Abstract: For transferring a fluid between at least two floating supports or one floating and one fixed support, a rigid hollow transport line is immersed with a cable suspension system in the sea. A flexible connector links each end of the rigid transport line to one of the supports. The entire rigid transport line including its ends is immersed in the sea at a depth which is greater than the turbulent zone of the sea. Each connector provides continuity of oil flow between the two floating supports via the rigid transport line.

Abstract: Device for transferring fluid between at least two floating supports of the type comprising a rigid hollow transport line (1) submerged catenary-fashion in the sea, flexible connecting means (10) connecting each end (2,3) of the rigid transport line (1) to one of the said floating supports (4,5), and it is characterized in that the entirety of the rigid transport line (1) including the said ends (2,3) is submerged in the sea to a depth (P1) which is greater than the said turbulent zone, the said connecting means (10) ensuring continuity of flow of the crude between the two floating supports (4,5) via the said rigid transport line.