DYNAMIC STATIONED DRILL SHIP SEDCO 445

Discusses the development and operation of the SEDCO 445's dynamic stationing system during the past three years. In particular, the presentation includes a description of the dynamic stationing components and how they operate; a review of the preliminary design and trial stage; and a discussion of how the system has performed while drilling exploration wells. A description of day to day operations covering the positioning sensors, acoustic systems and vessel "drive off" analysis is included. Concluding statements summarize the potential uses of dynamic stationing as an effective deepwater mooring system for the offshore petroleum industry.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the 6th Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, May 6-8, 1974. Requests for this document should be directed to David L. Riley.
• Corporate Authors:

  Offshore Technology Conference

  6200 North Central Expressway
  Dallas, TX  United States  45206
• Authors:
  • Collier, C L
  • Hammett, D S
• Conference:
  • Presented at the 6th Offshore Technology Conference
  • Location: Houston Texas
  • Date: 1974-5-6 to 1974-5-8
• Publication Date: 1974-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 933-953
• Serial:
  • Volume: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drilling ships; Dynamic positioning; Offshore moorings; Offshore platforms
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072933
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: OTC # 2034
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 1 1975 12:00AM