ARRANGEMENT IN A LOADING/UNLOADING BUOY FOR USE IN SHALLOW WATERS

摘要

An arrangement in a loading/unloading buoy for use in shallow waters, wherein the buoy (1) is arranged for introduction and releasable securement in a downwardly open receiving space in a floating vessel, the buoy comprising a bottom-anchored centre member (2) for the passage of medium from or to a transfer line (25) which is coupled to the underside of the centre member (2), and an outer member (4) which is rotatably mounted on the centre member to allow turning of the vessel about the centre member when the outer member is secured in the receiving space. The buoy is provided with a bottom support structure (15) which is connected to the centre member (2) of the buoy and arranged for support of the buoy at the sea bed (16) when it is not in use, and to the centre member of the buoy there are connected a number of mooring lines (21) extending outwards from the buoy (1) a substantial distance along the sea bed (16) and having an inherent elasticity allowing raising of the buoy from the sea bed.