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* They are held on location by anchors or [[dynamic positioning]].
* They are held on location by anchors or [[dynamic positioning]].
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* The [[drill string]] and riser are isolated from wave motion by motion compensators.
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* The [[drill string]] and
[[
riser
]]
are isolated from wave motion by motion compensators.
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* The wellheads and [[Blowout
preventers
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BOPs
]] are on the ocean bottom and are connected to the rig by a riser to allow circulation of drilling mud.
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* The wellheads and [[Blowout
preventer
|
BOP
]]
s
are on the ocean bottom and are connected to the rig by a riser to allow circulation of drilling mud.
There are two categories of floaters: semisubmersibles and drill ships.
There are two categories of floaters: semisubmersibles and drill ships.
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