Marine pipeline installations
AssigneeRoyal IHC Limited
InventorsMichael John WATCHORN, Michael James SMITH
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Abstract
A reel support apparatus (100) for supporting a pipeline storage reel (102) on a vessel (104) is disclosed. A method for supporting a pipeline storage reel (102) on a vessel (104) using the reel support apparatus (100) is also disclosed. The reel support apparatus (100) comprises a hub body (112) for locating within a hollow central bore (140) of a pipeline storage reel (102) and a plurality of discrete roller elements (114), spaced apart at locations on an outer surface of the hub body (112). In use, a pipeline storage reel (102) is supported by the plurality of discrete and spaced apart roller elements (114).
Claims14
A reel support apparatus for supporting a pipeline storage reel on a vessel, comprising:
- a hub body for locating within a hollow central bore of a pipeline storage reel,
- a plurality of discrete roller elements, spaced apart at locations on an outer surface of the hub body,
- wherein, in use, a pipeline storage reel is supported by the plurality of discrete and spaced apart roller elements.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.