EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE

DEVELOPED FOR HARSH CONDITIONS

UNPRECEDENTED SCALABILITY

NEW OFFSHORE OPPORTUNITIES		  
     

 

 
Developed from 25 years of innovative project solutions…


The Versabuoy System

Unique patented deepwater development technology

Greatly reduced motion from wave-structure interaction

Unparalleled scalability provides new opportunities for vast expanses of offshore real estate

Designed for modular fabrication and assembly

  
 
 
Versabuoy Technology
 
Articulated buoy connection at the underside of the deck

Allows independent rotation of the buoy relative to wave action

Fully redundant connection enables normal operation during joint maintenance
Versabuoy Performance
    
   
First-order wave heave motions are an order of magnitude less than barge or vessel based systems

Deck and pitch motions are minimal in hurricane force conditions
   
   
Mobilization and Deployment
    
   
Compatible with conventional mooring solutions



Offshore deployment using standard barge systems



Allows for complete quayside integration and mobilization as a single unit



   
   
   
   

Versabuoy Scalability
    
   
Concept scales to very large buoy arrays



Low deck motion allows for rigid connections between deck modules



Decks are connected via simple rigid pin connections and are supported by multiple buoy modules



Infinite number of configurations possible, e.g. 6,000 feet by 750 feet (offshore runway)



   
   
Where are we today?
Model tests have verified performance characteristics



Evaluation of a very large array, connected using rigid pins, is currently being performed



State of the art tools, models and methods are being validated



Looking Forward
Partnered application specific FEED study is required



Construct a scale model demonstrating specific application characteristics



Perform model integration testing



Apply model observations to full-scale Versabuoy deployment



 

    
 
Versabuoy International, LLC
2805 Boulder Drive
Urbana, IL  61801