Bureau Veritas grants AiPs for IMODCO’s portfolio of jetty-less solutions for new energies transfers
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) issued Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for a portfolio of jetty-less solutions to offshore transfer large-volume ammonia. These solutions have been developed by IMODCO Terminals SA – a subsidiary of SBM Offshore - to enable offshore floating storage of Ammonia, LNG or Natural Gas.
IMODCO has applied its proven experience and expertise for moving crude oil, to support the supply chain for new energy carriers such as ammonia, LNG and Natural Gas. BV reviewed the designs of IMODCO’s Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoy, CALM soft yoke and Tower Loading Unit (TLU), which offer ammonia carriers a connection to onshore ammonia refineries or storage via subsea pipelines. By moving the transfer away from the shoreline and traditional jetty terminals, the New Energy Terminals mitigate the risk of toxic ammonia leaks dispersing into populated areas.
The AiPs were granted following a design review conducted on different concepts in accordance with various BV Rules covering offshore units, buoys, mooring systems and materials.
An Overarching AiP covering all the Jetty-less solutions for Ammonia and/or Natural Gas and LNG was delivered today by BV to IMODCO based on the AIPs regarding different structures developed by IMODCO:
- CALM Buoy
- Tower Loading Unit
- CALM Soft Yoke
- Short Footprint Buoy Mooring (SFBM)
The Overarching Approval in Principle covers these structures for the following cargoes:
- CALM buoy, for transfer of Liquid NH3 (LT & HP),
- TLU for transfer of Liquid NH3 (LT & HP) or LNG (LT & HP),
- CALM Soft Yoke, for permanent mooring of NH3 FSO/FSRU or LNG FSRU,
- Short Footprint Buoy Mooring (SFBM) for NH3 FSO/FSRU or LNG FSRU.
Bruno Freitas, Imodco’s Product Lines Director, said: “We are extremely pleased to receive Bureau Veritas’ AiP for our CALM, CALM Soft Yoke, and Tower Loading Unit solutions. This is a statement of our efforts in delivering jetty-less systems to enhance safety and improve cost efficiency.
These systems, together with our Short Footprint Buoy Mooring (SFBM), significantly improve safety by increasing the distance from populated areas and traffic, ensuring a safer environment for all. BV and IMODCO will continue to work together on a portfolio of solutions supporting the global energy transition.”
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