Floating platform for operation in regions exposed to extreme weather conditions
OwnerKare Syvertseninventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A floating platform for drilling after or production of hydrocarbons comprises a semi-submersible main platform (2) carrying process and/or drilling equipment at its upper surface (7), and which is designed as a vertical, essentially flatbottomed cylinder. The main platform (2) is provided with a central vertical shaft (8) which at its lower end is adapted for reception and releasable locking of an anchoring buoy (3) carrying fastening equipment for anchoring lines (10) and for risers (14, 15) and umbilicals.
Claims9
A floating platform for drilling after or production of hydrocarbons offshore, comprising a semi-submersible main platform carrying process and/or drilling equipment at its upper surface, and which is designed as a vertical, essentially flat-bottomed cylinder, wherein the main platform is provided with a central vertical shaft which at its lower end is adapted for reception and releasable locking of an anchoring buoy carrying fastening equipment for anchoring lines and for risers and umbilicals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.