Floating fluid loading/offloading structure moored in a body of water, related installation, method and process
US11873062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2035/448
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The structure comprises a hull extending longitudinally along a longitudinal hull axis, a mooring equipment, comprising a first group of mooring lines connected to an anchor on the bottom of the body of water, the mooring lines of the first group protruding laterally beyond a first side of the hull, opposite the second side of the hull. The mooring equipment comprises a second group of mooring lines protruding laterally beyond the second side, and connected to an anchor located away from the second side on the bottom of the body of water. The mooring lines of the first group are connected on the first side of the hull, the space facing a second lateral wall of the hull being free of mooring lines.
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