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Unconfirmed Rumor - Shell Deepwater Mars platform broke free in the storm?
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That thing doesn't look like it was designed to float. Especially not in a raging sea.
Quoting: SallyValentine I believe those huge legs provide the buoyancy, while storing some oil. Then cables go down to huge anchors that work to keep it in position. Whether it floats OK, unsecured in a Cat 5 hurricane, I have no idea about. you are correct, i used to work on a supply boat. Thanks. I see it also has half mile long tendons that attach to the seafloor. I assume those are to help keep it stationary, along with the anchor system. I am not in that business, so just reading.
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