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.
