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
2018-11-28
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS |