Title:
OFFSHORE FLUID OFFLOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/021808
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system for offloading a fluid from an offshore structure comprises an annular conduit support structure disposed about the offshore structure. The support structure is fixably coupled to the offshore structure. In addition, the system comprises an annular reel disposed about the offshore structure and rotatably coupled to the support structure. The reel includes a conduit fairlead configured to move relative to the support structure. Further, the system comprises a flexible conduit having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The flexible conduit includes a first portion wrapped around the conduit support structure and a second portion extending from the conduit support structure through the fairlead.
Inventors:
BODANESE LUIZ G (BR)
MAHER JAMES V (US)
BROWN RICKY CARL (US)
MAHER JAMES V (US)
BROWN RICKY CARL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/047593
Publication Date:
April 26, 2012
Filing Date:
August 12, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HORTON WISON DEEPWATER INC (US)
BODANESE LUIZ G (BR)
MAHER JAMES V (US)
BROWN RICKY CARL (US)
BODANESE LUIZ G (BR)
MAHER JAMES V (US)
BROWN RICKY CARL (US)
International Classes:
B63B27/34; B63B27/24; B63B35/44
Foreign References:
| JPH10168854A | 1998-06-23 | |||
| US3913157A | 1975-10-21 | |||
| US20050087644A1 | 2005-04-28 | |||
| US20070155260A1 | 2007-07-05 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FALESKI, Thaddeus J. et al. (P.C.P. O. Box 326, Houston TX, US)
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