self-propelled buoy; transferring cargo between the cargo connection point and the cargo vessel; and relying on the self-propelled buoy to keep the self-propelled buoy within predetermined distance boundaries from the first vessel also when the self-propelled buoy is attached to the second vessel. 1. A method for transferring fluid cargo between a first vessel and a second vessel at open sea in a Parallel configuration , wherein the first vessel is equipped with a cargo connection point and where the second vessel is equipped with cargo manifold , and wherein a tubular is connectable between the cargo connection point and the cargo manifold , the method comprising:attaching a self-propelled buoy to the second vessel;connecting a cargo connection between the self-propelled buoy and the cargo manifold;connecting a cargo line between the cargo connection point and the self-propelled buoy;transferring cargo between the cargo connection point and the second vessel; andrelying on the self-propelled buoy to keep the self-propelled buoy within predetermined distance boundaries from the first vessel also when the self-propelled buoy is attached to the second vessel.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising allowing the second vessel to turn a predetermined angle relative the first vessel.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising attaching the self-propelled buoy to the second vessel prior ...

DISCONNECTABLE BOW TURRET

The invention concerns a vessel () for storing and/or producing hydrocarbons and a buoyant turret buoy () to be connected to the vessel (). The outer surface of the bow () of the vessel () comprises a receiving structure () for connecting a buoyant turret buoy () to the bow (). The main part of the receiving structure () protrudes from the lower part () of the bow () in the vessel's () direction of travel and an interface of the receiving structure () is complementary to an interface of a connecting section () of the buoyant turret buoy (). Further the lower part () of the bow () is below the water line (w) during connection of the buoyant turret buoy () at sea. The invention also concerns a method for connecting the buoyant turret buoy () to receiving structure () of the vessel ().

MOORING SYSTEM AND MOORING BUOY

A mooring buoy comprising a buoyant body, an attachment point for attaching the buoy to a marine vessel, a controller, an RF communication device for receiving a vessel ID identifying the marine vessel and a movement sensor, wherein the controller is arranged to determine when the marine vessel is moored to the mooring buoy based on the received vessel ID and the movement sensor. 1. A mooring buoy comprising a buoyant body , an attachment point for attaching the buoy to a marine vessel , a controller , an RF communication device for receiving a vessel ID identifying the marine vessel and a movement sensor , wherein the controller is arranged to determine when the marine vessel is moored to the mooring buoy based on the received vessel ID and the movement sensor.2. The mooring buoy of claim 1 , wherein the buoyant body comprises an upper body portion and lower body portion claim 1 , wherein the lower portion is arranged to be at least partially submerged in use and the attachment point is attached to the lower body portion and arranged to attach to the marine vessel.3. The mooring buoy of claim 2 , wherein a location of the attachment point causes the body of the mooring buoy to tilt in the water upon the mooring vessel being attached to the attachment point.4. The mooring buoy of claim 1 , wherein the RF communication device is arranged to receive the vessel ID associated with the marine vessel from a vessel RF communication device located on the marine vessel.5. The mooring buoy of further comprising a communication antenna arranged to communicate with an external booking system over a communication network.6. The mooring buoy of claim 5 , wherein the controller is further arranged to transmit a mooring buoy ID to the booking system and receive booking data from the booking system via the cellular antenna claim 5 , wherein the booking data comprises at least one booking vessel ID associated with the mooring buoy ID.7. The mooring buoy of claim 6 , wherein the ...

Jetty-Less Offshore Terminal Configurations

Systems and methods provide for offloading liquefied gas, e.g. LNG, from a cargo vessel offshore and regasifying the offloaded gas. In example systems, a floating storage unit is moored to the seabed offshore; first tubing offloads liquefied gas from the cargo vessel to the storage unit; a jack-up platform is positioned offshore in proximity to the floating storage unit, the jack-up platform comprising legs which are arranged to be supported on the seabed and a hull which is arranged to be jacked up along the legs to a position above the sea surface; a regasification facility is provided on the jack-up platform; second tubing extends between the storage unit and the regasification facility of the jack-up platform for transferring liquified gas from the cargo vessel to the regasification facility for regasification of the liquified gas; and third tubing communicates regasified gas away from the regasification facility, e.g. to shore. 1. A system for offloading liquefied gas from a cargo vessel and regasifying the offloaded gas at a location offshore , the system comprising:a floating storage unit which is moored to the seabed offshore;first tubing for offloading liquefied gas from the cargo vessel to the storage unit;a jack-up platform positioned offshore in proximity to the floating storage unit, the jack-up platform comprising legs which are arranged to be supported on the seabed and a hull which is arranged to be jacked up along the legs to a position above the sea surface;a regasification facility on the jack-up platform;second tubing extending between the storage unit and the regasification facility of the jack-up platform for transferring liquified gas from the cargo vessel to the regasification facility for regasification of the liquified gas; andthird tubing for communicating regasified gas away from the regasification facility.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the floating storage unit comprises a ship which is spread-moored to the seabed.3. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLACING AN OPERATING ENVELOPE OF AN OFFLOADING SYSTEM IN AN OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT

During an offloading operation between a first and a second body, an operating envelope of an offloading system can be displaced to compensate for a drifting movement of one of the bodies. By appropriately displacing the operating envelope, offloading operation can continue under safe conditions even though the working limit of the original operating envelope is breached due to the drifting movement of one of the bodies.

MOORING SYSTEM WITH DECOUPLED MOORING LINES AND/OR RISER SYSTEM

A vessel includes a hull with a turret, a cavity in the turret and a mooring buoy releasably attached in the cavity, the buoy including a buoyant body and carrying a number of risers, extending to a subsea hydrocarbon well and a number of anchor lines connected to the sea bed, wherein upon connection of the buoy to the cavity, the buoy is attached to a pulling member connected to a winch on the vessel for lifting of the buoy. Each anchor line and/or riser at its upper end is connected to a stopper member, the stopper member being attached to the pulling member, wherein during lifting, each anchor line and/or riser and the stopper member are movable relative to the buoyant body in a length direction of the anchor lines and/or risers, and wherein after connection of the buoyant body to the cavity, the stopper member is engaged with an abutment member on the buoyant body to support the anchor line and/or riser weight off the body. 114311611571210101920191171. Vessel () comprising a hull () having a turret () , a cavity () in the turret and a mooring buoy () releasably attached in the cavity , the buoy comprising a buoyant body () and carrying a number of risers () extending to a subsea hydrocarbon well and a number of anchor lines ( ,′) connected to the sea bed , wherein upon connection of the buoy to the cavity , the buoy is attached to a pulling member () connected to a winch () on the vessel for lifting of the buoy , characterized in that the pulling member () is connected to the buoy () via a resilient compression device ().271777678197679. Vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the compression device () comprises an upper flange () and a lower flange () and a compression spring () extending between the flanges claim 1 , the pulling member () being attached to the lower flange () claim 1 , the upper flange being engageable with a stop member () upon lifting of the buoy claim 1 , the spring being compressible by upward movement of the lower flange by the pulling ...

Assembly for transferring fluids between a vessel and a turret structure mounted in said vessel

An assembly for transferring fluids between a vessel and a turret structure mounted in said vessel for a rotation around a substantially vertical turret axis is provided. Said turret structure comprises a swivel having at least one fluid outlet which is connected with one end of a fluid piping of which the second end is connected to the vessel. The assembly further comprises a flexible bridge member connecting a part of the turret structure with the vessel. The rotation of said part of the turret structure around the turret axis is substantially locked to the rotation of the vessel while a relative displacement between said part of the turret structure and the vessel or the structure fixed to the vessel is allowed. Said bridge member supports the fluid piping to substantially take away the loads from the fluid piping on the said swivel and its outlets.

DISCONNECTABLE SUBMERGED BUOY MOORING DEVICE COMPRISING CLAMPING DOGS

A mooring assembly includes: a mooring buoy having a central axis, an upper ring portion providing an upper abutment surface; a mooring structure including a cavity with a wall receiving the mooring buoy; and a buoy locking system near the cavity engaging with the upper ring portion for locking the mooring buoy to the turret mooring structure and including at least two locking devices attached to the mooring structure, each locking device having a locking dog connected to a force member for axial displacement and exerting an upward force on the upper abutment surface. The mooring buoy includes a lower abutment surface. The locking system includes an engagement member below the locking dog, engaging with the lower abutment surface and exerting a downward force. The buoy at positions axially above the upper abutment surface situated at an axial clearance from the cavity wall. 1. Mooring assembly comprising:{'b': 6', '200', '202, 'a mooring buoy () having a central axis, an upper ring portion () providing an upper abutment surface (),'}{'b': 3', '5', '6, 'a mooring structure () comprising a cavity () with a cavity wall arranged for receiving the mooring buoy (), and'}{'b': 7', '5', '200', '6', '6', '10', '3', '10', '106', '110', '202, 'a buoy locking system () arranged near the cavity () for engaging with the upper ring portion () for locking the mooring buoy () to the turret mooring structure () and comprising at least two locking devices () attached to the mooring structure (), each locking device () having a locking dog () connected to a force member () for axial displacement and exertion of an upward force on the upper abutment surface () wherein,'}{'b': 6', '203', '202, 'the mooring buoy () comprises a lower abutment surface () placed at an axial distance below the upper abutment surface (),'}{'b': 7', '107', '208', '106', '203, 'the locking system () comprises an engagement member (,) situated axially below the locking dog (), for engaging with the lower abutment ...

