WO2005118389A1 - A method of dynamic positioning of a vessel - Google Patents
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- WO2005118389A1 WO2005118389A1 PCT/NO2005/000177 NO2005000177W WO2005118389A1 WO 2005118389 A1 WO2005118389 A1 WO 2005118389A1 NO 2005000177 W NO2005000177 W NO 2005000177W WO 2005118389 A1 WO2005118389 A1 WO 2005118389A1
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- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B22/00—Buoys
- B63B22/02—Buoys specially adapted for mooring a vessel
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B22/00—Buoys
- B63B22/18—Buoys having means to control attitude or position, e.g. reaction surfaces or tether
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
- B63B35/66—Tugs
- B63B35/665—Floating propeller units, i.e. a motor and propeller unit mounted in a floating box
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
- B63H25/00—Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements; Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements
- B63H25/42—Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
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- This invention regards a method of dynamic positioning of a vessel. More particularly, it regards a method that involves two or more floating buoys being coupled to a vessel by means of buoyancy, wherein the buoys are provided with positioning machinery.
- the buoys form part of a dynamic positioning system and are preferably provided with energy from a generator placed on the vessel.
- Anchor systems of this type reveal substantial flaws when it comes to anchoring a vessel at greater depths. The main reason for this is that the length of chain or steel cable required causes a weight-induced strain on the mooring that takes up a considerable share of the tensile strength of the mooring.
- Vessels such as drilling vessels, supply vessels,
- a dynamic positioning system also includes positioning machinery. It is essential that the vessel be equipped with positioning machinery that is arranged to exert a pushing force in at least two directions and in two positions on the vessel. Positioning machinery of this type typically includes several positioning thrusters that are generally arranged for rotation in the horizontal plane, so as to allow them to exert a pushing force in any horizontal direction.
- the object of the invention is to remedy the disadvantages of prior art.
- a buoy is equipped with positioning machinery and is arranged to form part of a dynamic positioning system.
- the buoy is constructed so as to be relatively easy to connect a vessel without requiring any significant adaptation or conversion of the vessel .
- buoys of this type be designed with relatively small dimensions. As a result it is normally necessary to fit a vessel with two buoys to maintain an accurate position and directional orientation. If so required, for reasons of security or other reasons, the vessel may be equipped with two additional buoys.
- the buoy comprises a submersible coupling portion arranged to stick to the bottom of a vessel by means of buoyancy forces.
- the coupling portion is provided with friction material. If so desired, the contact pressure between the coupling portion and the vessel can be increased further by draining off the water between said devices in order to reduce the pressure in this area .
- the propulsion machinery is supplied with energy from the vessel or an energy supply placed on the deck of the vessel .
- the buoy For installation the buoy is lowered partway into the sea until the coupling portion is at a deeper level than the bottom of the vessel. Then the buoy is displaced towards the vessel so as to bring the coupling portion in under the vessel, whereupon ballast is pumped out of the buoy.
- the buoy lifts in the sea until the coupling portion contacts the bottom of the vessel, pushing and sticking against the bottom.
- the buoy may be installed on the vessel prior to the vessel sailing to the site where the dynamic positioning is to be
- P24624PC00DE-prio - 18.07.2005 used, or it may be coupled to the vessel on site, the buoy being self-propelled when supplied with propulsive power.
- the buoy may easily be transferred to another vessel.
- the method according to the invention which allows the use of dynamic positioning on a vessel not equipped with the necessary propulsion machinery, makes it possible to use a vessel not originally intended for such positioning, also in deeper waters .
- Figure 1 shows a vessel equipped with two buoys according to the invention
- Figure 2 is a section taken along I-I in figure 1, on a larger scale
- Figure 3 is a plan view of a buoy
- Figure 4 shows two buoys connected to a semi submersible platform.
- reference number 1 denotes a buoy comprising machinery housing 2, a flat coupling portion 4 projecting sideways from the machinery housing 2 and two vertical columns 6 projecting upwards from the machinery housing 2.
- the upward facing side of the coupling portion 4, which is equipped with ballast tanks 10, is fitted with a flexible friction material 12.
- a seal 14 Surrounding the friction material 12 is a seal 14 arranged to sealingly abut the bottom of a vessel 16 when the buoy 1 is coupled to the vessel 16.
- positioning machinery in the form of two positioning thrusters 18 that may be rotated about their own vertical axes.
- Each thruster comprises a submerged angular gear 20 with a propeller 22 driven by an electric motor 24.
- a generator 26 placed on the deck of the vessel 16 delivers energy to the motor 24 via a cable 28.
- the machinery housing 2 holds ballast pumps (not shown) and also the necessary piping and valves (not shown) .
- the columns 6 have fenders 30 facing the coupling portion 4.
- the upper portion of the columns 6 is always located above the surface 8 of the sea, and therefore the columns 6 constitute a connection from the surface down to the machinery housing 2, for access and conveyance of the cable 28 plus control cables and pipe connections (not shown) .
- the positioning machinery 18 of the buoy 1 is controlled in a manner that is known per se, by a control system for dynamic positioning (not shown) .
- the buoy 1 is then moved in towards the vessel 16, preferably until the fenders 30 stops against the vessel 16. Pumping out ballast raises the buoy 1 until the friction material 12 stops against the bottom of the vessel 16. Pumping out additional ballast from the buoy 1 increases the contact pressure between the friction material 12 and the bottom of the vessel.
- the seal 14 that sealingly abuts the bottom of the vessel 16 prevents inflow of water to the friction material 12 when water is drained from the space between the coupling portion and the bottom of the vessel 16.
- Figure 4 shows two buoys coupled to a semi submersible platform 32.
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US11/569,987 US8028638B2 (en) | 2004-06-03 | 2005-05-31 | Method of dynamic positioning of a vessel |
EP05745075A EP1750997A1 (en) | 2004-06-03 | 2005-05-31 | A method of dynamic positioning of a vessel |
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