John T. Loggins
Engineering at Colony Rd, Metairie, LA
License number
Louisiana PLS.0002389
Issued Date
May 19, 1970
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2001
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
1621 Colony Rd, Metairie, LA 70003
Professional information
Marine Structure With Detachable Anchor
US Patent:
3982401, Sep 28, 1976
Filed:
Apr 2, 1975
Appl. No.:
5/564522
Inventors:
John T. Loggins - Metairie LA
Assignee:
Texaco Inc. - New York NY
International Classification:
B63B 3544
US Classification:
61 93
Abstract:
Semisubmersible marine structure for operation in offshore waters, comprising a work deck which is supported by a buoyant substructure. The latter includes a separably connected anchor unit which can be controllably lowered to the floor of the offshore site and thereafter weighted, to regulate the position of the floatable structure. Tensioning lines extending between the anchor and the structure draw the latter downward below its normal floating disposition. Similarly, outboard anchor lines are actuated to locate the structure laterally with respect to its position over a drill site.