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Method for conducting offshore well operations

  • US 5,207,534 A
  • Filed: 07/23/1992
  • Issued: 05/04/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for conducting well operations in support of a compliant platform, comprising:

  • positioning a derrick on an offshore drilling vessel substantially over a surface well bay supported by the compliant platform which is in substantially vertical alignment with a well pattern on the ocean floor;

    temporarily restraining the offshore drilling vessel with respect to the compliant platform; and

    conducting well operations from the offshore drilling vessel through a substantially vertical drilling riser while the offshore drilling vessel is temporarily restrained with respect to the compliant platform.

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