Mark James

LNG Transfer provides the information and news on LNG technology for the shipping industry,. featuring the latest technology in the safe transfer of LNG between ship to ship and ship to shore.

The recent extension of the LNG industry has resulted in the development of marine LNG facilities and systems that differ from traditional system design. Today, offshore LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) loading and offloading transfer systems for marine hose include technologies that enable the transfer of LNG from shore-to-ship, from ship-to-ship and allow bunkering operations.

Aspects such as reducing spillage, using an excellent support system, efficiency in the transfer of LNG and the use of advanced technology come in handy when selecting a suitable LNG Transfer System. LNG is supplied from the carriers to re-gasification vessels or offloaded from the floating LNG production containers to LNG carriers. The transfer process has to be performed under offshore weather conditions.

Marine Hose System

The transfer system for an offshore hose is based on the existing practices that are employed in the crude-oil offloading system. A marine hose system includes the use of hose reels that are located at a high position to allow configuration to the BLS. LNG marine hose system ensures maximum transfer with optimised operability, safety and reliability. The distance between the vessels is just about eight meters and allows substantial wave heights of up to 4.5 meters, while the loading operation continues at the height of 5.5 meters.

LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Also known as LNG STS, LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer is the transmission of LNG from one LNG vessel to another via an LNG tanker. It involves transferring cargo via flexible hoses while two ships are held in position. The operation has recently gained momentum with the advent of FLNG (floating LNG) production. STS may also be between LNGC (LNG carriers) and LNGRV (LNG Re-gasification vessels Unit). LNG STS provides an economical way of transferring cargo as the ship doesn't have to berth at the port, which eliminates berthing costs and reduces the time spent docking and mooring. The process, however, requires continuous monitoring and assessment of risk to ensure safety and efficiency. The latest technological advances for LNG ship-to-ship transfer provide a safe point in the system that allows the crew to identify a problem in the event of an emergency.

Applications of Ship to Shore Transfer

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