Introduction

Mooring Materials Application Program Links

 

   Taut leg

 

 

As water depth increases conventional, catenary systems become less and less economical.

 

For permanent systems a cost-effective, synthetic alternative has been developed: Taut Leg Mooring.

 

For temporary systems either a synthetic fiber (mostly polyester)  taut-leg or a catenary mooring with synthetic fiber insert lines are a cost-effective alternative for dynamically positioned rigs. The choice between these two alternatives is driven by cost of the mooring versus operational limitations.

 

 

To explain the applications of these mooring types two examples are investigated: a drilling rig and a FPSO.

 

   Inert Catenary

 

  Examples

   Drilling rig

 

   FPSO

 

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