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Erik Dunseth

A multidirectional turret loading system for loading/unloading of fluid between an offshore installation and a vessel is provided, comprising a winch for pulling a messenger line, a messenger line guide roller system, and a turret positioned on the bow, on the sides or aft on the vessel with a mainly vertical rotational axis. The turret comprises a turret frame with a hose access opening and a messenger line access opening. The turret further comprises a bearing arrangement for rotation of the turret, a coupling manifold mounted near the hose access opening, a crude line turret swivel mounted in the center of the turret connecting the coupling manifold to a crude line of the vessel and at least one motor for rotating the turret.

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Færvik, Norway

Erik Dunseth