Different types comparison of anchors for floating structures

1.

Different types comparison of
anchors for floating structures
Gridyaev D.,
Master of M3219e
Vladivostok 2018

2. Definition-mooring system

mooring line
anchor
connectors
A mooring system
used for station
keeping of a ship
or floating
platform in all
water depths.

3. Types of mooring line

Synthetic
fiber rope
D> 2000 m
Chain or
steel wire rope
D>100 m

4. Anchor loads

5. Drag embedment anchor

mainly used for
catenary moorings

6. Suction piles

Can be used in
sand, clay and
mud soils.

7. Vertical load anchors

It is used
primarily in taut
leg mooring
systems

8. Catenary mooring system

The most used
system in shallow
water, as water
depth increases,
this system
become noneconomical.

9. Thank you for your attention

Thank you for attention