Floating Hoses - Hose Couplings and Petroleum Products
Floating marine hoses are buoyant, reinforced hose assemblies used for offshore transfer of crude oil, petroleum products and some compatible liquids between vessels, terminals and offshore facilities. They are supplied with marine hose couplings or flanged end connections.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Floating Hoses |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Hose Couplings and Petroleum Products |
| Product Reference | 1117 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Trelleborg, Yokohama Rubber, Bridgestone, Continental |
| Unit of Measure | Meter / Assembly |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Buoyant construction for above-water offshore transfer |
| 2. Reinforced rubber or composite hose layers |
| 3. Suitable for crude oil and petroleum products when correctly specified |
| 4. Marine flanges, swivel joints or quick-connect couplings |
| 5. Designed for offshore movement, wave action and vessel motion |
Applications of Floating Hoses
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Ship-to-ship crude oil transfer |
| 2. Offshore terminal and tanker loading or discharge |
| 3. CALM buoy, SPM and FPSO hose systems |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Seaflex Floating Hose | Trelleborg |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floating petroleum transfer hose | Service | Crude oil and petroleum products, subject to chemical compatibility | — |
| Floating petroleum transfer hose | Construction | Buoyant reinforced hose assembly with abrasion-resistant outer cover | — |
| Floating petroleum transfer hose | Nominal bore | Commonly 6 to 24 | inch |
| Floating petroleum transfer hose | End connection | Marine flanges, swivel flanges or specified quick-connect coupling | — |
| Floating petroleum transfer hose | Design standard | OCIMF GMPHOM requirements where specified by the transfer system | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Common references include OCIMF GMPHOM 2009, ISO 1823 for rubber oil suction and discharge hoses, and EN 1765 where applicable. Hose assemblies should have manufacturer documentation, pressure testing and material compatibility records. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Classification or project approval may be required from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA or ClassNK. Approval is normally specific to the hose design, service, installation and transfer system. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install according to the manufacturer’s drawings and approved hose layout. Maintain the specified bend radius, avoid twisting and sharp edges, correctly align and torque couplings, and verify buoyancy, flange compatibility and pressure-test requirements before service. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect regularly for cover damage, cuts, blistering, leakage, exposed reinforcement, coupling corrosion and loss of buoyancy. Keep hoses clean, cap disconnected ends, avoid kinking during storage, and perform periodic pressure or electrical continuity tests as required by the manufacturer and operating procedure. |
| Safety Notes | Confirm product compatibility, working pressure, temperature and electrical continuity before use. Bond and ground the transfer system where required, control static electricity, prohibit ignition sources, and use spill containment. Never exceed the hose or coupling rating, and replace damaged or aged assemblies. |
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