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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2015
Filed:
May. 11, 2012
Kurt Andresen, Kristiansand, NO;
Knut Halvorsen, Lillesand, NO;
Anders Chr. Hannevig, Skoppum, NO;
Aker MH AS, Kristiansand, NO;
Abstract
An apparatus for restraining an assembly suspended by a structure on an offshore platform or vessel, includes a movable carrier configured for controllable movement on a structure of the platform or vessel. A restraining member is movably connected to the carrier via a joint and the restraining member includes an abutment region for abutment with at least one element of the assembly. An assembly-locking device is provided for selectively and releasably locking at least one element of the assembly to the restraining member. A restraining device for a tensioner assembly which is suspended by a structure on an offshore platform or vessel and extending into a moonpool, includes a pair of restraining apparatuses, arranged on opposite sides of the moonpool and individually movable on respective rails by a traction device in interaction with respective racks.