Global Patent Index - EP 2527242 A1

EP 2527242 A1 20121128 - Installation method of an offshore upended float-over platform

Title (en)

Installation method of an offshore upended float-over platform

Title (de)

Installationsverfahren einer umgestülpten Float-Over-Bohrinsel

Title (fr)

Procédé d'installation d'une plateforme flottante en haute mer

Publication

EP 2527242 A1 20121128 (EN)

Application

EP 11004292 A 20110525

Priority

EP 11004292 A 20110525

Abstract (en)

The invention relates to a method for transporting and installing a floating offshore base (1) consisting of a multi-columned floater (2) supporting a platform (3) above water. The floater (2) is transported horizontally to the site and upended. The platform (3) is transported to the site on a barge or any other vessel and installed onto the floater (2) by means of a float-over operation in between the columns (4) of the floater.

IPC 8 full level

B63B 9/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

B63B 77/00 (2020.01 - EP US); B63B 2021/505 (2013.01 - EP)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

Designated extension state (EPC)

BA ME

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2527242 A1 20121128

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 11004292 A 20110525