FLOATING DEEP DRAFT SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE OFFSHORE PLATFORMS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AND DEPLOYING SAME

摘要

A semi-submersible platform for offshore operations includes a buoyant hull including an adjustably buoyant base and a plurality of adjustably buoyant columns extending vertically from the base. In addition, the platform includes a deck moveably coupled to the columns. The deck is configured to move vertically up and down relative to the hull.