FLOATING APPARATUS FOR WAVE POWER GENERATION

The floating apparatus for wave power generation according to the present invention includes; a floating unit floating on a sea surface; an energy unit configured to convert a kinetic energy of the floating unit to an electric or hydraulic energy; and a transfer unit configured to transfer the kinetic energy of the floating unit to the energy unit. 1. A floating apparatus for wave power generation , the apparatus comprising:a floating unit floating on a sea surface;an energy unit configured to convert a kinetic energy of the floating unit to an electric or hydraulic energy; anda transfer unit configured to transfer the kinetic energy of the floating unit to the energy unit, whereinthe transfer unit and the energy unit are provided at an inside of the floating unit.2. The floating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a wire mooring the floating unit is provided to the sea surface claim 1 , one distal end of the wire is connected to a anchoring unit fixed at a sea bottom claim 1 , while the other distal end of the wire is connected to the transfer unit claim 1 , whereinthe transfer unit obtains a translational kinetic energy or rotational kinetic energy of the floating unit through the wire, and the energy unit absorbs a polymoderative kinetic energy of the floating unit.3. The floating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wire connected to the floating unit is provided in a plural number claim 1 , the wire is connected to the transfer unit by being inserted from an outside to an inside of the floating unit through a plurality of passage units claim 1 , and each of the plurality of passed units is spaced apart at a predetermined distance.4. The floating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , assuming that a point for three wires connected to an inside of the floating unit to face the floating unit from an outside of the floating unit is a face-to-face point claim 1 , three face-to-face points are positioned at an apex of imaginary triangle.5. The floating apparatus of ...

CORROSION-AND-CHAFING-RESISTANT, BUOY SYSTEM AND METHOD

A buoy and mooring system provides a robust buoy protective of markings thereon, easily retrieved for inspection and service, weighted and levered for maintaining self-righting, vertical orientation and anchored with a non-corroding system of connectors and links running from surface to sea floor. A mid-line float resists entanglement, and can be installed or uninstalled by operation of various “worm grip” mechanisms. A slack line region accommodates changing tides. An upright tube, weighted at a lower end and flanged at an upper end thereof, secures a buoy in place but pulls up through the buoy for easy retrieval by boat crews. Embedding an anchor is by hydraulic water jet drilling. From a thimble in the anchor to a thimble in the upright at the buoy, no intervening metal components are needed in the load path. Markings are durably and protectively embedded in recesses below the buoy's outer surface. 1. A method for anchoring a buoy , the method comprising:providing a body defining a longitudinal direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction, all mutually orthogonal to one another, a top end, a bottom end, and an outer surface;providing the body, further comprising providing the outer surface extending continuously in the circumferential direction, and varying in radius along the axial direction between a relief radius in a relief region and a shielding radius, greater than the relief radius, in a shielding region;providing the body further comprising providing a passage characterized by a passage perimeter extending continuously in the circumferential direction and extending from the top end to the bottom end;providing an upright extending through the passage in the axial direction a distance selected to pass through the entire passage from the bottom end to a point thereabove accessible for reaching by an operator from a watercraft, the upright being selectively positionable to drop through the body to suspend from the top end;applying markings ...

FLOAT MOORING METHOD, MOORING MEMBER, AND METHOD OF RECOVERING SAME

A mooring method includes the steps of: transporting a mooring member having a mooring cable which can be connected to a float at one end and an accommodation member installed at the other end of the mooring cable and has an accommodation space therein to a mooring position of the float; accommodating a first heavy weight in at least a part of the accommodation space of the accommodation member at the mooring position; connecting the one end of the mooring cable to the float at the mooring position after the accommodation step; and accommodating a second heavy weight in the accommodation space of the accommodation member by adding the second heavy weight to the first heavy weight or exchanging at least part of the first heavy weight with the second heavy weight at the mooring position after the connection step. 1. A float mooring method comprising:a transportation step of transporting a mooring member having a mooring cable which can be connected to a float at one end thereof and an accommodation member which is installed at the other end of the mooring cable or between the one end and the other end of the mooring cable and has an accommodation space therein to a mooring position of the float in a working water area;a first accommodation step of accommodating a first heavy weight in at least a part of the accommodation space of the accommodation member at the mooring position;a connection step of connecting the one end of the mooring cable to the float at the mooring position after the first accommodation step; anda second accommodation step of accommodating a second heavy weight in the accommodation space of the accommodation member by adding the second heavy weight to the first heavy weight or exchanging at least part of the first heavy weight with the second heavy weight at the mooring position after the connection step.2. The float mooring method according to claim 1 ,wherein, in the transportation step, the mooring member is transported in a state in which the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING A BUOY BEARING ASSEMBLY

A buoy includes a turret coupled to a buoyant body using a bearing assembly; a deckhouse disposed on the buoyant body; and a bearing retainer configured to retain the bearing assembly and to releasably attach to the turret. The buoy may also include a locking mechanism having an inner opening in the turret, an outer opening in the buoyant body, and a locking member configured for insertion through the inner and outer openings. In one embodiment, the inner opening is out of alignment with the outer opening during operation of the buoy. The buoy may further include a detachable cover on the deckhouse, wherein the cover is configured to attach to the bearing retainer. 1providing a bearing retainer configured to retain the bearing assembly and to releasably attach to the turret;coupling the bearing retainer to the bearing assembly; andreleasing the bearing assembly from the buoyant body and the turret.. A method of removing a bearing assembly from a buoy, the buoy having a buoyant body rotatably coupled to a turret, the method comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/562,554, filed Jul. 31, 2012, which claims benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/605,557, filed Mar. 1, 2012, which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.1. Field of the InventionEmbodiments of the present invention generally relate to a buoy. In particular, embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and method of replacing a bearing assembly of a buoy.2. Description of the Related ArtMooring assemblies have been used as an interconnect and a mooring point for vessels loading or unloading gas or liquid products. The mooring assembly may include a buoyant body rotatably coupled to a turret using a bearing assembly. The turret is geostationally fixed while the buoyant body is free to weathervane around the turret. Therefore, the bearing assembly is an important component of the mooring assembly.When the bearing ...

Method of Mooring a Ship and Arrangement to Accomplish the Method

Methods and arrangements of releasably mooring a ship in a definite position at a distance from land with an ability to return later to the same place. The mooring is accomplished by means of a substantially ring-shaped mooring unit, which can be raised and lowered and which has a gap along its periphery, which can be connected to and disconnected from the ship by a connectable part located below the surface of the water. The mooring unit enables a ship carrying a downwardly protruding load to pass by after disconnection and lowering of the mooring unit, and to be rotated round an essentially vertical imaginary axis. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method of releasably mooring a water-borne ship at a definite position at a distance from land , comprising:raising or lowering a substantially ring-shaped mooring unit having a gap in a periphery of the mooring unit, wherein the mooring unit is releasably connected to the ship by a connectable part located below a surface of the water and is rotatable around a substantially vertical axis, whereby the mooring unit enables the ship to pass by the mooring unit after the mooring unit is disconnected and lowered when the ship carries a downwardly protruding load.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the mooring unit is remote-controlled and includes at least one pulling element that is connected to an anchor part anchored below the water.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein raising or lowering the mooring unit comprises changing a buoyancy of the mooring unit claim 12 , and connecting and disconnecting a rotary bearing of the connectable part to the mooring unit claim 12 , and the connectable part is fastened to the ship.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the mooring unit is releasably connected to the connectable part using vacuum.15. An apparatus for carrying out the method of claim 11 , comprising:a substantially ring-shaped mooring unit, wherein the mooring unit is configured to be raised and lowered, has a gap along a periphery ...

Offset installation systems

A subsea buoy comprising: a frame comprising one or more winches and a subsea equipment attachment point and one or more buoyancy modules attached to the frame and associated systems and methods.

INCREMENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF A BUOY OR BUOY NETWORK

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a modular buoy deployment system including modules arranged to be assembled at a destination location and an aerial delivery apparatus arranged to deliver the buoy modules to the destination location. The modules are connectable to at least one other module and form a buoy when assembled. The module buoy deployment system also optionally includes a platform arranged to receive one or more aerial delivery apparatuses. Each module conforms to a delivery criteria of the aerial delivery apparatus. The module buoy deployment system also optionally includes a power system arranged to recharge the aerial delivery apparatus. 1. A modular buoy deployment system comprising:a plurality of modules arranged to be assembled at a destination location, each of the plurality of modules being connectable to at least one other module of the plurality of modules, the plurality of modules forming a buoy when assembled;one or more assemblers arranged to position a portion of the plurality of modules at the destination location to form an assembled buoy; anda delivery apparatus arranged to deliver the plurality of buoy modules to the destination location, wherein the delivery of each of the plurality of modules conforms to a delivery criteria of the delivery apparatus.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the buoy includes a platform arranged to receive one or more delivery apparatuses.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the buoy includes a power system arranged to recharge the delivery apparatus.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the delivery apparatus includes at least one of an aerial delivery device claim 1 , a marine delivery device claim 1 , and a land-based delivery device.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the delivery device includes at least one of an UAV claim 4 , AUV claim 4 , and USV.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of modules is configured to detect at least one other module of the plurality of modules.7. The ...

