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Caspian Explorer

DETAILS

Client name: SATPAYEV OPERATING
Project name: Caspian Explorer
Duration: 20 man-days

Project Description

Satpayev Operating intends to drill in North Caspian Sea area with the Caspian Explorer Barge in 7.5 m water depth. The purpose of the study is to check that the barge will not move and will remain stable under environmental loads.

Activities / Tasks and Solutions developed by Dolfines

Stability of the drilling rig on the seabed is verified based on the design loads at the base of the foundation including the ballasting and environmental loading applied to the barge at the hull base. The Scope of Works performed by Dolfines is detailed here after:

  • Review of geophysical/geotechnical survey data and validate the homogeneity of the shallow soil formations
  • Review of available geotechnical data and selection of representative soil design parameters the position of interest
  • Bearing capacity calculation for the defined soil profile considering vertical, horizontal and moments and possible seabed inclination
  • Sliding check
  • Verification of expected short and long-term settlements for the given service loads.

Project Results

Dolfines has provided calculation note related to the scope of work.