PUSNES Mooring systems
For more than 100 years and thousands of vessels MacGregor is a leading global supplier of marine and offshore products and services. We are r ecognised worldwide as a leader in the design, engineering and supply of innovative Pusnes deck machinery and Pusnes mooring and loading systems for marine and offshore applications. MacGregor’s aim is to be the preferred partner, based on our ability to understand our customers` business and add value to their projects.
Close co-operation with classification societies and maritime authorities, combined with innovative design, quality products and worldwide lifecycle support, makes MacGregor the perfect partner for your marine and offshore projects.
Safe and secure MacGregor has supplied Pusnes offshore systems since 1968 and is recognised worldwide as an innovative designer and manufacturer of on-vessel mooring equipment for the offshore market. Different types of winches, fairleads and chain stoppers have been developed over the years. MacGregor believes that commitment to continued research, studies and development has strengthened our position as a leading international company on a worldwide basis. Exploration and production in harsh climate areas require innovative thinking. Together with our proven technology we meet new challenges and provide equipment designed for safe and secure operation under the most demanding scenarios.
Innovative and proven technologies at competitive prices, as well as proximity to the market are both important factors for ensuring future competitiveness. We have worldwide production capabilities that allow timely support of quality products to an ever-changing global market.
Pusnes mooring systems on board vessels in hurricane affected areas, such as the Gulf of Mexico, have on several occasions sustained the brutal forces these severe weather conditions can deliver. Pusnes RamWinches installed on board the Nansen, the world’s first truss spar. The winches are designed to endure submerged conditions prior to upending. Pusnes RamWinches on the Devil’s Tower spar platform in the Gulf of Mexico at a depth of 1720m.
Blind Faith semisubmersible being transported to the Gulf of Mexico where it was installed in 2008. Pusnes R amWinches and chain fairleads for 127mm R4S chain were installed at the yard in Norway before sail-away.
Pull-in winches and equipment Pull-in winch is a general term used to describe the various types of winches involved in pull-in operations, such as the riser pull-in and mooring line pull-in. Various ancillary equipment, for instance trolleys and turndown sheaves are often involved in operations such as the riser pull-in.
A 200 tonne lateral pull-in winch on board Total’s Greater Plutonio FPSO off the coast of West Africa.
A 100 tonne lateral pull-in winch on board Chevron’s Blind Faith semi-submersible in the Gulf of Mexico.
A typical riser pull-in a rrangement on board an FPSO.
Mooring winches Pusnes mooring winches have evolved from steam-driven ship winches back in the late 1800s to the state-of-the-art electric and high-pressure hydraulic winches of today. Our offshore product range comprises anchor windlasses, chain jacks, traction winches, combination winches and rope/wire winches. Custom control and monitoring systems provide precise handling and management of a single winch or an integrated system of winches. Pusnes anchor windlass for a 145mm chain on board the Snorre B production platform in the North Sea. The windlass consists of four cable lifters with a single electric drive/gearbox and two fail-safe band brakes per cable lifter. Brakes can be r eleased using stored energy (accumulator) in an emergency situation.
Petrobras’ FPSO’s P58 and P63 and semisubmersible rig P55.
Pusnes wire winch on the crane barge Saipem 7000. This is the largest ooring winch drum Pusnes has designed and manufactured to date. m The drum can accommodate 3000m of 96mm wire.
Chain jacks - Pusnes RamWinches became a popular choice for the mooring of production vessels after their introduction in 1997. Compact size and low weight contributed to this winch b eing used on the majority of all spar platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, and increasingly for semis, as p ictured here on board the Horn Mountain. Most of the spar Pusnes RamWinches are designed to endure submerged conditions during transportation of the hull (up to several months).
State of the art anchor windlasses for 84mm chain installed onboard the Aker Barents drilling rig. Designed specifically with the strict requirements for safe and reliable operations in mind.
Pusnes Roller RamWinches on board Shells’s Perdido Host Spar. The nine chain jacks are arranged in three equal groups along the top circumference of the hull. Stalling capacity of each chain jack is 725 tonnes.
The movable windlass is a concept designed to o perate multiple mooring lines within the same area. Normally, one windlass skids along a special foundation to operate one mooring line at a time. Photo depicts a movable windlass designed for the Goliat FPSO in the North Sea.
In addition to movable windlasses, MacGregor Pusnes has designed movable chain jack mooring systems. This is a graphic representation of one of four mooring clusters on an FPSO.
Fairleads and chain stoppers MacGregor has an excellent reputation for supplying high-quality long-life Pusnes fairleads and chain stoppers. They are designed for operation in all climate conditions and for the harsh environments both above and under water.
Our latest fairlead designs include attachments that allow for the removal and re-installation of fairleads underwater, at the vessel’s offshore location. We have also designed the special tools needed for this operation.
In recent years, a popular choice for offshore p roduction mooring has been the innovative P usnes fairlead chain stopper. This unique fairlead combines the flexibility of a flag-type fairlead with the holding ability of a chain stopper.
