Abstract: An assembly and method for conducting high temperature fluids between two marine vessels is provided. The assembly comprises a coupling member for coupling the two vessels together thereby allowing free rotational movement but controlled translational movement of each vessel relative to the other. Preferably, the coupling member comprises two pair of rigid legs, wherein one end of each leg of each pair is affixed to a different one of the vessels and the free ends of each leg of each pair are joined together with a joint member for pivotably joining the legs, and thus the vessels. The assembly further comprises a rigid conduit for conducting the fluids between equipment located on each of the vessels, and support members for supporting opposing ends of the conduit above each of the vessels, such that the conduit traverses a space created between the vessels by the coupling member.