Method and apparatus for employing stopper chain locking mechanism for tension-leg platform tendons

摘要

A process comprising: attaching a first end of a chain to the tendon; securing a second end of the chain to the platform. A mechanism comprising: a chain which is attached to the tendon; and a stopper for attaching the chain to the platform. A tension-leg platform (TLP) comprising: a platform for production operations which floats on the surface of the sea; an anchor which attaches to the sea floor; a flexible tendon which connects to the anchor on the sea floor; and a mechanism for attaching the flexible tendon to the platform.