Patent ID: 8622099

Claim:
A hydrocarbon transfer arrangement for transfer of fluids between an offshore unit and a carrier which are placed in an offloading configuration, comprising at least one transfer hose and a gas return hose, wherein the end of the at least one transfer hose is connected to a floating multi-function unit allowing for the transport of the transfer hose between the offshore unit and the carrier, wherein the floating multi-function unit can be lifted out of the water and can be held in a fixed position above water-level and is provided with connection means for making a fluid connection between the transfer hose end and a manifold of the carrier and with emergency disconnect means for the at least one transfer hose, placed at a distance from the connection means, wherein the multi-functional unit is provided with buoyancy modules, and for each connected hose end a flexible jumper hose to bridge the distance between the hose end and the manifold on the carrier, a spool piece connected to the jumper hose and an emergency disconnect means near the hose end, and wherein the flexible jumper hose is provided with an adjustable bend restrictor so that the jumper hose end position can be manipulated via a cable and a winch placed on the multi-functional unit.