Abstract: A device for loading and/or unloading of flowable media includes a buoy connected to at least one riser and a vessel provided with a pick-up space for the buoy. The pick-up space ends at the bottom of the vessel, the buoy being provided with a buoyancy device and including a first part connected to the at least one riser and a second part which can be rotated with respect to the first part. The second part is arranged for locking to the vessel. The buoy comprises a connected for connecting the at least one riser to a swivel for transfer of the flowable medium. When the vessel is connected to the buoy, its position is maintained by a dynamic positioning system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 14, 2007
Date of Patent:
November 10, 2009
Assignees:
Scana AMT AS, FPS Ocean AS
Inventors:
Bjarne Olsen, Petter Grinde, Tron Dahl, Ola Often
Abstract: A device for loading and/or unloading of flowable media, comprising a buoy connected to at least one riser (6) and a vessel (30) provided with a pick-up space (77) for the buoy. The pick-up space (77) ends at the bottom of the vessel (30), the buoy being provided with buoyancy means (10) and comprising a first part (1) connected to the at least one riser (6) and a second part (11) which can be rotated with respect to the first part (1). The second part (11) is arranged for locking to the vessel (30). The buoy comprises connecting means for connecting the at least one riser (6) to a swivel (48) for transfer of the flowable medium. When the vessel is connected to the buoy, its position is maintained by a dynamic positioning system.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 14, 2007
Publication date:
August 30, 2007
Applicants:
Scana AMT AS, FPS Ocean AS
Inventors:
Bjarne Olsen, Petter Grinde, Tron Dahl, Ola Often