Think I might have found the answer to my question. With a wider and thus splayed column arrangement I gather, both rigs would be more stable in...
Its leg design is similar if not the same as the Nautilus - splayed.
Hi Artichoke. For the Nautilus and Horizon, below operating draft the columns are vertical but above they are diagonal. That is unusual for a...
Confusion The demise of the Deepwater Horizon was as a consequence of a combination of issues, as described by the Swiss Cheese Model. There is...
Actually, Earl, the reason why I registered here was because I was hoping to find out a bit more about semisubmersible stability. I know both the...
One per pit. Normally, one sensor per pit is not enough, in rough weather. Two per pit in differing areas of the pit and the results averaged...
I have never worked on a DP rig. I can imagine there are differences in the sense that you mention, but have never considered them or heard of...
Wasnt it a combination of factors? Including an inadequate cement job?
