8.

6 FSRU Loading and CNG Discharging

8.6.1 Pre Cargo Transfer and Safety Meeting.
A pre cargo transfer and safety meeting will be carried put between
the cargo officers on the LNG carrier, the FSRU and the terminal
operators.
Thw meeting should be held onboard the LNG carrier but can be held
onboard the FSRU as well. It will start as soon as the LNG carrier is
safety moored to the FSRU, and the gangway is rigged. The following
items are to be included in the meeting:
FSRU / LNG carrier and terminal safety check list to be completed.
Pre cargo transfer meeting agenda.
Cargo handling agreement.
Custody trasnfer measurements procedures.
Warm and cold ESD test procedures.
Information about the cool down procedures of FSRUs cargo arm must be
supplied, but it should be the LNG carrier which is cooling down the
FSRUs cargo arms in the same manner as at regular terminal.
The procedure of when to cool down the liquid header of both the FSRU and
the LNG carrier must also be established.
The Following procedures for vapour return, tank pressure and BOG
procedures are to be observed:
Vapour will be returned from FSRU by gravity.
Tank pressure on the FSRU wll be approximately 160mbar higher
than on the LNG.
Safety valve setting on the FSRU will be 650mbar.

The FSRU will inform the LNG carrier about the quantity of LNG to be
transferred and the heel to be retained onboard the LNG carrier has
to be agreed to.
The FSRU will be in charge of the ramp up and ramp down procedure
inclusing max cargo transfer rate. Max transfer rate will be
10,000m^3/hr.
The LNG carrier and the FSRU are to exchange the cargo transfer plan,
including draft, trim, and stress calculations thoughout the entire
operation.
The requirement for the FSRU for the FSRU to commence loading is that the
equator profile temperature is -119C or lower. During the loading of
the FSRU, the cargo cannot pass the equator in less than 6 hours and
the equator profile temperature must remain -135C or lower.
Connection of the Liquid and Vapour Arms
Terminal operators or the FSRU operators will connect the cargo and vapour
arms to the LNG carrier and connection for the arm should be
performed from the FSRU terminal platform.
The connection process will be in coordination between the terminal operator
and the FSRUs or LNG carriers officers.
Prior to commencement of the connection of the cargo arms, the earth
connection of the ship and the facilities to equalize electrical potential
between both structures to avoid spark discharge must be checked.
The first cargo arm to be connected will be the BOG transfer line to the
FSRU and the LNG carriers vapour manifold.
Thereafter the two liquid cargo arms will be connected to the LNG carrier
liquid manifold NO. 2 and 3.
When all cargo arms are connected, it is required to purge the area between
the FSRUs ESD valve and the cargo arms Quick Connect Disconnect

(QC/DC) with N^2, until O_2 content is less than 1%. The purging
will go through a special connection which is connected to each of the
FSRUs cargo manifolds.
Upon completion of purging the area as mentioned above, a pressure and
leak test will be carries out of the manifold flange connections. N_2
will be used for this, and the flange connections will be pressurized to
approximately 6.0bar.
The pressure leak test will be carried out by means of a soap solution, and
will at the same time monitor that the pressure on the guages at the
manifolds is not decreasing.
The lines can also be purged through the vent valves at the APEX (the higher
point of each connection arm and forward to the end of the QC/DC
system of each arm).
CNG Cargo Arms Connection
The FSRU operators will connect the CNG arms shall be performed from the
terminal platform by the terminal operators at each arm control
command.
The connection process will be in coordination between the terminal operator
and the FSRUs cargo officers. Prior to commencement of the
connection of the CNG arms, the earth connection of the ship and the
facilities to equalize electrical potential between both structures to
avoid spark discharge must be checked.
When the CNG arms are connected, it is required to purge the area between
both the FSRUs ESD valve and the CNG arms QC/DC with N_2,
until O_2 content is less than 1. The purging will go through a special
connection which is connected to each of the FSRUs CNG manifolds.
Upon completion of purging the area as mentioned above, a pressure and
leak test will be carried out of the manifold flange connections.

N_2will be used for this, and the flange connections will be

pressurized to approximately 6.0bar.
The pressure leak test will be carried out by means of a soap solution, and
will at the same time monitor that the pressure on the gauges at the
manifolds is not decreasing.
The lines can also be purged through the vent valve at the APEX (the higher
point of each connection arm and forward to the end of the QC/DC
system of each arm.

