CARGO TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR A FLOATING STORAGE VESSEL AND OFFTAKER MOORED IN TANDEM

摘要

A cargo transfer system including a rack for the storage, retraction and paying out of a hose used in the transfer of cargo is mounted on a moored storage terminal (e.g. a permanently moored vessel or other suitable storage facility). The system includes means for mooring a tanker in tandem with the moored storage terminal and means such as a manifold for connecting the cargo hose between the terminal and the tanker. In one embodiment the rack is arranged to be raised and lowered by means of a hoist on the floating storage terminal.