APS Migration Studies in Large Marine Structures

  • LI Wenwu ,
  • LIU Xiuhong ,
  • QIAN Peng ,
  • ZHANG Chaojun
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  • COOEC-Fluor Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Zhuhai 519090, Guangdong, China

Online published: 2025-09-16

Abstract

To address the bottleneck issues of high skidway resource occupancy and poor project scheduling flexibility in traditional skidway traction methods for 10000-ton-class deepwater oil and gas platform modules, this study introduces the mature skidway-free air pad sliding (APS) transportation technology from the shipbuilding industry. Based on application practices in South Korean shipyards, a technical solution integrating air-cushion suspension and hydraulic propulsion systems was systematically developed. By incorporating multi-stage hydraulic jacking devices and path control systems, millimeter-level precision transportation of modules weighing up to 30000 tons was achieved. Engineering validation demonstrated that the APS system reduced skidway resource requirements by 100%, improved project scheduling flexibility by 60%, and shortened transportation cycles by 40%. This research represents the first successful adaptation of APS technology to the offshore engineering sector, establishing a comprehensive skidway-free construction and transportation methodology. The findings provide an innovative solution for China's deepwater oil and gas equipment construction, effectively overcoming the rigid dependence on skidway resources for ultra-large structure transportation.

Cite this article

LI Wenwu , LIU Xiuhong , QIAN Peng , ZHANG Chaojun . APS Migration Studies in Large Marine Structures[J]. Ocean Engineering Equipment and Technology, 2025 , 12(3) : 73 -78 . DOI: 10.12087/oeet.2095-7297.2025.03.09

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