MOORING SYSTEM FOR A FLOATING OFFSHORE INSTALLATION

摘要

Mooring system for a floating offshore installation (1), such as an offshore platform, comprising a plurality of mooring lines (3) extending between the sea floor (7) and the installation (1). The system further comprises a plurality of cluster elements (11) adapted to each receive a plurality of mooring lines (3), remotely operable cluster element locking mechanisms (17) for releasable attachment of the cluster elements (11) to the installation (1). The cluster element locking mechanisms (17) are adapted to be controlled individually or simultaneously, as desired by the operator.