Jacket launch by self-propelled launch vessel: A cost-effective method
During the month of March 1994 the first ever direct jacket launch from a self-propelled semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel was successfully completed. The successful launch at Bombay High followed direct on the load-out and transportation of jacket and piles from Korea. Shown is that jacket fabrication in low wage areas can result in substantial cost savings when using the advantages of transportation by a self-propelled launch vessel. The special characteristics of a self-propelled launch vessel are discussed. Limits for the maximum jacket size are given based on the details of the conversion from heavy-lift vessel to launch vessel. A short report of the actual launch operation at Bombay High is given.
- OSTI ID:
- 160708
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950501--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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