CPC B63B 27/34 (2013.01) [E21B 43/0135 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method for providing fluid communicating between a floating vessel and an installation with a hose initially stored on the floating vessel, the hose having a first end provided with a male stab, a second end for connection a fluid system of the floating vessel, and a valve for controlling fluid flow through the male stab, wherein the installation comprises a fluid transfer unit provided with:
a female receptacle operatively connected to a fluid system of the installation, wherein the female receptacle comprises
a valve for controlling fluid flow through the female receptacle; and
a guiding line running through the female receptacle, the guiding line having a first end portion secured to a pulling device and a second end portion for connection to the male stab;
the method comprising the steps of:
A) providing connection between the second end portion guiding line and the male stab;
B) activating the pulling device to pull a portion of the guiding line through the female receptacle and bring the male stab towards the female receptacle;
C) continue pulling the guiding line through the female receptacle until the male stab connects to the female receptacle; and
D) opening the valves for fluid flow to allow fluid transfer through the hose between the floating vessel and the installation.
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