Improved pipeline support

摘要

A J-lay system constructed to be positioned on board a pipeline-laying vessel, comprising a fixed pipeline support (12) and a movable pipeline support (12) configured for supporting a pipeline (10) which is suspended form the pipeline-laying vessel, -the movable pipeline support (12) comprising:—at least a first movable support member (20A) configured for engaging a first collar (16A) on the pipeline (10),—at least a second movable support member (20B) configured for engaging a second collar (16B) on the pipeline (10), -the fixed pipeline support (12) comprising: --at least a first fixed support member (20A) configured for engaging a third collar on the pipeline (10),—at least a second fixed support member (20B) configured for engaging a fourth collar on the pipeline (10), wherein the first (20A) and second fixed support member (20B) configured for engaging a fourth collar on the pipeline (10).