XLP comparisons to Other Platforms

 

CHARACTERISTIC

TLP

Truss SPAR

minDOC

DDSS

EDP

XLP

            DRY TREES

Yes

Yes

Yes

MARGINAL

Yes

Yes

SCR Fatigue Problems

Nil

Minimal

Minimal

OK

Minimal

Minimal

VIM Strakes Required

NO

Yes

Yes

Minimal

Yes

NO

Pitch

Nil

High

Medium

Medium

Low

VERY LOW

Roll

Nil

High

Medium

Medium

Low

Medium

Heave

Nil

Very Low

Very Low

Medium

Low

Low