Abstract: The invention relates to a container for transporting fresh water by sea, comprising a flexible covering for receiving fresh water and a pulling device which is joined to the flexible covering and made of a tubular retaining body which is used for coupling bridle lines. A rapid filling and emptying of the container is achieved in such a way that the tubular retaining body is enclosed at least partially by the flexible covering and that filling and emptying openings in the tubular retaining body open directly into the space enclosed by the flexible covering. The present invention further relates to a method for filling or unloading such a container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for transporting fresh water by sea. Said container comprises a flexible covering (3) for receiving fresh water and a pulling device joined to the covering (3) and made of a tubular support body (2) which is used for coupling bridle lines (6). The aim of the invention is to enable the container to be quickly filled and emptied whereby the tubular retaining body (2) is at least partially enclosed by the flexible covering (3) and filling and emptying openings (12) arranged in the tubular retaining body (2) open directly into the space enclosed by the flexible covering (3). The invention also relates to a method for filling or emptying said container.