发明名称 |
UNDERWATER PIPE-LAYING VESSELS AND METHODS |
摘要 |
A pipe-laying vessel comprises: means (2) for propelling the vessel during pipe-laying; means for assembling sections of pipe generally horizontally on the vessel to form longer lengths; a tower (14) at the bow of the vessel, wi th respect to an intended direction of movement, pivotally mounted so that it c an be angled forwards towards the top; means (29) for raising a length of pipe fromthe deck to a position aligned with the tower; means (21, 23) for joinin g such a length of pipe to a pipeline being laid; tensioners (20) arranged to grip such a pipeline and to lower it into the water while maintaining a desired tension in the pipeline; one or more clamps (18) arranged to grip th e pipeline below the tensioners; and a lower ramp (17) provided with rollers a nd arranged to guide the pipeline as it leaves the vessel. |
申请公布号 |
CA2338050(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2000.02.03 |
申请号 |
CA19992338050 |
申请日期 |
1999.07.21 |
申请人 |
SAIPEM S.P.A. |
发明人 |
BIANCHI, STEFANO;GIOVANNINI, UMBERTO;SIGNAROLDI, TERESIO |
分类号 |
B63B35/03;F16L1/19;F16L1/20 |
主分类号 |
B63B35/03 |
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