Pusnes fairlead chain stopper installed on the Goliat FPSO. These fairlead chain stoppers are installed on a number of FPSOs and semisubmersibles. The compact design, low weight and hull-mounted location contribute to lower topside deck weight. This unique design allows for chain locking in a long pivoting stopper arm on the side of a vessel’s hull, below the waterline. This constrains maximum loads to a limited area. Additionally, chain wear, static and fatigue stresses are greatly reduced.
3D graphic representation of the Pusnes fairlead chain stopper designed for the Goliat FPSO in the North Sea.
Pusnes chain stoppers c ome in various types and sizes. Photo displays a version delivered to the Greater Plutonio FPSO.
Pusnes eccentric chain fairlead. Fairleads are known for their robustness and they are virtually maintenance-free. Recent designs allow for installation/replacement without the use of a diver. The eccentric chain fairlead has become the preferred choice for both drilling and production vessels. These can also be designed for wire or chain/wire combination. Photo from Visund production platform.
Pusnes eccentric chain fairleads mounted on the hull of BP’s Greater Plutonio FPSO. The FPSO was installed off the coast of Angola in 2007. This type of fairlead has also been a popular choice for the many spar platforms found in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Pusnes bellmouth chain stopper provides a simple means of chain holding in benign areas where the mooring line can run straight off the deck. The stopper is designed for the full breaking load of the chain. In addition, a mobile tensioning device has been designed to move from stopper to stopper. A portable hydraulic power unit can be delivered to power the tensioning device.
Pusnes bull’s eye fairlead is the grandfather of fairleads for offshore drilling rigs and accommodation units. Although we see a shift towards eccentric chain fairleads, bull’s eye fairleads still serve a purpose when the mooring line needs to be held close to the hull. These can be designed for wire, chain or chain/wire combination. Image shows the design of a fairlead for 90mm wire for Prosafe’s Safe Boreas.
Power supply and control systems Both high-pressure hydraulic and AC/DC e lectric power can be used to drive the various types of offshore mooring winches.
Graphic display built into an operation panel for Pusnes Windlasses installed on the Aker Barents drilling rig. Each windlass is driven by a 450kW electric AC motor.
The h ydraulic power units (HPU) are of a state-of-the-art design that provides a dependable source of power and performance in harsh and v arying offshore environments. High-pressure hydraulics in a “ring main” system enables use of smaller pipe diameters and shorter pipe lengths. Pusnes offshore winches are normally controlled by modern programmable logical controllers (PLC) in separate c abinets, where all status/alarm messages can be t ransferred to a designated control room. Graphic t erminals with clear color displays act as an interface between o perator and equipment.
A typical high-pressure hydraulic power unit with three pumps. The cooling of hydraulic oil can be done via s eawater, freshwater, or an air system.
Local control console for operating Pusnes R amWinches on board the Blind Faith semi.
Lifecycle support MacGregor has a worldwide lifecycle network which supplies customers with spare parts, service and support whenever and wherever the need arises.
MacGregor lifecycle support offers fast and efficient d 足 elivery of spare parts and skilled personnel for commissioning, maintenance and repair work. B 足 eneficial equipment upgrades and 足modification of existing equipment and systems are also provided. The Pusnes academy, located in Arendal, was o 足 fficially opened in January 2009. The academy is equipped with top class modern facilities, ensuring the perfect learning environment. The Pusnes academy offers a number of product specific operator courses which include theory, operation and hands-on experience. Tailored courses are available upon request.
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MacGregor Pusnes AS PO Box 732, Stoa NO-4808 Arendal NORWAY Tel: +47 37 08 73 00 Fax: +47 37 08 65 50 E-mail: pusnes@macgregor.com
MacGregor Pusnes AS, Brazil MLS Serviços Offshore e Navais LTDA Av. Rio Branco, 01 – Sala 1249 Centro – Rio de janeiro, 20090-003 BRAZIL Tel: +55 21 2588-8015 Mobile: +55 21 97187-7835 Mobile: +55 21 98117-7194 E-mail: pusnes.brazil@macgregor.com
MacGregor Pusnes Korea Co., Ltd. 126, Songjeong Jungang-Ro 9, Beon-Gil, Haeundae-Gu Busan 619-903 SOUTH-KOREA Tel: +82 51 709 3760 Tel: +82 51 709 3770 E-mail: pusnes.korea@macgregor.com
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MacGregor Pusnes AS, USA 10723 Rockley Road Houston TX 77099, USA Tel: +1 713 434 8975 Tel: + 1 713 437 3423 (Direct) Mobile: + 1 832 630 0112 E-mail: pusnes.houston@macgregor.com
MacGregor Pusnes AS, UAE Plot No. 33, Port of Fujairah PO Box 2501 Fujairah UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Tel: +971 9 228 2338 Fax: +971 9 228 1898 Mobile: +971 50 433 7750 E-mail: pusnes.dubai@macgregor.com
MacGregor Pusnes AS, China 12F International Capital Plaza 1318 North Sichuan Road Shanghai 200080 P.R. CHINA Tel: +86 21 2606 3000 Fax: +86 21 63912276 E-mail: pusnes.china@macgregor.com
MacGregor Pusnes AS, Singapore 15 Tukang Innovation Drive Singapore 618299 SINGAPORE Mobile: +65 9231 6890 E-mail: pusnes.singapore@macgregor.com
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