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We provide stability analysis and planning for heel and trim balance by ballasting and deballasting sequence and loading /
off loading, and the up-ending of heavy structures by heavy lifting crane / ballasting.
A transportation structural analysis shall be performed on the deck subjected to barge motions associated with towing.
Seafastening and grillages shall be modeled explicitly as structural elements. 
Load cases based on conservative combinations of  motions are developed using barge motion data determined by a
hydrodynamic analysis for the  transportation barge. 

The scope of work for the transportation normally includes

Calculation of Maximum motions and accelerations of the barge

Resistance force during tow calculation
Sea-fastening Design
Stability analysis

OFFSHORE LOADOUT, TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION ANALYSIS

We provide  coordination and supervision of  structure  load out, transportation and installation.

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transportation analysis of the topside or heavy modules during wet tow from the sheltered area to the final installation site
 requires following checks

 Transportation ballast plan

 Stability analysis (Intact and Damaged)
 Barge longitudinal strength check
 Motion and acceleration response analysis
 Bollard pull calculation (for Towing Tug Selection)
Calculations and sketches of barge ballast plans.
Description of manoeuvring plans to clear harbor.
Description of instructions to tow master, if any, regarding headings, or speeds which, if Encountered, would exceed
stability or strength limitations assumed or determined by analysis.
Contingency plans for Avoidance of adverse weather
Transit schedule.
Communication plans, including methods of communicating with Company.
Documented description of the wind and sea conditions expected during the tow.
Weather forecasting services which Transportation Contractor will provide to tug captain(s) prior to and during tow.
Planned inspection of cargoes during tow.
Tow resistance/propulsion calculations.
Interactions and responsibilities of tow personnel and vessels during installation.
Safety plan and evacuation plan of personnel during tow.
Stowage plan for transportation
Transportation rigging

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Lifting rigging arrangement during transportation

Transportation barge towing
FPSO transportation manual
Deck strength check for transportation
Seafastening design and check: stanchion check, stacking check, overturning check, longitudinal sliding check,
lashing design or turnbuckle check, and padeye check. 
Basis of Design for Structures Transportation and Installation
Piles Driveability Report
Conductors Driveability Report
Transportation Analysis  Marine Spread
Transportation Analysis  Grillage and Seafastening Design
Lifting Analysis (Rigging Design)
Upending Analysis (Rigging Design)
Conductors Rigging and Upending Design
Barge Loadout Stern Wedges Design
Barge Local Strength Check during Loadout
Derrick Barge Mooring Analysis During   Installation
Transportation General Arrangement
Transportation Barge Towing Arrangement
Grillage and Seafastening Details
Lifting - Rigging General Arrangement
 Lifting - Rigging Details
Lifting and Upending - Rigging Arrangement During Transportation
Rigging Platform for Upending Slings
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Upending Sequence
Derrick Barge Anchor Pattern During   Installation
Arrangement for Levelling of
Pile Upending and Installation Sequence
Conductor Upending and Installation Sequence
Installation Sequence
Upending-Rigging Details
Loadout Configuration
Barge Loadout Stern design
Operating Manual - Derrick Lay Barge (Structural - Transportation and Installation)
Operating Manual - CPP Topside Barge
Transportation Manual -  Jacket
Transportation Manual -  Jacket Piles,Conductors & Boatlanding
Transportation Manual -  Topside

JACKET UNPILED ("ON-BOTTOM") STABILITY

The jackets are designed to be placed on the seabed without undue risk of being overturned, or moved, by the action of
wave and current prior to establishment of the piled foundation. 

FLOTATION/UPENDING ANALYSIS

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We Perform three dimensional linear analysis of the jacket during flotation and upending.

Buoyant members are designed for their respective submerged depths using appropriate safety factors. The reserve
buoyancy after jacket launch will follow Noble Denton criteria. During upending by crane assistance with controlled
ballasting, sufficient bottom clearance is provided. 

Jacket flotation and upending stability, and jacket member stresses are determined by using a three dimensional computer
simulation.

The stability of the jacket during upending are assessed for roll and pitch movement.

During upend by controlled ballasting, the minimum bottom clearance for the substructure will follow Noble Denton rules.

JACKET MUDMAT DESIGN

Mudmats are designed for the on-bottom weight of the jacket and the additional loads generated by wind, waves and
current prior to installing the piled foundation. The weight of any piles hanging from the jacket prior to pile driving
operations are included.
The mudmats and their supports shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of API RP 2A. 

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