Abstract: A releasable mooring chain link (1, 10) having a generally ring-shaped configuration with one side of the link capable of being opened or closed by a bolt (7, 11), and a web (6) extending transverse within said ring-shape to connect opposite sides of said link (1, 10). The invention further relates to a method for maintaining the releasable link closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mooring tensioning arrangement for a floating structure or a vessel (11), comprising -a mooring line (3, 5, 7) having a first mooring part (3) and a second mooring part (5, 7), divided by a midwater coupling (4, 40, 400, 111), said at least a portion of the mooring line (3, 5, 7) is made of synthetic material, -said mooring line (3, 5, 7) is extending between an anchor (2) arranged on the seabed and a pulling unit (9, 10, 42) arranged separate from the floating structure or vessel (11), said mooring line (3, 5, 7) is extending at least via a fairlead pulley or a chain wheel (8, 80) arranged on the floating structure (11) between the anchor and the pulling unit (9, 10, 42) when the mooring line (3, 5, 7) being pre-tensioned, -a chain stopper (6, 60) being arranged in connection with the mooring line (3, 5, 7) between the anchor (2) and the floating vessel or structure (11) for tensioning the part of the mooring line (3, 5, 7) situated between the floating structure (11) and the ancho

Abstract: The invention relates to a mooring tensioning arrangement for a floating structure or a vessel (11), comprising -a mooring line (3, 5, 7) having a first mooring part (3) and a second mooring part (5, 7), divided by a midwater coupling (4, 40, 400, 111), said at least a portion of the mooring line (3, 5, 7) is made of synthetic material, -said mooring line (3, 5, 7) is extending between an anchor (2) arranged on the seabed and a pulling unit (9, 10, 42) arranged separate from the floating structure or vessel (11), said mooring line (3, 5, 7) is extending at least via a fairlead pulley or a chain wheel (8, 80) arranged on the floating structure (11) between the anchor and the pulling unit (9, 10, 42) when the mooring line (3, 5, 7) being pre-tensioned, -a chain stopper (6, 60) being arranged in connection with the mooring line (3, 5, 7) between the anchor (2) and the floating vessel or structure (11) for tensioning the part of the mooring line (3, 5, 7) situated between the floating structure (11) and the ancho

Abstract: A mooring tensioning arrangement for a floating structure or vessel (11), comprising an anchor (2), a mooring line (3), a mooring tensioner (4) and a working line (5), said mooring tensioner (4) having a tensioning pulley (20). A tensioning force is imposed on said mooring line (3), which is directed towards said floating structure or vessel (11).

Abstract: A turret mooring and riser hang-off arrangement, for transferring petroleum products from an off-shore or subsea facility to a vessel, including a turret arranged in a cavity of the vessel. The turret is held firmly in axial and radial directions within the cavity, but is rotatable relative to the vessel. The turret is adapted to be moored to the seabed. A riser assembly extends through a bore in the turret to an upper surface of the vessel. The bore of the turret is a monobore and the riser assembly is rotationally coupled to the turret but is free to move axially relative to the turret. The riser assembly is axially supported by the vessel.

Abstract: A mooring arrangement for a floating vessel includes a linear anchor winch and an elongate mooring arm. The mooring arm is coupled to a mooring arm bracket via an articulating joint and the arrangement is adapted to receive an anchor chain. The bracket is attached to the vessel at the gunwale of the vessel, so that the bracket at least partially extends above the deck of the vessel. The anchor winch is coupled to or integrated with said bracket.

Abstract: A mooring tensioning arrangement for a floating structure or vessel (11), comprising an anchor (2), a mooring line (3), a mooring tensioner (4) and a working line (5), said mooring tensioner (4) having a tensioning pulley (20). A tensioning force is imposed on said mooring line (3), which is directed towards said floating structure or vessel (11).

Abstract: A mooring unit for a vessel comprising an arm, a universal joint, and a chain stopper. The universal joint is arranged between the vessel and the arm, and the universal joint is adapted to be pivotally coupled to a bracket and the arm enabling the mooring unit to pivot about a first axis and a second pivot axis, said first and second pivot axes are arranged perpendicular to each other in substantially the same plane. The universal joint includes a link element for receiving a first and second ear pair of the respective arm and bracket. The ears and link element are coupled through journals. The link element includes walls extending on both sides of the respective ears so that the respective journals are supported by both walls.

Abstract: A turret mooring and riser hang-off arrangement, for transferring petroleum products from an off-shore or subsea facility to a vessel (V), comprising a turret (1) arranged in a cavity of the vessel. Said turret (1) is held firmly in axial and radial directions within the cavity, but is rotatable relative to the vessel (V). Said turret is adapted to be moored to the seabed. A riser assembly (5a) extend through a bore in said turret (1) to an upper surface (7) of the vessel (V). Said bore of said turret (1) is a monobore and said riser assembly (5a) is rotationally coupled to said turret (1) but is free to move axially relative to said turret (1). Said riser assembly is axially supported by the vessel (V).

Abstract: A mooring arrangement for a floating vessel includes a linear anchor winch and an elongate mooring arm. The mooring arm is coupled to a mooring arm bracket via an articulating joint and the arrangement is adapted to receive an anchor chain. The bracket is attached to the vessel at the gunwale of the vessel, so that the bracket at least partially extends above the deck of the vessel. The anchor winch is coupled to or integrated with said bracket.

Abstract: A mooring unit (15) for mooring a vessel (16) comprising a mooring unit arm (20), a universal joint (19) with a passage for a mooring chain (8) and a chain stopper arrangement (40) adapted to retain the chain (8) relative to the mooring unit (15), said universal joint (19) is arranged between the vessel (16) and the mooring unit arm (20), said universal joint (19) is adapted to be pivotally coupled to a vessel mounted bracket (17) and the mooring unit arm (20) enabling the mooring unit (15) to pivot about a first pivot axis (29a) and a second pivot axis (29b), said first and second pivot axes (29a, 29b) are arranged perpendicular to each other in substantially the same plane, said universal joint (19) comprising a link element (19?) adapted to receive a first pair of ears (20a) of the mooring unit arm (20) and a second pair of ears (17a) of the bracket (17), a second pair of journals (26a, 26b) coupling said first pair of ears (20a, 17a) to said link element (19?) and a first pair of journals (25a, 25b) coupl

Abstract: An apparatus for anchoring a floating off-shore unit or other type of floating vessel, comprising a rotatably mounted chain sprocket wheel (3) having a chain (3a) secured on its outer periphery, The wheel (3) being arranged to be rotated by reciprocating movement of at least two hydraulic cylinders (1, 2). Each of the cylinders (1, 2) is provided with a locking arm (6, 7) for releasably and mechanically engaging a portion of the wheel (3) in order to rotate the wheel (3) during movement of the respective cylinders (1, 2). Also described is a chain stopper comprising at least four blocks (8) that are hinged at their first ends and at their second ends have a surface that is adapted to engage a chain link The blocks (8) are mounted in opposite pairs.