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.


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    Title :

    JACK-UP RIG WITH LEG-SUPPORTED BALLAST LOADS


    Additional title:

    HEBEVORRICHTUNG MIT BEINGESTÜTZTER BALLASTLADUNG
    PLATE-FORME AUTO-ÉLÉVATRICE DOTÉE DE CHARGES DE BALLAST SUPPORTÉES PAR UNE JAMBE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-04-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    E02B HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING , Wasserbau / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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