8.6.4

Custody transfer measurement prior to commencement of cargo

transfer

The FSRU and the LNG carrier will carry a custody Transfer measurement (CTM)
prior to commencement of the cargo transfer.
The CTM will be carried out after completion of the

N2

purging of the cargo

arms. The LNG carrier will stop gas burning (and vapour manifold will remain
closed until completion of the CTM). The FSRU will continue CNG production as
normal when carrying out the CTM.
The FSRU and the LNG carrier will carry out the CTM simultaneously. To
agreement of when to carry out the CTM will be made over Walkie Talkies by the
FSRUs and the CNGs chief officer. The CTM will also be witnessed by the
cargo surveyors conducting the same CTM.
When the CTM is completed, an ESD test will be carried out between the FSRU,
the LNG carrier and the terminals.
8.6.5

ESD Test (warm)

An ESD test will be carried out between the FSRU and the LNG carrier. The
procedure to execute the ESD test will be agreed upon at the pre cargo transfer
meeting. This is referred to a warm ESD test, the cool down operation has not
yet begun.

All valves and equipment connected to the ESD system must be operating
properly when the ESD Systems is released. Upon completion of a successful
ESD test, the cool down operation is ready to commence.
8.6.6

Cool down liquid header and Cargo arms.

The FSRU will, prior to the arrival of the LNG carrier, cool down the liquid
header. It is expected that arriving LNG carrier has cooled down their liquid
header as will.
To cool down FSRUs cargo arms, the LNG carrier will open the manually
operated circulation valve for the liquid header and the manually operated valves
for the spray line at the manifold. The spray line valves at the manifold will be
initially open only 15% to control the flow through the FRSUs cargo arms
The vapour created in this process will be returned to LNG carrier via the cargo
vapour arm/line. When the FRSU has opened up the required valves on their side,
the LNG carrier opens the cargo manifolds ESD valves and will start one spray
pump. The flow will at the start be very slow to control the vapour created.
When the cool down operation commences, the temperature of the cargo are at
ambient temperature. This will cause the injected LNG to rapidly vaporize and be
converted into BOG.
The LNG flow is directed via the LNG carriers manifolds and through the FSRUs
cargo arms. The BOG will be returned to the LNG carrier. The cool down of the
o
cargo arms is completed when the temperature is 140 C.

8.6.7 ESD Test (Cold)

An ESD test will be carried out by the LNG carrier and the FSRU prior to
commencing cargo transfer. This time all the liquid headers and the cargo arms on
the FSRU and the liquid header on the LNG carrier will be cold
All valves an equipment connected to the ESD system must be operating properly
when the ESD system is released. Upon completion of a successful ESD test, the
cargo transfer operation is ready to commence.

8.6.8 Cargo Transfer/Loading LNG

The FSRU will be in charge of the cargo transfer due to its being the receiving and
production facility. The cargo operation will be executed in careful cooperation
with both the LNG carrier and the FSRU.
Prior to starting any cargo transfer, the pre cargo transfer meeting will have been
held between the FSRU, the terminal and the LNG carrier. This meeting will have
been held either onboard the LNG carrier of the FSRU.
The ramp up and rump down procedure, max cargo transfer rate, max manifold
pressure and tank pressure will have been agreed to at the pre cargo transfer
meeting.
Prior to arrival of the LNG carrier, the FSRU will be spraying the cargo thanks to
o

make the temperature at the equator profile - 119

C or lower. This temperature

is the reqruitment for the commencement of loading.

A normal Ramp Up will be as follows:

3
Initial rate should be 200 m /h

After ten minutes increase the rate to 500 m

3
After ten minutes increase the rate to 1,000 m /h

With five minute intervals, increase in steps of 1,000

maximum which will be 1,000 m

/h
m

/h to the

/h

During the loading of the FSRU, the cargo can not pass the equator profile in less
o
than 6 hous. The equator profile temperature must be - 135 C or lower for the

LNG to pass equator.

The FSRU and the LNG carrier will line up respectively for the cargo transfer.
When all parties have completed the cargo pipe line up and are ready for cargo
transfer, all parties will acknowledge to each other that cargo transfer can

commence. The FSRU will thereafter recheck to confirm that the LNG Carrier is
ready for cargo transfer.
The FSRU will instruct the LNG Carrier to start their first cargo pump. After the
first cargo pump is running and after a careful check of all lines and pressures at
the LNG Carrier and the FSRU, the rump up procedure can continue until agreed
cargo transfer rate is achieved.
The FSRU will simultaneously with the cargo transfer produce CNG for the
power plant. The LNG transfer rate must be adjusted accordingly in relation with
the quantity of CNG produced, in the case that the FSRU will not be able to
receive the entire cargo from the LNG carrier due to low CNG production, the
LNG transfer rate must be reduced. It is not recommended suspending the LNG
transfer, as this will require the cool down of the cargo arms and terminal
pipelines one more time
During the LNG cargo transfer a carefully check of the tank pressure must be
maintained throughout. To maintain tank pressure on the LNG carrier, the BOG
will be returned from the FSRU by gravity to the LNG carrier via the vapour
manifolds. The tank pressure on the FSRU will be approximately 160mbar higher
than the LNG carrier, hence the BOG will be returned by gravity.
8.6.9

