TECHNOLOGY GAP DEVELOPING IN DEEPWATER SUPPORT VESSELS

The evolution of offshore service vessels in parallel with offshore platforms and drilling rigs was interrupted in the 1980s. The offshore industry's drilling and production capabilities now consequently exceed the capabilities of available support vessels. For example, as of 1988, no U.S.-built vessel available for work in the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico meets all criteria for the optimal support of existing drilling and production hardware. The author points out technological improvements that are needed, including the capabilities for handling much heavier anchors and improved stationkeeping abilities.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Laborde, J P
• Publication Date: 1988-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Offshore
  • Volume: 48
  • Issue Number: No.9
  • ISSN: 0030-0608

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Technology assessment
• Old TRIS Terms: Anchor handling vessels; Offshore service vessels
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00656250
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM