ARTICULATED STABLE OFFSHORE PLATFORMS

The article describes articulated stable offshore platforms (ASOP),a vessel concept that can provide a very stable floating platform at sea. The concept lends itself to two distinct types of offshore platforms: 1) a system that can produce, store, and offload oil (FPSO) and 2) a mobile system that can be self-propelled and provide a stable platform for uses such as a floating production system (FPS) and/or any other commercial or military need that requires a very stable deck.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Sea Technology, v 37 n 4, April 1996, p 63 [4 p, 3 fig]
• Authors:
  • Grinius, V G
  • Mooney, J B
  • Mills, R J
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Offshore platforms; Stability (Mechanics)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Floating production systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Articulated towers; Fpsos
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00732670
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 12 1997 12:00AM