MARINE PIPELINE INSTALLATIONS

A reel support apparatus (100) for supporting a pipeline storage reel (102) on a vessel (104) is disclosed. A method for supporting a pipeline storage reel (102) on a vessel (104) using the reel support apparatus (100) is also disclosed. The reel support apparatus (100) comprises a hub body (112) fo...

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Hauptverfasser: SMITH, Michael James, WATCHORN, Michael John
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Zusammenfassung:A reel support apparatus (100) for supporting a pipeline storage reel (102) on a vessel (104) is disclosed. A method for supporting a pipeline storage reel (102) on a vessel (104) using the reel support apparatus (100) is also disclosed. The reel support apparatus (100) comprises a hub body (112) for locating within a hollow central bore (140) of a pipeline storage reel (102) and a plurality of discrete roller elements (114), spaced apart at locations on an outer surface of the hub body (112). In use, a pipeline storage reel (102) is supported by the plurality of discrete and spaced apart roller elements (114).