GLOMAR EXPLORER AS A DEEP OCEAN DRILLING AND CORING SHIP

A study was conducted to determine the feasibility of utilizing the GLOMAR EXPLORER for deep water scientific drilling and coring. The large physical size, the massive load handling capability and the large center well of the GLOMAR EXPLORER allow a great deal of flexibility for the incorporation of riser and BOP handling and storage, drilling equipment, laboratory and shop spaces, bulk storage and crew accommodations. Of particular interest is the proposed incorporation of a riser which does not need flotation since the bare riser weight can be supported, raised and lowered from the ship's existing gimbal and heave compensated rig floor. This capability simplifies and improves the safety of overall riser handling and support.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of Oceans (New York): Annual Combined Conference of IEEE Council on Oceanic Engineering and the Marine Technology Society, San Diego, 17-19 September 1979.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

  3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • Wetmore, S B
  • McNary, J F
• Conference:
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engrs Proc
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 477-487

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drilling; Drilling ships; Offshore drilling platforms; Offshore oil industry; Underwater construction
• Old TRIS Terms: Deep water drilling; Drill pipe handling; Drillships; Ss glomar explorer
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00311614
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: 79CH1478-7OEC Conf Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 9 1980 12:00AM