Mooring anchor design and optimisation are a critical aspect of offshore floating structures. This service involves the site appraisal, risk analysis, optimisation and detailed design of anchors for floating offshore structures.
FULLY HOLISTIC DESIGN APPROACH
The design of anchors for floating offshore structures needs to be holistic, and dynamic, there is no one solution. We approach every project with an independent perspective to ensure that the most appropriate anchoring solution is developed.
MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS
Where applicable at the optimisation stage, we deploy our MCDA tool, developed in house and proprietary to RYDER. The tool breaks each site into individual variables, and allows each to be scored and weighted, the result of the analysis ranks each solution, across suction caissons, driven piles, drilled and grouted, shallow foundation, drag anchors, SEPLAs, micropiles, and includes recent advancements and technological innovations.
DETAILED MOORING ANCHOR DESIGN
ULS, ALS, FLS, and SLS, detailed mooring anchor design, including inverse catenary assessment of mooring lines, geotechnical sizing, structural design, weld details, fatigue analysis, grout specifications, and installation assessment are a few of the aspects of the process.
RISK-INFORMED DESIGN APPROACHES FOR MOORING SYSTEM RELIABILITY
Employing risk-informed design approaches to assess hazards and vulnerabilities, developing mooring systems that withstand extreme environmental conditions, ensuring reliability and resilience.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATION SUPPORT FOR MOORING FOUNDATION DESIGNS
Providing regulatory compliance and certification support to ensure mooring anchor designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, facilitating project approval and compliance.
PROJECT-SPECIFIC MOORING SYSTEM OPTIMISATION AND SUPPORT
Tailoring services to meet project- specific requirements, providing comprehensive mooring system optimization and support throughout the project lifecycle, optimizing performance and minimizing costs.
SOFTWARE
- Abaqus
- PLAXIS 2D/3D
- GRLWEAP
- LPILE
Experience the confidence of offshore stability with RYDER’s Mooring Anchor Design service – delivering tailored solutions and expert guidance to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of your offshore structures in any marine environment.