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Platform

A platform is fixed in position on the seabed. A conventional platform

is built on a framework of legs and bracing tubes and may include

accommodation and a complete self-contained rig package (fig. 5–11).
The platform compared to a jackup begins with a more complete and
stable setup.

Fig. 5–11. Conventional platform with self-contained rig package
Photo courtesy of Schlumberger

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