An offshore submergible platform system and methods of manufacturing and installing same is disclosed. The system comprises a platform comprising concrete and a buoyant foam suitable to provide the required buoyancy to allow the platform to float, a template slab for placing on the ocean floor and positioning the system components in the proper location, a plurality of anchored tension legs which are preferably grouted into the ocean floor at installation, a stub tower preferably cast on top of the platform, and a plurality of cable braces preferably forming an X between the platform and the bottom of the anchor legs. Preferred embodiments can include additional lateral anchor ties and a work platform to be positioned atop the stub tower.
OFFSHORE SUBMERGIBLE PLATFORM
2024-07-04
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS |
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