Abstract: A method of hose construction comprises: providing a sacrificial layer on the surface of a hose former; constructing a hose on the sacrificial layer; forcing pressurized fluid between the sacrificial layer and the hose former to separate the hose former from the sacrificial layer; and separating the sacrificial layer from the hose.

Abstract: A crush resistant hose comprises a plurality of layers comprising a reinforcing carcass formed from a mixture of multifilament fibers including at least one of polyester, aramide, nylon and rayon.

Abstract: A leak-detecting sensor device (120) for a hose section (105) comprises a sensor (145a, b). The sensor (145a, b) comprises an optical fiber arranged to react to the presence of a fluid. The sensor (145a, b) is housed in a protective sleeve that is arranged for expansion and contraction when the hose section (105) expands and contracts, respectively. A tension mechanism connects a first end of the sensor to the protective sleeve and is arranged to tension the sensor within the sleeve.

Abstract: A crush resistant hose comprises a plurality of layers (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) comprising a reinforcing carcass formed from a mixture of multifilament fibers (30) including at least one of polyester, aramide, nylon and rayon.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring oil between a first facility and a second facility. The apparatus comprises a pipe supported at one end by a floating buoy and decoupling arrangement to decouple movement of the buoy from a substantial portion of the pipe. The decoupling arrangement is generally arranged to support a portion of the pipe adjacent the floating buoy and may comprise, for example, a tether attached to the floating buoy, one or more diverter disks attached onto the length of pipe, a sliding connection or an arrangement of weights and buoys along the length of the pipe.

Abstract: A leak-detecting sensor device (120) for a hose section (105) comprises a sensor (145a, b).The sensor (145a, b) comprises an optical fibre arranged to react to the presence of a fluid. The sensor (145a, b) is housed in a protective sleeve that is arranged for expansion and contraction when the hose section (105) expands and contracts, respectively. Tension means connects first end of the sensor to the protective sleeve and is arranged to tension the sensor within the sleeve.

Abstract: A leak detection apparatus comprising an optical fiber sensor (2) arranged to detect leakage of fluid through a hose carcass (6, 8), wherein the sensor is arranged to detect the location of the leak along a section (4) of the hose.

Abstract: A hose for a hose pump comprises inner plies (20) and outer plies (22) separated by a filler layer (24). The inner (20) and outer plies (22) are helically wound in opposite directions and the inner plies (20) are at a shallower angle than the outer plies (22).

Abstract: A leak detection apparatus comprising an optical fibre sensor (2) arranged to detect leakage of fluid through a hose carcass (6, 8), wherein the sensor is arranged to detect the location of the leak along a section (4) of the hose.