SYSTEM

The invention relates to a system (), having: a buoyant buoy (), and a floating hose () which has a plurality of buoyant hose segments () which are coupled in series. The buoy () has a liquid outlet connection () which is connected to the floating hose (), so that the floating hose () is arranged in a geometrical arrangement with respect to the buoy (). A plurality of node units () are fastened in a distributed manner to the floating hose () and the buoy (). Each node unit () is designed to establish, by means of an associated radio unit, a respective radio link () to each of at least two of the further radio units of the respective node units (), so that a radio network () is created. Each node unit () is designed to determine a relative distance () from each further node unit () on the basis of the respective radio link. One node unit (), which is designed as the main unit (), is designed to collect the determined relative distances () and to determine, on the basis of said relative distances, location data which represent the geometrical arrangement of the floating hose () relative to the buoy (). The main unit () has a radio transmitter unit () which is designed to wirelessly transmit a location signal which represents the location data. 113.-. (canceled)14. A system for determining location information , the system comprising:a buoyant buoy comprising a liquid inlet connection which is designed for an underwater hose to be connected, and a fluid outlet connection connected to a first end of the floating hose so that a floating hose is arranged in a geometrical arrangement with respect to the buoy;the floating hose comprising a plurality of buoyant hose segments coupled to one another in series;a plurality of node units fastened to the floating hose and to the buoy, the plurality of node units arranged in a manner distributed between the buoy and a second end of the floating hose;each node unit is designed to establish by an associated radio unit a respective ...

Jetty-Less Offshore Terminal Configurations

Systems and methods provide for offloading liquefied gas, e.g. liquefied natural gas (LNG), from a cargo vessel offshore and regasifying the offloaded gas. In example systems, a floating storage unit is moored to the seabed offshore; first tubing offloads liquefied gas from the cargo vessel to the storage unit; a jack-up platform is positioned offshore in proximity to the floating storage unit, the jack-up platform comprising legs which are arranged to be supported on the seabed and a hull which is arranged to be jacked up along the legs to a position above the sea surface; a regasification facility is provided on the jack-up platform; second tubing extends between the storage unit and the regasification facility of the jack-up platform for transferring liquified gas from the cargo vessel to the regasification facility for regasification of the liquified gas; and third tubing communicates regasified gas away from the regasification facility, e.g. to shore. 1. A system for liquefying gas and loading the liquefied gas onto a cargo vessel at a location offshore , the system comprising:a floating storage unit which is moored to the seabed;a jack-up platform comprising legs which are arranged to be supported on the seabed and a hull which is arranged to be jacked up along the legs to a position above the sea surface;a liquefaction facility on the jack-up platform;first tubing for loading liquefied gas fluid from the floating storage unit to the cargo vessel; andsecond tubing extending between the floating storage unit and the liquefaction facility of the jack-up platform for transferring liquified gas from the liquefaction facility to the floating storage unit.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , which further comprises third tubing or other means for transporting the gas to the liquefaction facility.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , the jack-up platform being positioned offshore in proximity to the floating storage unit.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , which ...

MOORING BUOY

A mooring buoy that has lower and upper surfaces and an opening positioned on a vertical centerline between the lower and upper surfaces. A raceway has a first portion that extends though the opening for predetermined a distance below the lower body surface and a predetermined distance above the upper body surface. The raceway has a portion that extends away from the centerline and over the upper surface. 1. A mooring buoy comprising:a flotation body that has a lower body surface and an upper body surface and an opening between the lower body surface and the upper body surface that is located on a vertical centerline through the flotation body; anda raceway that has a first portion that extends though the opening between the lower body surface and the upper body surface for a predetermined distance below the lower body surface and a predetermined distance above the upper body surface and has at least one second portion that extends away from the centerline and over the upper body surface, and at least one third portion that extends away from the centerline and under the lower body surface.2. The mooring buoy of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the flotation body is hollow and filled with plastic foam.3. The mooring buoy of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the flotation body is hollow and filled with unicellular plastic foam.4. The mooring buoy of claim 1 , further comprising a tether positioned within the raceway.5. The mooring buoy of claim 4 , wherein the tether has a portion that extends out of the raceway.6. The mooring buoy of claim 5 , further comprising a stopper attached to the tether portion that extends out of the raceway.7. The mooring buoy of further comprising a power source and signal light.8. The mooring buoy of claim 1 , wherein the flotation body is filled with plastic foam that is molded about the raceway.9. A mooring buoy comprising:a flotation body that has a lower body surface and an upper body surface; anda vertical centerline that extends through the ...

Mooring Buoy for a Floating Wind Turbine

The invention relates to a unit, having a floating wind turbine, which has a floating foundation, and having a floating mooring buoy, which can be connected to the floating foundation of the floating wind turbine and which has at least one anchoring means for anchoring the mooring buoy to the bed of a body of water, characterized in that the floating foundation of the floating wind turbine has a hole for holding the mooring buoy. 1. A unit comprisinga floating wind turbine having a floating foundation anda floating mooring buoy connectable to the floating foundation of the floating wind turbine, having at least one anchoring means for anchoring the mooring buoy on the floor of the body of water, wherein the floating foundation of the floating wind turbine has a recess for accommodating the mooring buoy, wherein the recess of the mooring buoy is accessible from the lower side of the foundation and is formed at least partially complementary to the outer contour of the mooring buoy.2. The unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mooring buoy is formed conical.3. The unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mooring buoy is formed from a conically tapering wall claim 1 , which forms a hollow cylinder claim 1 , and a base plate closing the hollow cylinder on one side.4. The unit as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the wall is mounted to be rotatable in relation to the base plate.5. The unit as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising a first feedthrough claim 3 , arranged centrally in the base plate claim 3 , for feeding through an undersea cable.6. The unit as claimed in further comprising at least one second feedthrough claim 3 , arranged in the base plate claim 3 , for feeding through the anchoring means.7. The unit as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the mooring buoy has at least one ballast water tank.8. The unit as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the recess of the floating foundation and the mooring buoy inserted into the recess form a closed space.9. The unit as claimed in ...

Relating to Buoyancy-Supported Risers

A subsea riser support buoy is disclosed having a riser support member and a jumper support member that extend generally parallel to each other and that define a lengthwise direction extending between them across the buoy. Pontoons extend lengthwise beyond the riser support member and the jumper support member to provide attachment points for connecting tethers to the buoy. In this way, the attachment points are spaced more widely than lengthwise extremities of the riser support member and the jumper support member, beneficially altering the dynamic behaviour of the buoy and especially its pitch characteristics. 19-. (canceled)10. A subsea riser support buoy comprising:a positively buoyant riser support member and a positively buoyant jumper support member that extend generally parallel to each other and that define a lengthwise direction extending between them across the buoy, the riser support member and the jumper support member being spaced apart from each other in the lengthwise direction;side members that extend in the lengthwise direction at ends of the riser support member and the jumper support member to join the riser support member and the jumper support member; andpontoons of negative or neutral buoyancy that extend lengthwise from opposed ends of each side member and beyond the positive buoyancy of the riser support member and the jumper support member, the pontoons comprising attachment points for connecting tethers to the buoy.11. The buoy of claim 10 , wherein the side members are positively buoyant and the pontoons extend lengthwise beyond the positive buoyancy of the side members.12. The buoy of claim 10 , wherein the pontoons also extend in a widthwise direction beyond the side members.13. The buoy of claim 10 , wherein the pontoons extend the overall width of the buoy by 5% to 20% up to the attachment points relative to the width of the buoy across the side members.14. The buoy of claim 10 , wherein each pontoon has a longitudinal axis that lies ...

LOWER BEARING FOR MOORING ASSEMBLY FOR A VESSEL

A mooring assembly for a vessel comprises a moonpool having a casing, a turret mounted in a moonpole for a rotation by upper and lower bearing assemblies. The lower bearing assembly comprises a stiff inner bearing ring attached to a lower part of the turret, an outer bearing ring attached to a casing of the moonpool and a number of circumferentially spaced bearing blocks positioned between the inner and outer bearing rings. A mounting assembly maintains a substantially fixed position of the bearing blocks relative to the outer bearing ring but allows the bearing blocks to assume a position where the load transfer between the bearing blocks and outer bearing ring occurs with a minimum of stress concentrations within the outer bearing ring and wherein the larger part of the load transfer occurs directly between the bearing blocks and outer bearing ring without being directed through the mounting assembly. 1. A mooring assembly for a vessel , comprising a moonpool in said vessel having a casing , a turret positioned in said moonpool and mounted therein for a rotation around a turret rotation axis relative to said moonpool by an upper bearing assembly and a lower bearing assembly and mooring lines attached to a lower part of the turret , wherein the lower bearing assembly comprises a stiff inner bearing ring attached to said lower part of the turret , an outer bearing ring attached to the casing of the moonpool , a number of circumferentially spaced bearing blocks positioned between the inner and outer bearing rings to transfer a load between the inner and outer bearing rings , and a mounting assembly cooperating with said bearing blocks configured to maintain a substantially fixed position of the bearing blocks relative to the outer bearing ring , wherein the mounting assembly is configured to allow the bearing blocks to carry out a settling movement relative to the outer bearing ring to assume a position in which load transfer between the bearing blocks and outer ...

