Mobile System and Method for Fluid Transfer Involving Ships

摘要

A mobile system for fluid transfer between a ship and a second location separated by a body of water, comprises a reel with at least two collecting areas, a coupler anchored to the reel with one opening at each collecting area and open towards a winding direction, a first hose extending from one opening to the ship, a second hose extending from the other opening to the second location, and a driving means to apply torques on the reel along the reel axis. When fluid transfer is over, the driving means turns the reel opposite to the winding direction, and both first hose and second hose are wound up in the collecting areas with one area designated for one hose. The mobile transfer system is then ready for storage or for a subsequent fluid transfer elsewhere.

主权项

1. A transfer system for fluid communication between a ship and a second location separated by a body of water, said transfer system comprising:
a) a reel having a drum and a plurality of flanges with a first collecting area and a second collecting area between adjacent flanges; b) a coupler fixed at said drum, said couple having a first opening located at said first collecting area and a second opening located at said second collecting area, both openings facing a winding direction around said drum; c) a first hose having a first internal end and a first external end, said first internal end fluidly connected to said coupler at said first opening, and said first external end in fluid communication with said ship; d) a second hose having a second internal end and a second external end, said second internal end fluidly connected to said coupler at said second opening, and said second external end in fluid communication with said second location; e) a driving means for applying a torque on said reel opposite to said winding direction, wherein said first hose and said second hose are in tension during fluid transfer.