Abstract: A vessel for use in offshore production or transport of hydrocarbons, and/or for loading/unloading of hydrocarbons, and/or for carrying out well operations. The vessel at its forward end is equipped with a submerged receiving space for receiving a bottom-anchored underwater buoy. A service shaft extends between the receiving space and the deck of the vessel. At the stern of the vessel, a coupling head is provided along with equipment for the connection of a hose for loading and unloading of oil.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 1996
Date of Patent:
May 12, 1998
Assignee:
Den Norske Stats Oljeselskap A.S., I & K Patent
Inventors:
K.ang.re Breivik, Trygve G. Egge, Sverre Herstad