Alden J Laborde from 63 Oriole St, New Orleans, LA 70124

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Alden J. Laborde

ST. PIUS X CONFERENCE OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

6666 Spanish Ft Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
63 Oriole St, New Orleans, LA 70124

Alden J. Laborde

ALL ABOARD ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

63 Oriole St, New Orleans, LA 70124

Alden J. Laborde

DOLPHIN SALES & RENTALS, INC

583 Thompson Rd, Houma, LA 70363
C/O Kerry J Chauvin, Houma, LA 70363

Alden Laborde
Vice-President

Hilcliffe Farms Inc
Cattle Raising

Ln Hwy 451, Hamburg, LA 71339
PO Box 140, Hamburg, LA 71339
318-9852568

Deep Draft Semi-Submersible Offshore Structure
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US Patent:

61900893, Feb 20, 2001
Filed:

May 1, 1998
Appl. No.:

9/071819
Inventors:

William T. Bennett - Metairie LA
Alden J. Laborde - New Orleans LA
Assignee:

Mindoc, LLC - Houma LA
International Classification:

B63B 3544
US Classification:

405200
Abstract:

A deep draft semi-submersible offshore structure suitable for conducting mineral exploration and production operations in deep waters of the oceans. The structure uses three or more caissons or columns equidistantly spaced from adjacent columns. The weight distribution and provision of liquid or solid permanent balance in the lower ends of each column make the structure stable without reliance upon water line displacement or tendons, as compared to conventional vessels. The center of gravity of the structure is maintained below its center of buoyancy, thus imparting an inherent absolute stability to the structure. The columns are retained in spaced relationship to each other by a plurality of horizontal braces or a combination of horizontal braces and diagonal braces. The major part of the structure is positioned below the water surface at sufficient depth to minimize the reaction to surface changes, thereby greatly reducing heave and angular response to surface wave action.