Retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers

摘要

An apparatus, system and method for a retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers are described herein. A retractable liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo transfer system comprises a marine vessel, an LNG cargo transfer bow manifold moveably attached to a main deck of the marl He vessel, wherein the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is slideable between a forward position proximate a bow of the marine vessel, and an aft position aft of the bow, the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold elevationally coupled to the main deck by a retractable support member, wherein the retractable support member is moveable between an extended position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is raised above the main deck, and a retracted position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold rests on one of the main deck, below the main deck or a combination thereof.

主权项

1. A retractable liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo transfer system comprising:
a marine vessel: an LNG cargo transfer bow manifold moveably attached to a main deck of the marine vessel, wherein the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is slideable between;
a forward position proximate a bow of the marine vessel; andan aft position aft of the bow; the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold elevationally coupled to the main deck by a retractable support member, wherein the retractable support member is moveable between:
an extended position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is raised above the main deck; anda retracted position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold rests on one of the main deck, below the main deck or a combination thereof; wherein the forward position, together with the extended position, arranges the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold into a cargo transfer position, and wherein the aft position, together with the retracted position, arranges the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold into a stowed position.