(57) The present invention relates tot a method of removing an upper part of a platform
which rests on a seabed and which extends above the waterline, the platform comprising
legs which extend upwards from the seabed, the method comprising the subsequent steps
of:
- providing a vessel comprising a single hull, the hull defining a contour of the
vessel when viewed from above;
- providing a support structure which is configured to rest on the vessel, the support
structure comprising one or more beams, the one or more beams having connection ends
that are constructed to extend outside the contour of the hull on opposite sides of
the vessel, the connection ends configured to be connected to the legs of the platform;
- positioning the vessel between the legs of the platform;
- connecting the connection ends to the legs of the platform;
- disconnecting the upper part of the platform from the lower part;
- lifting the upper part of the platform from the lower part by the vessel via the
support structure;
- moving the vessel and the upper part of the platform away from the lower part of
the platform.
The present invention further relates to a system for carrying out the method.
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