The present invention relates to a floating support of the type having a cavity (1) within which a plurality of risers (2) can be positioned. According to the invention, the cavity (1) has a plurality of compartments (3) at the ends of which said risers (2) are in a production position (4), said compartments communicating with a central channel (5) at the end of which there is situated (6) a drilling derrick (7), said compartments being disposed transversely relative to said central channel (5).