Methods, Systems, and Devices for Managing Mooring Sites

A remote controlled lighted mooring beacon is adapted to be secured to a mooring site. The beacon may include various features, such as a central shaft, a ballast at the base of the shaft containing at least one power source, a float, an electronics package having a receiver that responds to a wireless code for generating an activation signal, and a 360 degree viewable high intensity light source. 1. A system for identifying a mooring site , the system comprising:a mooring beacon having a receiver adapted to receive wireless activation signals from a remote control device for activating a high intensity light source thereon, said mooring beacon fixedly attached to said mooring site; anda remote control device for wirelessly transmitting said activation signal to said receiver to activate said high intensity light source, whereby the mooring site can be identified by activating a corresponding mooring beacon.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of mooring beacons claim 1 , wherein each mooring beacon is assigned to a different mooring site.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of remote control devices claim 2 , wherein each remote control device is associated with one or more mooring beacon such that a particular mooring beacon may be activated by a corresponding remote control device.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a head end control comprising a plurality of remote control devices claim 3 , wherein the head end control may be used to activate a particular mooring site.5. A system for locating a mooring site claim 3 , the system comprising: a central shaft of a mooring stick;', 'supplies the ballast for the mooring stick;', 'a ballast at the base of said shaft containing at least one power source which'}, 'a float surrounding a middle portion of the mooring stick and located along said shaft between the top of said shaft and said ballast;', 'a 360 degree viewable high intensity light source on top of said shaft ...

MOORING ROPE DEVICE OF FLOATING OFFSHORE STRUCTURE FOR AVOIDING SHIP COLLISION, METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SAME

A floating offshore mooring chain apparatus for preventing collision with a ship is proposed. The mooring chain apparatus includes a buoyant body floating on the water surface to transfer resources to a transport ship, a plurality of mooring chains fixed to the seabed to locate the buoyant body in position on the water surface, and a plurality of spider buoys disposed to a lower portion of the buoyant body such that the mooring chains laterally penetrate through the spider buoys, respectively, and extend toward the seabed in different directions, so that the mooring chains are moved by a rotating force along the extension directions thereof to displace the buoyant body. 1. A floating offshore mooring chain apparatus for preventing collision with a ship , the mooring chain apparatus comprising:a buoyant body floating on the water surface to transfer resources to a transport ship;a plurality of mooring chains fixed to the seabed to locate the buoyant body in position on the water surface; anda plurality of spider buoys disposed to a lower portion of the buoyant body such that the mooring chains laterally penetrate through the spider buoys, respectively, and extend toward the seabed in different directions, so that the mooring chains are moved by a rotating force along the extension directions thereof to displace the buoyant body.2. The floating offshore mooring chain apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the spider buoys comprises:a plurality of housings provided underneath the buoyant body such that the mooring chains laterally penetrate through the housings, respectively, and extend to the seabed;a pair of mooring chain stoppers provided inside the housing such that the mooring chain stoppers are spaced apart from each other so as to be engaged with the mooring chain, wherein in operation, when rotated, the mooring chain stopper engaged with the mooring chain moves the housing along the mooring chain, resulting in the extended length of the mooring chain ...

MOORING RETRIEVAL DEVICE

A mooring retrieval device for retrieving a mooring rope in water, the device comprising a buoyant member adapted to be tethered to the end of the mooring rope. An elongate retrieval member having an end adapted to engage with the buoyant member whereby, in use, the end of a mooring rope tethered to the buoyant member can be more easily retrieved. Advantageously the end of the retrieval member engages with the buoyant member by magnetic attraction. 1. A mooring retrieval device for retrieving a mooring rope in water , the device comprising:a buoyant member adapted to be tethered to the end of a mooring rope and comprising a first permanent magnet; anda retrieval member having means adapted to engage with the buoyant member in the form of a second permanent magnet connected to an end of the retrieval member wherein, in use, the end of the retrieval member engages with the buoyant member by magnetic attraction between the first and second permanent magnets.2. A mooring retrieval device as defined in wherein retrieval member is provided with a resilient neck for connecting the second permanent magnet to the end of the retrieval member wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , the resilient neck permits the second permanent magnet to more readily engage with the first permanent magnet of the buoyant member.3. A mooring retrieval device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the second permanent magnet is provided with a retractable neck for connecting the second permanent magnet to the end of the retrieval member wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , the resilient neck permits the second permanent magnet to more readily engage with the first permanent magnet of the buoyant member.4. A mooring retrieval device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the retrieval member comprises an elongate member having the means adapted to engage with the buoyant member provided at its said end.5. A mooring retrieval device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the retrieval member comprises an end piece adapted to ...

System and Method Rapid Disconnection of the Drilling Riser of a Floating Drilling Platform

A system and method for rapidly disconnecting a drilling riser from a floating drilling platform is provided. In one embodiment, the floating drilling platform has a mooring buoy connected to a seabed. The method comprises disconnecting the drilling riser from a subsea component engaged to the seabed, attaching the mooring buoy to the drilling riser, and releasing the mooring buoy and the attached drilling riser from the drilling platform. 1. A method for disconnecting a drilling riser of a floating drilling platform , the floating drilling platform having a mooring buoy connected to a seabed , the method comprising:disconnecting the drilling riser from a subsea component engaged to the seabed;attaching the mooring buoy to the drilling riser; andreleasing the mooring buoy and the attached drilling riser from the drilling platform.2. The method of further comprising retrieving a first number of riser joints claim 1 , wherein before disconnection from the subsea component the drilling riser is comprised of a second number of riser joints claim 1 , the first number of riser joints is less than the second number of riser joints.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subsea component is a blowout preventer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mooring buoy is attached to the drilling riser by releasing a compression clamp.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the compression clamp comprises a strut extending from the mooring buoy to a riser joint and a mating member which engages a pair of conical surfaces affixed to the riser joint when the compression clamp is released.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mooring buoy is attached to the drilling riser by connecting a tension strut to a riser joint and the mooring buoy.7. The method of further comprising adjusting a turnbuckle operatively connected to the tension strut in order to tighten the tension strut.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mooring buoy has a moon pool and the drilling riser is positioned within the ...

MARINE ANCHOR

An anchor comprises a substantially non-conducting housing including a series of collet apertures; flexible strands; collets; and a water bed engaging part. Each collet is adapted to engage one of the flexible strands and secure it in a respective one of the collet apertures of the housing. The anchor formed such that when it is in use the water bed engaging part can be located on the bed of a body of water with the strands extending upwards for use in securing an item at or near the surface of the water, the strands being able to expand and contract lengthwise to resist breaking due to pulling of the item. 1. An anchor comprisinga substantially non-conducting housing including a series of collet apertures;flexible strands;collets; andwater bed engaging part;wherein each collet is engaged with a respective one of the flexible strands to secure it in a respective one of the collet apertures of the housing, the water bed engaging part being located on the bed of a body of water with the strands extending upwards to secure an item at or near the surface of the water, the strands being able to expand and contract lengthwise to resist breaking due to pulling of the item.2. The anchor according to further comprising:a second non-conducting housing including a series of collet apertures;wherein each collet receives an end of a flexible strand and secures it in a respective one of the collet apertures of the housing and each flexible strand extends between the two housings.3. The anchor according to further including a connector releasably received in an aperture of the housing claim 2 , the connector being attached to the anchor.4. The anchor according to wherein the connector is a mooring pin having a narrower portion passing through the aperture of the housing and having a portion wider than the aperture of the housing.5. The anchor according to wherein the mooring pin has an aperture in its wider portion.6. The anchor according to wherein the portion of the mooring pin ...

Belt Drive Wave Energy Plant

A wave power plant ( 1 ) comprising: a frame construction ( 2, 2 ′), a plurality of rocking rotors ( 2 ) arranged on the frame construction ( 2, 2 ′) on at least on rotor axis ( 4 ), a drive axis ( 30 ) connected to a generator and journaled in said frame construction ( 2, 2 ′); and at least one belt drive connection ( 40 ) arranged between the rotor axis ( 4 ) and the drive axis ( 30 ) for each rocking rotor ( 3 ).

CORROSION-AND-CHAFING-RESISTANT, MOORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A mooring system provides an anchor, imbedded in a sea floor from which arises a line to a mid-line float resisting entanglement by operation of a “worm grip” providing a tortuous path without exceeding permissible working loads nor reducing the tension capacity of the line. A slack region accommodates changing tides, before entering into an upright tube weighted at a lower end and flanged at an upper end thereof to secure a buoy in place. The embedded anchor is driven into the sea bed by hydraulic water jet drilling. From a thimble in the anchor to a thimble in the upright at the buoy, no intervening metal components are needed in the load path. Markings are durably and protectively embedded in recesses below the buoy's outer surface. 1. A method for anchoring to an underwater substrate , the method comprising:selecting a substrate forming a floor beneath a water feature;providing a head, having a lead end and trailing end, the head being secured to a source of water pressurized above the pressure of the ambient water feature at the floor;ejecting the pressurized water from the lead end;drilling, by the pressurized water exiting the head, a bore in the substrate for a pre-selected distance;removing the source of pressurized water; andleaving the head in the bore.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the water feature is selected from a lake claim 1 , ocean claim 1 , bay claim 1 , cove claim 1 , river claim 1 , sound claim 1 , and pond.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the head further comprises:the lead end having a penetration formed to pass the pressurized water therefrom; andthe trailing end thereof, further shaped to engage a wall of the bore.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:the drilling, further comprising forming the bore to have an inlet end and a blind, terminal end;setting the head in the bore by engaging, by the trailing end, the wall, and driving the trailing end into the wall of the bore by drawing the head from proximate the terminal end ...

