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Jacket Launch Analyses


  • Timeline: 2006 - 2007
  • Location: South China Sea
  • Water Depth: 90m - 153m
  • Operator: CNOOC
  • Client: COOEC

Project Description:
ODL had performed several Launch evaluation designs and analyses for the contractor COOEC. The projects were LeDong15-1;LeDong22-1; WenChang15-1A; WenChang19-1A; Xijiang 23-1 and Huizhou25-3. CNOOC is the owner of those platform. The water depth ranges from 90m to 153m.

ODL Scope of Work:
ODL was sub-contracted from COOEC to perform Jacket Launch analysis to evaluate the structure integrity under launch design loads.

Key Details:
Confirm the barge strength during launch process includes rocker arm reactions; barge stern submergence; loads on skidways and barge structure.
Investigate the bottom clearance during launch process both for Jacket and launch barge.
Confirm the stability during the launch process.
Perform structural code checks.