Subsea Engineering Handbook

Chapter 5

Installation and Vessels

Contents

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Typical Installation Vessels

5.2.1. Transportation Barges and Tug Boats

5.2.2. Drilling Vessels

5.2.2.1. Jack-Up Rigs

5.2.2.2. Semi-Submersibles

5.2.2.3. Drill Ships

5.2.3. Pipe-Laying Vessels

5.2.3.1. S-Lay Vessels

5.2.3.2. J-Lay Vessels

5.2.3.3. Reel-Lay Vessels

5.2.4. Umbilical-Laying Vessels

5.2.5. Heavy Lift Vessels

5.2.6. Offshore Support Vessels

5.3. Vessel Requirements and Selection

5.3.1. Basic Requirements for Vessels and Barges

5.3.1.1. Vessel Performance

5.3.1.2. Vessel Strength

5.3.2. Functional Requirements

5.3.2.1. Vessel for Subsea Hardware Installation

5.3.2.2. Vessel for Pipe and Umbilical Laying

5.4. Installation Positioning

5.4.1. Surface Positioning

5.4.2. ...