A subsea foundation 32 which acts, in use, as a supplementary anchoring means on an existing mooring line, to upgrade its capacity comprises: a frame 36; a remotely-operable mechanical connector 38 supported by the frame, which connector is arranged to connect with the existing mooring line 20; and at least one foundation element 46 attachable to or integrated with the frame, arranged to be embedded in seabed soil 18.
Upgrading subsea foundations of mooring systems
28.11.2018
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS |