This paper describes the design, fabrication and transportation of the 28,500mt Ursa TLP hull. The process involved a fast track design performed in the USA while fabrication of the hull was underway in Italy. Highlights of major decisions or events will be presented. Unique concerns include: 1) interface with the TLP deck module designers, fabricators and installer, 2) loadout of the hull onto the H-851 transport barge, 3) grillage support for transportation of the hull as a dry tow from Italy to the Gulf of Mexico, later changed to Aruba, and 4) ballasting and float-off of the hull from the H-851 in 40m of water.


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    Title :

    Ursa TLP hull design, fabrication and transportation


    Contributors:
    Smith, P.L. (author) / Hodges, S.B. (author) / Digre, K.A. (author) / Sarwono, B.A. (author) / Schipper, H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    13 Seiten, 5 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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