A TRANSFER STRUCTURE, A TRANSFER SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING LNG AND/OR ELECTRIC POWER

There is disclosed a semi-submersible, floating transfer structure for transfer of a fluid between a floating structure and a floating or non-floating facility and/or transmission of electric power between the floating or non-floating facility and the floating structure. The transfer structure comprises at least one attachment means mounted to the transfer structure for releasable attachment of the transfer structure to the floating structure, said at least one attachment means being passive-movably mounted relative to the transfer structure. 1. A semi-submersible , floating transfer structure for transfer of a fluid between a floating structure and a floating or non-floating facility and/or transmission of electric power between the floating or non-floating facility and the floating structure ,the transfer structure comprising at least one attachment means mounted to the transfer structure for releasable attachment of the transfer structure to the floating structure,wherein said at least one attachment means is passive-movably mounted relative to the transfer structure, the at least one attachment means is adapted to allow the transfer structure to move substantially freely vertically and to rotate substantially freely about a horizontal axis relative to the floating structure, and the at least one attachment means is further adapted to passively substantially restrain relative horizontal translation and relative rotation about a vertical axis between the floating structure and the transfer structure.2. (canceled)3. A transfer structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the transfer structure is adapted for relocation and positioning by external relocation and positioning means.4. A transfer structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the transfer structure is provided with berth and anchoring means for a vessel, or attachment means for one or more winch wires.5. A transfer structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the transfer structure comprises a top-side deck and a ...

MOORING BUOY

A mooring buoy includes a first floating body, a second body slidingly connected to the first and normally submerged, a mooring line connected to the second body by a connector housed in a seat in the first body and movable between a retracted position and a protruding position, enabling fixing the mooring line. The buoy further includes at least one chamber, in one or both of the first and second bodies, a fluid circuit admitting fluid into and out of the chamber, and a control unit connected to the fluid circuit. The control unit controls the fluid circuit to vary the amount of the fluid in the chamber, causing a variation of the immersion depth of the first body with respect to the second body or vice versa and, consequently, movement of the connecting element between the retracted and protruding positions. 21. The buoy () according to claim 1 , wherein said fluid is air or water.31221020. The buoy () according to claim 1 , wherein the variation of the amount of said fluid in the chamber () causes a variation of the weight or of the volume of said first body () or said second body ().413022. The buoy () according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid circuit () comprises pumping means adapted to input air into the chamber () and allow the air to be removed.5122. The buoy () according to claim 4 , wherein the volume of the chamber () is variable.6122251. The buoy () according to claim 5 , wherein the chamber () is delimited by one or more walls () at least partially submerged and directly in contact with the water in which the buoy is immersed. ()712522. The buoy () according to claim 6 , wherein one or more walls () of the chamber () are made of a flexible or even elastic material.8122. The buoy () according to claim 4 , wherein said chamber () has a constant volume.9130221122. The buoy () according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid circuit () comprises pumping means to move the water from inside the chamber () toward the outside of the buoy () or also from outside the ...

SUBMERSIBLE BUOY, INFLATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND KIT

A submersible buoy comprising a body defining a space; a gas compressor in fluid communication with a pressure vessel, where the gas compressor is capable of releasing gas from the pressure vessel into the space and of sucking gas out of the space into the pressure vessel; a battery that powers the gas compressor; and a controller in electronic communication with the gas compressor, where the controller controls the operations of the gas compressor. 1. A submersible buoy comprising: a mooring end attachable to a mooring line; and', 'an exposed end that faces away from water when said submersible buoy is floating; and, 'an airtight, watertight, flexible body defining a space, comprising a pressure vessel shaped and dimensioned to store compressed gas;', 'a gas valve in fluid communication with said pressure vessel and said space;', releasing gas from said pressure vessel into said space; and', 'sucking gas from said space into said pressure vessel;, 'a gas compressor in fluid communication with said pressure vessel such that said gas compressor is capable of performing operations comprising, 'a controller in electronic communication with said gas compressor and said gas valve such that said controller controls at least a position of said gas valve and said operations of said gas compressor; and', 'a battery in electric communication with at least said gas compressor such that said battery powers said operations of said gas compressor., 'an inflation control system disposed at least partially within said space, said inflation control system comprising2. The submersible buoy as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said controller comprises at least a memory that stores programming of at least said operations of said gas compressor and a microprocessor in electronic communication with said memory and capable of executing said programming.3. The submersible buoy as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said programming further comprises timing of said operations of said gas compressor.4. ...

CONTROLLABLE BUOYS AND NETWORKED BUOY SYSTEMS

Buoyant sensor networks are described, comprising floating buoys with sensors and energy harvesting capabilities. The buoys can control their buoyancy and motion, and can organize communication in a distributed fashion. Some buoys may have tethered underwater vehicles with a smart spooling system that allows the vehicles to dive deep underwater while remaining in communication and connection with the buoys. 1. A buoy comprising:a shell;at least one communication device;at least one energy-providing device;at least one propulsion unit; andan extendible tube comprising a means for penetrating ice.2. The buoy of claim 1 , wherein the means for penetrating ice comprises a heating element.3. The buoy of claim 1 , wherein the shell is inflatable and comprises a chamber claim 1 , the chamber configured to contain a fluid claim 1 , and wherein the chamber comprises a pump to control a volume of the fluid within the chamber claim 1 , thereby controlling buoyancy claim 1 , and wherein the buoy further comprises an electronic controller module located in a rigid protective chamber at a center of the inflatable shell claim 1 , the electronic controller module comprising a processor.4. The buoy of claim 1 , wherein the at least one communication device comprises a radio frequency transceiver and an acoustic transceiver.5. The buoy of claim 1 , wherein the at least one energy-providing device comprises an energy harvesting device and a battery.6. The buoy of claim 5 , wherein the energy harvesting device comprises an electromagnetic generator claim 5 , a wave generator or a solar array.7. The buoy of claim 6 , wherein the electromagnetic generator comprises at least one tube claim 6 , at least one solenoid surrounding the tube claim 6 , and at least one magnet within the tube claim 6 , configured to move within the tube when the buoy is moving.8. The buoy of claim 6 , wherein the shell is spherical and comprises a transparent dome at its top claim 6 , and wherein the solar array ...

MOORING ASSEMBLY AND VESSEL PROVIDED THEREWITH

A mooring assembly for a vessel includes a turret with a lower receptacle cone receiving a buoy, mooring lines attached to the buoy, and risers. The buoy includes a plurality of pivot legs positioned on a lower part of the buoy, wherein the legs are pivotably connected to the buoy through a horizontally extending pivot axis to pivot in a radial plane with respect to the buoy between a first position with the buoy in the cone of the turret, in which the legs extend mainly vertically downwards and engage an inner surface of the cone, and a second position with the buoy outside of the cone, in which the legs extend mainly horizontally outwards. The lines are attached to the legs and each leg has such a length that in the first position its end is located at a level below the lowermost end of the cone. 1. A mooring assembly for a vessel of the type comprising a turret which is intended to be rotatably mounted to the vessel in a manner that the vessel can weathervane around the turret , which turret is provided with a lower receptacle cone , further comprising:a buoy which in a disconnectable manner is received in the receptacle cone, the buoy comprising a plurality of pivot legs regularly positioned on a lower part of the buoy, wherein the pivot legs each at a first leg end are pivotably connected to the buoy through a horizontally extending pivot axis in such a manner that the pivot legs pivot in a radial plane with respect to the buoy between a first position, when the buoy is received in the receptacle cone of the turret, in which the pivot legs extend mainly vertically downwards and engage an inner surface of the receptacle cone, and a second position, when the buoy is positioned outside of the receptacle cone of the turret, in which the pivot legs extend mainly horizontally outwards from the buoy, and wherein each pivot leg has such a length that in the first position its second end is located at a level below the lowermost end of the receptacle cone;mooring lines ...

Modular mooring buoy system, and buoyant body and modular unit thereof

There is disclosed a modular mooring buoy system comprising: a buoyant body having an associated controller unit, said buoyant body being formed with at least one outwardly opening recess (); and at least one modular unit () removably received by said at least one recess () in a watertight manner to enable operative communication between said controller unit and said at least one modular unit ().

MOORING APPARATUS FOR OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION

The present invention provides a mooring apparatus for an offshore construction that makes it easy to install a mooring chain and can moor an offshore construction stably against external force such as waves and wind. The mooring apparatus for an offshore construction includes; a floating member generating buoyancy; and fixing frames coupled to a side of the floating member and combined with a plurality of fixing arms radially extending and being stretchable and retractable, in which mooring chains which are connected to the bottom of the sea are fixed to free ends of the fixing arms respectively, so that as the fixing arms stretches/retracts on the fixing frame, the positions of the mooring chains change. 1. A mooring apparatus for an offshore construction , comprising:a floating member generating buoyancy; andfixing frames coupled to a side of the floating member and combined with a plurality of fixing arms radially extending and being stretchable and retractable,wherein mooring chains which are connected to the bottom of the sea are fixed to free ends of the fixing arms, respectively, so that as the fixing arms stretches/retracts on the fixing frame, the positions of the mooring chains change.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fixing arms are coupled to the fixing frames in the way of a hinge to fold/unfold.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising actuators having both ends fixed between the fixing frames and the fixing arms and folding/unfolding the fixing arms by stretching/contracting.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the fixing arms pivot on hinge shafts fixed to the fixing frames and the free ends are fixed to the fixing frames.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the fixing arms are fixed to the fixing frames by hinge shafts and fixing pins passing through both of the fixing frames and the fixing arms claim 4 , close to the hinge shafts claim 4 , when being unfolded claim 4 , andthe fixing arms are fixed to the fixing pins of adjacent ...

