Abstract: A well intervention apparatus including a base frame assembly, a deck attached to an upper end of the base frame assembly. The deck includes a passage and a hatch adjacent to the passage. A track is disposed within the passage, and a movable plate is slidingly attached to the track for movement within the passage. A reception plate is attached over a first aperture of the moveable plate and a tower is mounted over a second aperture of the moveable plate. A primary hoist assembly is connected to an upper end of the tower. The reception plate is configured to secure a first well intervention tool, and the primary hoist assembly is configured to suspend a second well intervention tool from the tower. In a first position of the moveable plate, the reception plate is disposed over the well. In a second position, the tower is disposed over the well.

Abstract: A well intervention apparatus including a base frame assembly, a deck attached to an upper end of the base frame assembly. The deck includes a passage and a hatch adjacent to the passage. A track is disposed within the passage, and a movable plate is slidingly attached to the track for movement within the passage. A reception plate is attached over a first aperture of the moveable plate and a tower is mounted over a second aperture of the moveable plate. A primary hoist assembly is connected to an upper end of the tower. The reception plate is configured to secure a first well intervention tool, and the primary hoist assembly is configured to suspend a second well intervention tool from the tower. In a first position of the moveable plate, the reception plate is disposed over the well. In a second position, the tower is disposed over the well.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing well intervention work using coiled tubing. The apparatus includes a structural frame. The upper portion of the frame include two winches for suspending well interventions tools including a coiled tubing injector head. The winches may be selective reciprocated by a hydraulic cylinder to either bring the first or second winch into operative alignment into or out of alignment with a subsea wellhead.

Abstract: An apparatus having a modular support frame with a top deck. The top deck has a passage therein. A tower is mounted on the top deck. A moveable plate and a track are positioned within the passage. The movable plate is slidingly attached to the track. A support rotary table is disposed within the modular support frame and suspends jointed tubulars. A coiled tubing injector head interface plate is operatively attached to the movable plate, and positioned over the first aperture of the movable plate. The first aperture is positioned over the well in a first position. A rotary table is positioned over the well in a second position. The apparatus is mounted on a transport vehicle in a transport position and moved to a well site. A lifting mechanism lifts the apparatus into an upright position. Well intervention work is conducted with coiled tubing and jointed tubulars.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing well intervention work using coiled tubing. The apparatus includes a structural frame. The upper portion of the frame include two winches for suspending well interventions tools including a coiled tubing injector head. The winches may be selective reciprocated by a hydraulic cylinder to either bring the first or second winch into operative alignment into or out of alignment with a subsea wellhead.

Abstract: An apparatus having a modular support frame with a top deck. The top deck has a passage therein. A tower is mounted on the top deck. A moveable plate and a track are positioned within the passage. The movable plate is slidingly attached to the track. A support rotary table is disposed within the modular support frame and suspends jointed tubulars. A coiled tubing injector head interface plate is operatively attached to the movable plate, and positioned over the first aperture of the movable plate. The first aperture is positioned over the well in a first position. A rotary table is positioned over the well in a second position. The apparatus is mounted on a transport vehicle in a transport position and moved to a well site. A lifting mechanism lifts the apparatus into an upright position. Well intervention work is conducted with coiled tubing and jointed tubulars.

Abstract: An apparatus having a modular support frame with a top deck. The top deck has a passage therein. A tower is mounted on the top deck. A moveable plate and a track are positioned within the passage. The movable plate is slidingly attached to the track. A support rotary table is disposed within the modular support frame and suspends jointed tubulars. A coiled tubing injector head interface plate is operatively attached to the movable plate, and positioned over the first aperture of the movable plate. The first aperture is positioned over the well in a first position. A rotary table is positioned over the well in a second position. Well intervention work is conducted with the coiled tubing and jointed tubulars.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing well intervention work with coiled tubing and jointed tubulars from a platform. The apparatus includes a modular support frame with a top deck, wherein the deck has a passage therein, and a tower mounted on the top deck. The apparatus further comprises a movable plate positioned within the passage, with the movable plate having a first aperture and a second aperture therein, and a track formed within the passage, and wherein the movable plate is slidingly attached to the track. The apparatus may further comprise a support rotary table disposed within the modular support frame, wherein the support rotary table suspends the jointed tubulars. The apparatus may further comprise a coiled tubing injector head interface plate operatively attached to the movable plate, and wherein the coiled tubing injector head plate is positioned over the first aperture of the movable plate. The first aperture is positioned over the well in a first position.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a well intervention device connected to a well extending from a floating platform. The apparatus comprises a frame assembly having a first and second end, and wherein the first end is positioned on the platform. The apparatus includes a crown assembly attached to the second end of the frame assembly, a motion compensator member attached to the frame assembly for compensating for vertical movements of the platform, and a travel head having a first connector and a second connector, and wherein the first connector is attached to the compensator member and the second connector attaches the travel head to the well intervention device.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing well intervention work on a rig. The apparatus comprises a first spreader that is operatively connected to a derrick, a pair of I-beams that have a distal end and a proximal end, and wherein the distal end of the pair of I-beams are connected to the first spreader. The apparatus further comprises a second spreader, and wherein the proximal end of the I-beams is connected to the second spreader. The apparatus further comprises a first pivot point on the first spreader and a second pivot point on the second spreader. In the most preferred embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a door, operatively attached to the second spreader, for allowing entry of the tubular. Also, the second spreader may include a shoulder for engagement with a tubular so that the tubular is supported by the second spreader so that the weight of the tubular can be transferred to the second spreader. A method of lifting a tubular used in well intervention work on a rig is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a structure on a platform. The platform may be a floating platform. The apparatus comprises a base frame, wherein the base frame has a first bracket and a second bracket attached thereto. The apparatus further includes a x-axis frame having a first pivot point and a second pivot point. The apparatus further comprises a z-axis frame having a third pivot point and a fourth pivot point. A sliding frame assembly is operatively positioned within the z-axis frame, and wherein the sliding frame assembly has a plurality of rods for connecting with an injector head. The apparatus may further include a motion restriction system that restricts movement of the x-axis frame and the z-axis frame. The sliding frame assembly comprises a sliding pad for lateral movement. A method for compensating for the movement of a floating platform having a riser extending therefrom is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and moving a load. The apparatus comprises a lift frame having a first and second vertical member that are connected so that a working window area is defined. The apparatus further comprises a rotary actuator mounted on the first vertical member, and an arm having a first end and a second end, and wherein the first end of the arm is pivotly connected to the rotary actuator. The arm is pivotal from an area exterior of the working window area to an area within the working window area. The apparatus may further comprise a winch, operatively attached to the arm, for lifting a load with the cable. A method of lifting a load is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for providing motion compensation of a platform attached to an ocean floor. The platform is operatively associated with a riser extending from a subterranean well. The system comprises a frame member positioned on the platform and a deck slidably attached to the frame member, and wherein the deck is attached to the riser. The system further comprises a moving device for moving the frame member relative to the deck. In one of the preferred embodiments, the frame member contains a plurality of guide post and wherein the deck is slidably mounted on the guide post so that the frame member is movable relative to the deck. The moving device may comprise a cylinder member operatively attached to the frame member and a piston operatively attached to the deck and wherein the system further comprises a pressurized recharging vessel configured to direct a pneumatic supply to the cylinder member, and a gas delivery mechanism for keeping the cylinder member within a pressure range.