Extension Bridges and methods of tender assist
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1. ) An extension bridge comprising:
- a. a first extension beam removeablely affixed to a deck of a vessel, along a first direction with respect to the vessel;
b. a second extension beam removeablely affixed to the deck of the vessel, along a substantially parallel direction with respect to the first extension beam, and spaced a first distance from the first extension beam, wherein the first and second extension beams are affixed to the deck of the vessel independent of each other, and at least a portion the first and second extension beams extend beyond the transom of the vessel;
c. at least one modular tank affixed to the first and second extension beams; and
d. a pipe bridge affixed to the at least one modular tank furthest from vessel and an offshore structure.
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Abstract
An extension bridge is provided that comprises at least one modular tank affixed to the deck of a vessel, and a pipe bridge spanning the distance between the at least one modular tank and an offshore platform. Alternatively, the extension bridge comprises spaced apart first and second extension beams, which are removeablely and independently affixed to the deck of a vessel. At least a portion the first and second extension beams extend beyond the transom of the vessel. The extension bridge further includes at least one modular tank affixed to the first and second extension beams and a pipe bridge affixed to the at least one modular tank furthest from the vessel and an offshore structure.
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1. ) An extension bridge comprising:
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a. a first extension beam removeablely affixed to a deck of a vessel, along a first direction with respect to the vessel; b. a second extension beam removeablely affixed to the deck of the vessel, along a substantially parallel direction with respect to the first extension beam, and spaced a first distance from the first extension beam, wherein the first and second extension beams are affixed to the deck of the vessel independent of each other, and at least a portion the first and second extension beams extend beyond the transom of the vessel; c. at least one modular tank affixed to the first and second extension beams; and d. a pipe bridge affixed to the at least one modular tank furthest from vessel and an offshore structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. ) An extension bridge comprising:
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a. at least one modular tank engaged with a deck of a vessel; b. a pipe bridge engaged at a proximate end with the at least one modular tank, and engaged at the distal end with an offshore platform. - View Dependent Claims (18, 20)
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12. ) A method of assembling an extension bridge and work-over rig assembly comprising:
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a. using a crane affixed to a deck of a vessel to remove a first extension beam from a transom of a vessel, and affix the first extension beam to the deck of the vessel, along a first direction with respect to the vessel, wherein at least a portion of the first extension beam extends beyond the transom of the vessel; b. using the crane to remove a second extension beam from the transom, and affix the second extension beam to the deck of the vessel, along a substantially parallel direction with respect to the first extension beam, and spaced a first distance from the first extension beam, wherein at least a portion of the second extension beam extends beyond the transom of the vessel; c. using the crane to move at least one modular tank from the deck of the vessel, and affix the first modular tank to the first and second extension beams; d. using the crane to move a pipe bridge from the deck of the vessel, and affix the pipe bridge the at least one modular tank furthest from vessel and an offshore structure having capping beams; e. using the crane to move a modular traverse beam from the deck of the vessel, and engaging the modular traverse beam with the capping beams of the offshore structure, wherein the modular traverse beam is adapted to receive a work-over rig; and f. using the crane to move to work-over rig from the deck of the vessel, and affix the work-over rig to the modular traverse beam. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19)
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