Device for the Transfer of Cryogenic Products Between a Floating Structure and a Fixed or Floating Structure

The present invention concerns a device for the transfer of cryogenic product from a first floating structure (330) for storing cryogenic product to a second fixed or floating structure for storing cryogenic product, comprising pipes (100) configured to transport the cryogenic product between a duct (300) linked to the first structure and a duct (200) linked to the second structure. Said pipes (100) are rigid, carried by buoyancy means (400) and fluidically connected in pairs by connection means (600) suitable for transporting the cryogenic product and allowing at least one degree of freedom. The present invention also concerns a method for retracting a device for the transport of cryogenic product.

Disconnectable production dock (dpd) for turret free disconnectable weather vaning fpso

System for mooring a large vessel for production of hydrocarbons, such vessel for example being a FPSO vessel, the mooring system including at least two floating bodies of the hang-off type, moored by means of differentiated compliance spread anchoring system to the sea bed, allowing partly weathervaning of the large vessel; a riser system extending from the sea bed to each the floating bodies, and means for transfer of fluids from the two floating bodies to the large vessel, the floating bodies and the large vessel being provided with locking means, locking floating bodies to the large vessel at the bow and the stern of the vessel in a mechanically rigid manner, thus providing a integrated, rigidly fixed unit comprising the large vessel and the floating bodies.

Deep water support system

A vessel for production and/or loading/unloading and transport of hydrocarbons from offshore fields, and/or for carrying out well operations

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOORING AND ANCHORING OF FLOATING SOLAR ARRAYS ON WATER SURFACE

A system () and method for mooring and anchoring of floating solar panels () on water surface is disclosed. The system () has a floater unit () for securing the solar panels (), The floater unit () has securing means () along its circumference. Buoys () are floated on the surface of the water body such that each buoy is anchored to at least one anchor () at a floor of the water body. Main mooring lines () are connected to the buoys (). A parabolic curve is formed by connecting one end of the adjacent main mooring lines to the same buoy. A plurality of connecting lines () are used for connecting each main mooring line () with the securing means () at corresponding side of the floater unit (). 1100150100. A system () for mooring and anchoring at least one set of solar panels () on a surface of a water body , the system () characterized in that comprising:{'b': 154', '150', '154', '152, 'at least one floater unit () for securing the solar panel (), wherein the floater unit () comprises a plurality of securing means () along the circumference;'}{'b': 112', '114', '116', '118', '154, 'at least one or more parabolic curved main mooring line (, , , ) for forming a main securing means of the floater unit () along the circumference{'b': 122', '124', '126', '128', '122', '124', '126', '128', '142', '144', '146', '148', '112', '114', '116', '118', '122', '124', '125', '128, 'a plurality of buoys (, , , ) floating on the surface of the water body, wherein each buoy (, , , ) is anchored to at least one anchor (, , , ) at a floor of the water body; wherein the parabolic curved main mooring line (, , , ) is attached to the buoys (, , , ) or to the anchor point on a shore of the water body; and'}{'b': 162', '164', '166', '168', '154', '112', '114', '116', '118, 'a plurality of connecting lines (, , or ), each for connecting a side of the floater unit () to one of the main parabolic mooring line (, , or ),'}{'b': 162', '164', '166', '168', '162', '154', '112', '114', '116', '118, ' ...

Controlled wellhead buoy

A subsea system for the production of hydrocarbon reserves; the system includes a control wellhead buoy (10) that is used in deepwater operations f or offshore hydrocarbon production.

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rising column system and process to build the same.

System of loading in floed-up water

FIELD: transport.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to system for transfer of hydrocarbons between plant 16 located at sea bottom 16 and ship 10 in drifting floe zone. Proposed system comprises submersible turret buoy 19, ascending flexible pipeline 18 extending from said plant 24 to buoy 19 to make a reliable connection with appropriate pipeline aboard the ship 10, and multiple mooring cables 17 connected to buoy 19 to extend outward therefrom. To protect as-stretched ascending pipeline 18 against impacts, protective device 20 is used comprising multiple separate suspended elements 35 through which extends ascending pipeline and arranged to be stored in position whereat its elements 35 are laid one on another together with said ascending pipeline in removed position. Proposed system comprises also protective system 24 located at sea bottom 16 to therein to store ascending pipeline 18 in removed position and protective device 20 when its elements 35 are laid one on the other. Protective system 24 has means 28 to store ascending pipeline 18 in protected position when it is detached from ship 10 and removed.EFFECT: higher safety.19 cl, 7 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 475 405 (13) C2 (51) МПК B63B E21B F16L B63B B63B 22/02 (2006.01) 43/01 (2006.01) 57/00 (2006.01) 27/24 (2006.01) 27/34 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2008127211/11, 21.08.2003 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.08.2003 (73) Патентообладатель(и): СТАТОЙЛ АСА (NO) R U Приоритет(ы): Номер и дата приоритета первоначальной заявки, из которой данная заявка выделена: 2005105052 24.09.2002 (72) Автор(ы): ЛЕЗЕТ Свейнунг (NO), БОННЕМАИРЕ Базиле (NO) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.01.2010 Бюл. № 2 2 4 7 5 4 0 5 (45) Опубликовано: 20.02.2013 Бюл. № 5 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2125949 C1, 10.02.1999. CA 2231028 A1, 11.10.1998. US 5354151 A, 11.10.1994. JP 54008117 U, 19.01.1979. ...

Система загрузки для работы в водах, забитых льдом

1. Система загрузки для транспортировки углеводородов между установкой, расположенной на морском дне (16), и судном (10), находящимся в зонах дрейфующего льда, содержащая погружное турельное загрузочное устройство, включающее загрузочно-разгрузочный буй (19), выполненный с возможностью ввода в открытый вниз приемный отсек (15) судна (10) и разъемного закрепления в этом отсеке, гибкий восходящий трубопровод (18), проходящий от установки (24) на морском дне к бую (19) и выполненный с возможностью надежного соединения с соответствующим трубопроводом на борту судна (10), и множество швартовов (17), соединенных с буем (19) и отходящих от него наружу, причем буй (19) и швартовы (17) служат в качестве якорной системы, позволяющей судну (10) поворачиваться наподобие флюгера, ! отличающаяся тем, что она содержит: ! защитное устройство (20) для защиты восходящего трубопровода (18) от ударов, когда он находится в вытянутом положении, соответствующем транспортировке груза, причем защитное устройство (20) содержит множество отдельных подвешенных друг к другу элементов (35), через которые проходит восходящий трубопровод, и выполнено с возможностью хранения в положении, в котором его элементы (35) уложены друг на друга, вместе с восходящим трубопроводом, находящемся в убранном положении, и ! защитную структуру (24), расположенную на морском дне (16) или врытую в него, для хранения и защиты восходящего трубопровода (18), когда он находится в убранном положении, соответствующем нерабочему состоянию, и защитного устройства (20), когда оно находится в положении, при котором его элементы (35) уложены друг на друга, причем защитная структура (24) содержит средства (28) для хран� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2008 127 211 (13) A (51) МПК B63B 22/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008127211/11, 07.07.2008 (71) Заявитель(и): СТАТОЙЛ АСА (NO) (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 24.09.2002 ...

Devices for loading / unloading floats for use in shallow water

얕은 물에서 사용하기 위한 선적/하적 부체의 장치로서, 여기에서 부체(1)는 떠있는 유조선(30)의 하향으로 개방된 수용 공간(31) 안으로 도입되어 분리가능하게 고정되도록 장치되며, 이 부체(1)는 저면-정박 중심부재(2) 및 외측부재(3)를 포함하며, 이 중심부재(2)는 중심부재의 저면에 연결되는 이송라인(25)으로 또는 그로부터 매체의 이송을 위한 통로이며, 외측부재(4)는 외측부재가 수용공간(31)에 고정된 때 중심부재 주위를 배(30)가 회전할 수 있도록 중심부재(2)에 회전가능하게 장착된다. 이 부체(1)는 부체의 중심부재(2)에 연결되며 비사용중 해저(16)에 부체를 지지하도록 장치되는 바닥 지지 구조체(15)를 구비하며, 다수의 정박줄(21)이 부체의 중심부재(2)에 연결되어 해저(16)를 따라 상당한 거리로 부체(1)로부터 밖으로 연장하며 해저로부터 부체를 들어올릴 수 있게 하는 고유 탄성을 갖다. A device for loading / unloading floats for use in shallow water, wherein the float 1 is introduced into a downwardly open receiving space 31 of the floating tanker 30 so as to be detachably fixed. (1) comprises a bottom-anchored core member (2) and an outer member (3), which core member (2) is a passage for transport of media to or from a transfer line (25) connected to the bottom of the core member. The outer member 4 is rotatably mounted to the central member 2 so that the ship 30 can rotate around the central member when the outer member is fixed to the accommodation space 31. This body 1 has a bottom support structure 15 which is connected to the body 2 of the body and is arranged to support the body on the seabed 16 during non-use, with a number of berths 21 being the center of the body. It is connected to the member 2 and has an inherent elasticity that extends out of the body 1 at a significant distance along the sea bottom 16 and allows the body to be lifted from the sea bottom.

