Patent ID: 6106198
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A tendon for securing a deep sea, mineral production tension-leg platform (TLP) buoyancy structure to a removable anchor affixed to the sea floor, the tendon comprising:a variable length, flexible line adapted for extension from the TLP to the anchor, wherein said flexible line comprises a top end and a bottom end;a first attacher adapted for attachment of the flexible line to the TLP, the first attacher being located at the top end;a second attacher adapted for attachment of the flexible line to the anchor, the second attacher being located at the bottom end;a top spinner connected between the TLP and the top end of said flexible line, wherein said top spinner allows said flexible line to rotate about its longitudinal axis relative to the TLP; anda bottom spinner connected between the anchor and the bottom end of said flexible line, wherein said bottom spinner allows said flexible line to rotate about its longitudinal axis relative to the anchor.