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A marine platform (and method of installation) provides a plurality of buoys, a platform having a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of attachment positions, one attachment position for each buoy, and an articulating connection that connects each buoy to the platform at a respective attach

A marine platform (and method of installation) provides a plurality of buoys, a platform having a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of attachment positions, one attachment position for each buoy, and an articulating connection that connects each buoy to the platform at a respective attachment position, the connection allowing for sea state induced buoy motions while minimizing effect on the platform. A method of installation places the platform (including oil and gas drilling and/or production facility next to the buoys. Ballasting moves the platform and buoys relative to one another until connections are perfected between each buoy and the platform.

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1. A method of installing an oil and gas well drilling or production platform in an offshore deep water marine environment, comprising the steps of:a) placing a plurality of buoys; b) floating a platform in the marine environment having an oil and gas well drilling or production facility to the loca

1. A method of installing an oil and gas well drilling or production platform in an offshore deep water marine environment, comprising the steps of:a) placing a plurality of buoys; b) floating a platform in the marine environment having an oil and gas well drilling or production facility to the location of the buoys, the platform including a peripheral portion that includes a plurality of connecting positions, one connecting position for each buoy; and c) ballasting the platform and buoys relative to one another until each buoy connects with the platform and substantially all of the weight of the platform is supported by the buoys.