US 9,695,565 B2 · Jackup pedestal crane installation and operation, movable along a guide

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to marine rig equipment, and specifically to a mobile jackup rig having one or more moveable cranes. The one or more moveable cranes are configured to operate along a rail, and the one or more moveable cranes are positioned to reach more than one work site location. In one embodiment, a mobile jackup rig includes at least one two-rail system having a first guide-track rail and a second guide-track rail, and at least one moveable crane positioned to operate along the two-rail system. In another aspect, a mobile jackup rig may include at least one moveable pedestal crane positioned on at least one curved or straight guide-track rail system.

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Dependent claims

A mobile jackup rig comprising:

a jackup rig deck platform having a first side, a second side, and a third side;
a first two-rail system and a second two-rail system, wherein the first two-rail system and the second two-rail system each comprise a first guide-track rail and a second guide-track rail;
and
a first crane capable of connecting with the first two-rail system and a second crane capable of connecting with the second two-rail system, the first two-rail system being positioned on the jackup rig deck platform to enable the first crane to service only the first and second sides of the jackup rig deck platform, the second two-rail system being positioned on the jackup rig deck platform to enable the second crane to service only the second and third sides of the jackup rig deck platform.

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Jackup pedestal crane installation and operation, movable along a guide

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Jackup pedestal crane installation and operation, movable along a guide

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