Side-by-side hydrocarbon transfer system
US7793605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B27/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a mooring system with a first vessel for containing hydrocarbons having at its bow and/or stern a transverse arm and a fluid transfer mechanism of a duct connected to a tank on the first vessel and a coupling end for connecting to a second vessel. The second vessel is moored alongside the first vessel and is attached via at least one cable, extending from its bow in the length direction of the vessel, to a mooring end of the arm. The mooring end of the arm is situated at or near a longitudinal centerline of the second vessel. The arm, during use, is in a fixed position and a pulling force element is attached to the cable for applying a pulling force on the cable upon relative movement of the second vessel with respect to the arm. The force element allows a predetermined maximum displacement of the second vessel.
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