RETRACTABLE LNG CARGO TRANSFER BOW MANIFOLD FOR TANDEM MARINE CARGO TRANSFERS

• Main Author: LANE, Mark K
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 11.10.2017
• Subjects: BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISEPROVIDED FOR; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING; LIQUID HANDLING; OPENING, CLOSING; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; RELATED EQUIPMENT; SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; TRANSPORTING

An apparatus, system and method for a retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers are described herein. A retractable liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo transfer system comprises a marine vessel, an LNG cargo transfer bow manifold moveably attached to a main deck of the marl He vessel, wherein the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is slideable between a forward position proximate a bow of the marine vessel, and an aft position aft of the bow, the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold elevationally coupled to the main deck by a retractable support member, wherein the retractable support member is moveable between an extended position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is raised above the main deck, and a retracted position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold rests on one of the main deck, below the main deck or a combination thereof.