A VESSEL FOR PRODUCTION AND/OR LOADING/UNLOADING AND TRANSPORT OF HYDROCARBONS FROM OFFSHORE FIELDS, AND/OR FOR CARRYING OUT WELL OPERATIONS

摘要

A vessel for use in offshore production or transport of hydrocarbons, and/or for loading/unloading of hydrocarbons, and/or for carrying out well operations. The vessel at its forward end is equipped with a submerged receiving space for receiving a bottom-anchored underwater buoy, and with a service shaft extending between the receiving space and the deck of the vessel, and further the vessel at its stern is provided with a coupling head and equipment for connection of a hose for loading/unloading of oil.