Articulated conduit systems and uses thereof for fluid transfer between two vessels

According to some aspects, a tug and barge arrangement is provided that is configured with an articulated conduit system for transferring fluid between the tug and the barge. In some embodiments, an articulated conduit system is provided that comprises a plurality of conduits fluidically interconnec...

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Hauptverfasser: Leffers Curtis, Roddy Matthew William, Perreault Sean Reiley, Rice Jeremy Paul, Wichgers Matthew Jacob
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Zusammenfassung:According to some aspects, a tug and barge arrangement is provided that is configured with an articulated conduit system for transferring fluid between the tug and the barge. In some embodiments, an articulated conduit system is provided that comprises a plurality of conduits fluidically interconnected by rotatable joints configured to permit positional alterations of the fluid conduits that result from differential movement between a tug and barge.