Suction Embedded Plate Anchor (SEPLA™)

SEPLA is a compact suction embedded plate anchor designed for fast deployment and high holding power. It combines the efficiency of plate anchors with a proven track record and is adaptable for both temporary and permanent mooring systems.

Key features

• Up to four times lighter than suction piles
• Reduces fabrication, installation and deck space demands
• Capacity range up to 3,000 t or more
• Uplift load capability up to 90 degrees
• Preferred soils: soft clays

Applications

Temporary moorings and rig moves, and permanent mooring systems for floating production units and other floating offshore assets, where it is used to reduce steel use and manage soil variability.