Vessel for production and/or loading/unloading and transport of hydrocarbons from offshore fields, and/or for carrying out well operations
US5749758A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2022/028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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