Floating type fixing apparatus for craft

The present invention relates to a floating type fixing device for a vessel. In the present invention, the floating type fixing device (10) for a vessel is provided with a buoyancy (B). The buoyancy (B) and the vessel (C) are connected by cables (20a, 20b). One ends of the cables (20a, 20b) are connected to the buoyancy (B), and the other ends of the cables are connected to the vessel (C). A lower portion of the buoyancy (B) is connected with an anchor (40). The anchor (40) is fixed to the bottom surface under water to fix a location of the buoyancy (B). According to the present invention with this configuration, the vessel and the buoyancy are prevented from moving to a different location due to a faster flux or flooding while collecting floating soil, so that floating soil is prevented from being disturbed. Thus, reliability in measurement can be improved.

Система для перекачки текучего продукта, в частности природного сжиженного газа, между транспортным средством, таким как судно, и установкой приема или подачи этого продукта

Изобретение относится к системе для перекачки сжиженного газа. Система для перекачки текучего продукта, в частности сжиженного природного газа, содержит транспортное средство, такое как судно, и установку для приема и выдачи этого продукта. Опорная конструкция содержит один пункт швартовки судна, один гик, несущий трубопровод для перекачки, который установлен на пункте швартовки и вращается вокруг вертикальной оси над судном. Система также содержит одно деформируемое устройство, один конец которого соединен с трубопроводом, в то время как другой конец может перемещаться между положением при хранении, рядом с гиком, и положением присоединения к устройству главного трубопровода для перекачки природного газа в суровых условиях окружающей среды. 26 з.п. ф-лы, 39 ил. ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 2 299 848 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ B67D 5/68 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2003134539/11, 13.05.2002 (72) Àâòîð(û): ÄÞÏÎÍÒ Áåðíàð (FR), ÏÀÊÅÒ Ñòåôàí (FR) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 13.05.2002 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 27.04.2005 R U (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÑÎÑÜÅÒÅ ÅÓÐÎÏÅÅÍÍ Ä`ÈÍÆÅÍÅÐÈ ÌÅÕÀÍÈÊ: ÅÓÐÎÄÈÌ (FR) (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 11.05.2001 (ïï.1-27) FR 01/06279 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 27.05.2007 Áþë. ¹ 15 2 2 9 9 8 4 8 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: US 4261398 À, 14.04.1981. WO 99/38762 A1, 05.08.1999. US 3984059 À, 05.10.1976. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 11.12.2003 2 2 9 9 8 4 8 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 02/092494 (21.11.2002) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: FR 02/01603 (13.05.2002) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 117279, Ìîñêâà, óë. Ìèêëóõî-Ìàêëà , 55à, ÇÀÎ "ÔÈÐÌÀ "Öåíòð ïàòåíòíûõ óñëóã", ïàò.ïîâ. Å.À.Õàð÷åíêî (54) ÑÈÑÒÅÌÀ ÄËß ÏÅÐÅÊÀ×ÊÈ ÒÅÊÓ×ÅÃÎ ÏÐÎÄÓÊÒÀ,  ×ÀÑÒÍÎÑÒÈ ÏÐÈÐÎÄÍÎÃÎ ÑÆÈÆÅÍÍÎÃÎ ÃÀÇÀ, ÌÅÆÄÓ ÒÐÀÍÑÏÎÐÒÍÛÌ ÑÐÅÄÑÒÂÎÌ, ÒÀÊÈÌ ÊÀÊ ÑÓÄÍÎ, È ÓÑÒÀÍÎÂÊÎÉ ÏÐÈÅÌÀ ÈËÈ ÏÎÄÀ×È ÝÒÎÃÎ ÏÐÎÄÓÊÒÀ (57) Ðåôåðàò: ...

Transfer structure, a transfer system and a method for transferring liquefied natural gas and / or transmitting electric power

FIELD: shipbuilding.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of shipbuilding, in particular to a semi-submersible floating transfer structure for transfer of a fluid between a floating structure and a floating or non-floating object and / or transmission of electric power between the floating or non-floating object and the floating structure. Transfer structure comprises at least one attachment means mounted on the transfer structure for releasable attachment of the transfer structure to the floating structure, wherein said at least one attachment means is arranged to move passively relative to the transfer structure.EFFECT: invention provides a system for transferring a fluid and / or transmitting electric power between the floating structure and the floating or non-floating object having a simplified structure, with low costs for construction and operation, suitable for use in relatively closed water areas and in shallow waters.27 cl, 12 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 673 136 C2 (51) МПК B63B 27/34 (2006.01) B63B 27/24 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B63B 27/34 (2006.01); B63B 27/24 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016130679, 16.01.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 22.11.2018 17.01.2014 NO 20140063 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.02.2018 Бюл. № 8104416 B1, 31.01.2012. US 8104417 B1, 31.01.2012. US 2004216485 A1, 04.11.2004. US 3712330 A, 23.01.1973. RU 2359859 C2, 27.06.2009. 5 (45) Опубликовано: 22.11.2018 Бюл. № 33 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 17.08.2016 (86) Заявка PCT: C 2 C 2 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 8286678 B2, 16.10.2012. US EP 2015/050765 (16.01.2015) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 6 7 3 1 3 6 WO 2015/107147 (23.07.2015) R U 2 6 7 3 1 3 6 (73) Патентообладатель(и): КОННЕКТ ЛНГ АС (NO) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 16.01.2015 (72) Автор(ы): КНУТСЕН ...

Floating platform for use of wind energy

FIELD: shipbuilding.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of shipbuilding and energy. Floating platform for using wind energy is proposed, including tower (1) with wind installation (2) and two horizontal identical cylindrical floating elements (3) arranged parallel to the main longitudinal axis of the layout. In this case, the tower and the floating elements are connected to each other by structures in form of beams (5). Floating elements are connected to stabilizing element (4) located directly below floating elements (3), the stabilizing element includes first two rectangular concrete slabs (4a), either solid or lightweight, with a ribbed structure, which are arranged perpendicular to the axes of the floating elements and are connected with them by means of auxiliary structures.EFFECT: technical result is to improve the performance of a floating platform for using wind energy.9 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 675 349 C1 (51) МПК B63B 35/44 (2006.01) F03D 13/25 (2016.01) F03D 9/30 (2016.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B63B 35/44 (2006.01); F03D 13/25 (2006.01); F03D 9/30 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017120842, 23.09.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): САИТЕК ОФФШОР ТЕКНОЛОДЖИС С.Л.Ю. (ES) Дата регистрации: 19.12.2018 2440894 A1, 30.01.2014. UA 86863 C2, 25.05.2009. DE 19846796 A1, 13.04.2000. WO 0173292 A1, 04.10.2001. RU 2184268 C1, 27.06.2002. 26.11.2014 ES P201431758 (45) Опубликовано: 19.12.2018 Бюл. № 35 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 26.06.2017 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 6 7 5 3 4 9 R U (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2016/083634 (02.06.2016) Адрес для переписки: 123100, Москва, Шмитовский пр., 2, стр. 2, Патентное агентство "Ермакова, Столярова и партнеры" (54) ПЛАВАЮЩАЯ ПЛАТФОРМА ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ЭНЕРГИИ ВЕТРА (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области под плавающими элементами (3), судостроения ...

用于无转塔的可分离随气候摆动fpso的可分离生产坞

用于系泊用于碳氢化合物生产的大型船只（10）的系统，这种船只（10）例如为FPSO船只，所述系泊系统包括至少两个悬挂类型的漂浮主体（17），该漂浮主体借助于差异顺应散射锚泊系统（12）系泊到海床，允许大型船只（10）部分地随气候摆动；立管系统（13，14），其从海床向各个漂浮主体（17）延伸，以及用于从两个漂浮主体（17）向大型船只（10）传送流体的器件，漂浮主体（17）和大型船只（10）设有锁定器件（16），在船只（10）的船首和船尾处以机械刚性方式将漂浮主体（17）锁定到大型船只（10），从而提供包括大型船只（10）和漂浮主体（17）的一体式的刚性地固定的单元。

