Figure 2-10. One Leg Stoppered Off
Attach a retrieval buoy to each of the other two subassemblies. The third
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subassembly and the ground ring will be considered together. Fake the
retriever buoy lines on deck to allow easy running.
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Cut one subassembly free from the ground ring one link below the chain
joining link. Allow the chain to drop and retriever buoy to run free and
over the side.
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Repeat with the other leg that has a retriever buoy attached. Lower the
ground ring on deck (see Figure 2-1 1). Disassemble the chain joining
link, if possible, and disconnect the ground ring from the subassembly.
Sling the chain to the main hoist, raise and remove the stopper.
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Continue raising until the next chain joining link is above deck.
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