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BeaCan™ Thruster Canister
Elevating canister that lifts a thruster unit into a maintenance position for inspection and overhaul without dry-docking, mainly for offshore drilling vessels.
Description
The BeaCan™ Thruster Canister (originally "the Beacon Canister") is an elevating mechanism and space that lifts a vessel's thruster unit above the waterline for inspection, overhaul and maintenance without dry-docking. A drilling vessel can continue operating while one thruster is out of service, thrusters can be retracted in transit to reduce resistance, and the canister enables shallow-water operation. The first canisters were designed in 1997 with Global Marine (Transocean) for two drillships, manufactured in Finland and installed at Harland & Wolff, Belfast.
Key features
- Lifting mechanism for retracting and lowering the canister
- BeaLok™ primary locking for each position, with a secondary system
- Guiding system between canister and trunk, and sealing arrangements
- Underwater Service Space version closes the trunk watertight below the waterline for dry service: propeller, propeller shaft and anode changes, leak and damage checks, class inspections
- Underwater Service Space version has concept approval by a classification society and a patent pending
Applications
- Drillships
- FPSO, FPDSO and FLNG units
Specifications
| Locking | BeaLok™ primary with secondary system |
|---|---|
| Approval | Concept approval by a classification society (Underwater Service Space version) |
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