| 摘要 |
A floating vessel 10 comprises dynamic positioning means and an apparatus 11 for connecting a pipeline 18 to the vessel, where the apparatus comprises a connection member 12 connectable to the end of the pipeline and attached to the vessel for displacement relative thereto. The connection member is displaced in response to relative movement between the pipeline and the vessel to minimise loads imposed on the pipeline. The connection may comprise an arm having a first end 14 rotatably connected to the vessel and a second end 16 protruding from the vessel for connection to the pipeline. The connection may comprise a body (22, Fig 2) mounted on rails for linear translation relative to the vessel. |
