A jack-up rig for offshore operations comprises a hull. In addition, the rig comprises a support leg moveably coupled to the hull. The support leg has a central axis, an upper end, and a lower end opposite the upper end. Further, the support leg is adapted to be axially raised and lowered relative to the hull. The rig also comprises a ballast tank movably coupled to the support leg. The ballast tank is adapted to be axially raised and lowered relative to the support leg and the hull.
JACK-UP RIG WITH LEG-SUPPORTED BALLAST LOADS
HEBEVORRICHTUNG MIT BEINGESTÜTZTER BALLASTLADUNG
PLATE-FORME AUTO-ÉLÉVATRICE DOTÉE DE CHARGES DE BALLAST SUPPORTÉES PAR UNE JAMBE
12.04.2017
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch