RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR USE ON AN OFFSHORE STRUCTURE

摘要

A receptacle (20) is removably secured to hull (12) of an offshore structure (10), and suppports an elongate member (14), which may be riser string, extending downward to the sea bed or to another structure. The elongate member 14 includes a tapered supporting surface (18) which may be provided on a tapered stress joint or flex joint (16). The receptacle (20) includes a mounting bracket (22) secured to the structure (10), and a basket housing (30) which has a tapered interior surface (34) for mating engagement with the exterior surface (18). According to the method, the mounting bracket is fixed to the structure, and the receptacle basket positioned about the elongate member and the assembly then positioned for being supported on the bracket. The supporting surface on the basket may be arranged for positioning the elongate member at a selected azimuth and declination relative to the offshore structure.