In-Line Mooring Connector and Tensioner

摘要

A mooring system for offshore vessels uses a chain stopper within a preset mooring line. The chain stopper has means for attaching a removable hydraulic chain jack actuator which may be used to stroke the chain through the stopper assembly while both the stopper and the mooring line remain under load.

主权项

1. An in-line [subsea] mooring chain tensioner comprising:
a chassis having a first, upper end and an opposing, second, lower end; a connector on the second end of the chassis configured to engage an anchor line; a first opening in the first end of the chassis sized and configured to permit the passage of a mooring chain; a second opening in the chassis proximate the second end; and, a chain jack removably mounted within the chassis.