Patent ID: 9187156
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: B63B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A transfer system for fluid communication between a ship and a second location separated by a body of water, said transfer system comprising: a) a reel having a drum; b) a coupler fixed at said drum, said coupler having a first opening and a second opening, both openings facing a winding direction around said drum; c) a first hose having a first internal end and a first external end, said first internal end fluidly connected to said coupler at said first opening, and said first external end in fluid communication with said ship; d) a second hose having a second internal end and a second external end, said second internal end fluidly connected to said coupler at said second opening, and said second external end in fluid communication with said second location; e) a driving means for applying a torque on said reel opposite to said winding direction, wherein said first hose and said second hose are in tension during fluid transfer.