Experimental program for ice loads on an artic jack-up structure

Experiment-based relations between level ice loads and managed ice loads on an Artic jack-up structure

Jack-ups have been constructed for numerous ocean environments, but to date there has been no operating experience under Arctic sea ice conditions. The current state of jack-up technology does not allow working outside the ice-free season and thus ice management will be needed to extend the drilling season. Currently, ice load calculations are...