| 摘要 |
<p>A system and method in which a buoyant central docking station captures, lif ts and couples one or more other sea vessels is disclosed, wherein a flexible, modularized production system is quickly realized on a cost effective basis. The capabilities of a number of older, less expensive, readily available vessels are combined to achieve an effective FPSO substitute that allows lower producing fields to be explored and produced in a profitable manner. The time horizon between initiation and consummation of field operations is reduced, and older vessel s that might otherwise be scrapped or retired are again made useful and seaworthy i n a safe and profitable exploration and production environment.</p> |