Система загрузки для работы в водах, забитых льдом

ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (51) ÌÏÊ 7 (11) 2005 105 052 (13) A B 63 B 1/00 ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÇÀßÂÊÀ ÍÀ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈÅ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2005105052/11, 21.08.2003 (71) Çà âèòåëü(è): ÑÒÀÒÎÉË ÀÑÀ (NO) (30) Ïðèîðèòåò: 24.09.2002 NO 20024584 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 10.10.2005 Áþë. ¹ 28 (74) Ïàòåíòíûé ïîâåðåííûé: Ïîëèêàðïîâ Àëåêñàíäð Âèêòîðîâè÷ (86) Çà âêà PCT: NO 03/00289 (21.08.2003) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 191036, Ñàíêò-Ïåòåðáóðã, à/ 24, "ÍÅÂÈÍÏÀÒ", ïàò.ïîâ. À.Â.Ïîëèêàðïîâó R U Ôîðìóëà èçîáðåòåíè 1. Ñèñòåìà çàãðóçêè äë òðàíñïîðòèðîâêè óãëåâîäîðîäîâ ìåæäó óñòàíîâêîé, ðàñïîëîæåííîé íà ìîðñêîì äíå (16), è ñóäíîì (10), íàõîä ùèìñ â çîíàõ äðåéôóþùåãî ëüäà, ñîäåðæàùà ïîãðóæíîå òóðåëüíîå çàãðóçî÷íîå óñòðîéñòâî, âêëþ÷àþùåå çàãðóçî÷íîðàçãðóçî÷íûé áóé (19), âûïîëíåííûé ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ ââîäà â îòêðûòûé âíèç ïðèåìíûé îòñåê (15) ñóäíà (10) è ðàçúåìíîãî çàêðåïëåíè â ýòîì îòñåêå, ãèáêèé âîñõîä ùèé òðóáîïðîâîä (18), ïðîõîä ùèé îò óñòàíîâêè (24) íà ìîðñêîì äíå ê áóþ (19) è âûïîëíåííûé ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ íàäåæíîãî ñîåäèíåíè ñ ñîîòâåòñòâóþùèì òðóáîïðîâîäîì íà áîðòó ñóäíà (10), è ìíîæåñòâî øâàðòîâîâ (17), ñîåäèíåííûõ ñ áóåì (19) è îòõîä ùèõ îò íåãî íàðóæó, ïðè÷åì áóé (19) è øâàðòîâû (17) ñëóæàò â êà÷åñòâå êîðíîé ñèñòåìû, ïîçâîë þùåé ñóäíó (10) ïîâîðà÷èâàòüñ íàïîäîáèå ôëþãåðà, îòëè÷àþùà ñ òåì, ÷òî îíà ñîäåðæèò çàùèòíîå óñòðîéñòâî (20) äë çàùèòû âîñõîä ùåãî òðóáîïðîâîäà (18) îò óäàðîâ, êîãäà îí íàõîäèòñ â âûò íóòîì ïîëîæåíèè, ñîîòâåòñòâóþùåì òðàíñïîðòèðîâêå ãðóçà, è çàùèòíóþ ñòðóêòóðó (24), ðàñïîëîæåííóþ íà ìîðñêîì äíå (16) èëè âðûòóþ â íåãî, äë çàùèòû âîñõîä ùåãî òðóáîïðîâîäà (18), êîãäà îí íàõîäèòñ â óáðàííîì ïîëîæåíèè, ñîîòâåòñòâóþùåì íåðàáî÷åìó ñîñòî íèþ, ïðè÷åì çàùèòíà ñòðóêòóðà (24) ñîäåðæèò ñðåäñòâà (28) äë õðàíåíè âîñõîä ùåãî òðóáîïðîâîäà (18) â çàùèùåííîì ïîëîæåíèè, êîãäà îí îòñîåäèíåí îò ñóäíà 10 è óáðàí. 2. Ñèñòåìà çàãðóçêè ïî ï.1, â êîòîðîé âîñõîä ùèé òðóáîïðîâîä (18) çàùèùåí ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå íà ÷àñòè åãî äëèíû, à ...

Method for vessel mooring to submersible turret buoy and method for underwater upward pipeline protection system installation

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: when a vessel is moored to the submersible turret buoy, the vessel is brought above the submersible upward pipeline fitted with the turret buoy. The upward pipeline with the turret buoy is pulled upwards up to engagement with the appropriate on-board equipment. Then a protection device covering the upward pipeline and protecting at least its upper part is pulled out. The upward pipeline and its protection device can be completely retracted to the inoperative underwater position using the protective structure. EFFECT: creation of the protection system for the upward pipeline laid between sea bottom and the vessel, of the method for vessel mooring to submersible turret buoy in waters tight with ice and of the system, in which loading system can be quickly retracted in a completely protected underwater position. 10 cl, 7 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 344 963 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ B63B 22/02 (2006.01) E21B 43/01 (2006.01) F16L 57/00 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2005105052/11, 21.08.2003 (72) Àâòîð(û): ËÅÇÅÒ Ñâåéíóíã (NO), ÁÎÍÍÅÌÀÈÐÅ Áàçèëå (NO) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 21.08.2003 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÑÒÀÒÎÉË ÀÑÀ (NO) R U (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 24.09.2002 NO 20024584 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 10.10.2005 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 27.01.2009 Áþë. ¹ 3 2 3 4 4 9 6 3 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: RU 2125949 Ñ1 10.02.1999. US 5354151 À, 11.10.1994. ÑÀ 2231028 À, 11.10.1998. US 4505618 À, 19.03.1985. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 25.04.2005 2 3 4 4 9 6 3 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 2004/028894 (08.04.2004) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: NO 03/00289 (21.08.2003) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 193036, Ñàíêò-Ïåòåðáóðã, à/ 24, "ÍÅÂÈÍÏÀÒ", À.Â.Ïîëèêàðïîâó (54) ÑÏÎÑÎÁ ØÂÀÐÒÎÂÊÈ ÑÓÄÍÀ Ê ÏÎÃÐÓÆÍÎÌÓ ÒÓÐÅËÜÍÎÌÓ ÁÓÞ È ÑÏÎÑÎÁ ÓÑÒÀÍÎÂÊÈ ÑÈÑÒÅÌÛ ÇÀÙÈÒÛ ÂÎÑÕÎÄßÙÅÃÎ ÒÐÓÁÎÏÐÎÂÎÄÀ ÍÀ ...

Устройство для направления погруженного загрузочно-разгрузочного буя в приемное пространство в днище судна

Устройство имеет направляющие элементы на направляющем цилиндре, установленном с возможностью перемещения в продольном направлении шахты, выполненной в корпусе судна над приемным пространством и сообщенной с ним, что обеспечит при эксплуатации повышение надежности и плавности направления втягиваемого буя в его правильное положение в приемном пространстве. 9 з.п.ф-лы, 3 ил. ГэЭд9стс ПЧ Го (19) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ВИ "” 2 126 761 ' (51) МПК 13) Сл В 63 В 21/04 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 95107661/28, 23.07.1993 (30) Приоритет: 24.07.1992 МО 922950 (46) Дата публикации: 27.02.1999 (56) Ссылки: Ц$ 460961 А.. 12.08.86. ОЕ 3117203 С2, 14.04.88. СВ 2041306 А, 10.09.80. СВ 2160166 А, 18.12.85. 4$ 4892455 А, 09.01.90. (85) Дата перевода заявки РСТ на национальную фазу: 23.01.95 (86) Заявка РСТ: МО 93/00118 (87) Публикация РСТ: М/О 9402351 (03.02.94) (98) Адрес для переписки: 103735 Москва, ул.Ильинка, 5/2, СОЮЗПАТЕНТ Патентному поверенному Дудушкину С.В. (71) Заявитель: Ден Норске Статс Ольесельскап А.С. (МО) (72) Изобретатель: Арне Смедал (МО), Харальд Клеппесте (МО), Коре Бреивик (МО) (73) Патентообладатель: Ден Норске Статс Ольесельскап А.С. (МО) (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОГРУЖЕННОГО ЗАГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНОГО БУЯ В ПРИЕМНОЕ ПРОСТРАНСТВО В ДНИЩЕ СУДНА (57) Реферат: Устройство имеет — направляющие элементы на направляющем цилиндре, установленном с возможностью перемещения В продольном направлении шахты, выполненной в корпусе судна над приемным пространством и сообщенной с ним, что обеспечит при эксплуатации повышение надежности и плавности направления втягиваемого буя в его правильное положение в приемном пространстве. 9 3.п.Ф-лы, 3 ил. 2 Фиг.1 2126761 С1 КО ГэЭд9стс ПЧ ГЭ КУЗЗАМ АСЕМСУ ГОК РАТЕМТ$ АМО ТКАОЕМАКК$ (19) 12) АВЗТКАСТ ОЕ 1МУЕМТОМ ВИ "” 2 126 761 ' (51) 1пЕ. С1.6 13) Сл В 63 В 21/04 (21), (22) АррИсаНоп: 95107661/28, 23.07.1993 (30) Рпошу: 24.07.1992 МО 922950 (46) Рае ог ...

Temporary sealing of a leak in a swivel joint

用于无转塔的可分离的随气候摆动的fpso的可分离生产坞(dpd)

用于系泊用于碳氢化合物生产的大型船只(10)的系统，这种船只(10)例如为FPSO船只，所述系泊系统包括至少两个悬挂类型的漂浮主体(17)，该漂浮主体借助于差异顺应散射锚泊系统(12)系泊到海床，允许大型船只(10)部分地随气候摆动；立管系统(13，14)，其从海床向各个漂浮主体(17)延伸，以及用于从两个漂浮主体(17)向大型船只(10)传送流体的器件，漂浮主体(17)和大型船只(10)设有锁定器件(16)，在船只(10)的船首和船尾处以机械刚性方式将漂浮主体(17)锁定到大型船只(10)，从而提供包括大型船只(10)和漂浮主体(17)的一体式的刚性地固定的单元。

转塔系泊浮标系统

本发明涉及用于将一个或更多立管和锚线可释放地连接至浮动结构的转塔的系泊浮标系统，其中浮标包括：浮标主体，用于承载一个或更多立管，立管延伸到海底碳氢化合物井；多个锚线连接器，用于将多个锚线连接至浮标主体，使得每个锚线的一端连接至连接器中的一个，相对端连接至海底；重新连接缆线，其特征在于，重新连接缆线延伸穿过与浮标主体的中心线重合的通道，并且在一端通过锚线连接区段在浮标主体下方相距锚线连接器一定距离处可连接至锚线中的每个，并且在另一端包括位于锚线连接器可连接的浮标主体的相对侧的挡块和绞盘缆线连接布置。本发明还涉及一种向上拉动一个或更多立管和多个锚线以将立管(3)和锚线(4)可释放地附接至船舶的船体(200)的转塔(150)中的方法。本发明还涉及一种用于构造系泊浮标的方法。