Royal Ihc Limited

Michael James Smith

Kathleen Margaret Gething

Ralph Manchester

System for use in building and deployment of an elongate element () in a J-lay operation. The system includes an upright structure (); a winching element () retractable along an axis within the upright structure (); a coupling element () connected to the winching element (), for coupling the winching element () to an elongate element (); and a catcher element () configured to retain the coupling element () in alignment with a predetermined axis within the upright structure () during retraction or extension of the winching element ().

System, apparatus and method

A system and method for moving an elongate element from a first position towards a second position against an upright structure on a vessel are disclosed. The system includes a holding element for holding the elongate element in the first position; a first sliding member pivotally connected to an end region of the holding element, and moveable along a base, ground or deck surface; a further sliding member pivotally connected to a further end region of the holding element, and moveable along the upright structure; and a hoist system operably engaged with the upright structure, the end region of the holding element and the further end region of the holding element, for drawing the holding element towards the upright structure such that the elongate element is moved towards the second position, wherein the hoist system comprises a first portion and a further portion, the first portion arranged to exert a force in a first direction and the further portion arranged to exert a force in a further direction.

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Stocksfield, United Kingdom

Michael James Smith