Cargo Transfer/Loading LNG (Final Stage)

Simultaneously with the cargo transfer, eh LNG carrier and the FSRU will be
Ballasting/ De ballasting accordingly, and pre made plan has been established for
this operation
At the final stage of the LNG cargo transfer, the agreed ramp down procedures
will be executed. The FSRU will informed to the LNG carrier when to stop the
cargo pumps. This start about 1.5 hours prior to completion of the loading. This is
the most critical stage of the operation since the cargo tank level on the FSRU is
now very high and extreme caution must be taken in regards to the LNG transfer
rate and tank pressure. Upon completion of loading and the draining of the cargo
arms, a CTM will be carried out.

The ramp down or topping up procedures will be as follows with a loading rate of
10.000 m3/h and assuming the LNG carrier is discharging with 8 cargo pumps at
10.000 m3/h.
At 1119,500 m3

Request Loading Rate 7.500 m3/h (6 pumps)

At 121,400 m3

Request Loading Rate 5.000 m3/h (4 pumps)

At 123,200 m3

Request Loading Rate 2.500 m3/h (2 pumps)

At 124,000 m3

Request Loading Rate 1.250 m3/h (1 pumps)

At 125,000 m3

Request Loading Flow 800 m3/h

At 125,862 m3

Completion Loading

8.6.10 Additional spraying (during normal CNG production)

When the filling up ratio of any tank is between 20% and 50% the difference
between the temperature at the equator profile and the temperature of the liquid
gas must not exceed 20o C.
When the filling up ratio of any tank is between 6% and 20% the difference
between the temperature at the equator profile and the temperature of the liquid
gas must not exceed 35oC.
Normally the FSRU will spray twice a day to maintain the correct cold equator
profile temperature.
8.6.11 Disconnection of Cargo arms
1.

Draining

Upon completion of cargo transfer, the liquid and vapour arm will be disconnected
from the LNG carrier. The sequence will be that the liquid cargo arms will be
disconnected prior to the vapour cargo arm.
The procedure for draining will be to pressurize the cargo arm and the liquid
manifolds with N2 and the LNG will be pushed into one of the cargo tanks of the

LNG carrier via the spray branch line. The lines will be pressurised to
approximately 5 bar. The FSRU will supply the N2 via their N2 membrane
generator and storage tank.
2.

Purging

When the cargo arms and liquid manifolds are free of liquid, the methane vapour
remaining will be pushed out with N2 and back in to the cargo tanks via the spray
branch line. Purging of methane vapour is complete when the reading is 0% hydro
carbon in the lines.
Purging of the vapour line will be carried out similarly to the description for the
purging of the liquid lines.
When the hydro carbon level reading is 0%, the cargo arms can be disconnected.
The remaining LNG liquid in the FSRU branch lines will vaporise and be returned
to the cargo tanks.
8.6.12 Custody Transfer Measurement upon Completion of Cargo Transfer
Both the LNG carrier and the FSRU will carry out a CTM after completion of the
cargo transfer.
The CTM will be carried out after completion of cargo arm line draining, but
before N2 purging of the cargo arms.
The LNG carrier will stop gas burning and the vapour manifold will remain
closed until completion of the CTM. The FSRU will continue CNG production as
normal when carrying out the CTM.
The FSRU and the LNG carrier will do the CTM simultaneously. It will be agreed
on the walkie talkies by FSRUs and LNGs chief officers when to execute the
CTM. The CTM will be witnessed by the cargo surveyors.
Preservation of CNG manifold and spool piece
Assumptions

End cover (blind flange on CNG arm connection flange) is fitted.

FSRU CNG line ESD valve is open.

Spool piece blow down valve is open.

Spool piece ESD valve is open.

Preservation
1)

Line and spool piece is purged using the vessels N2 plant via the CNG line
until a dew point of -50o C and O2 content less than 1% is obtained at the
end cover of blow down valve.

2)

Close blow down valve and drains.

3)

Built up pressure in line to approx. 1.5bar.

4)

Operate spool piece CNG valve once and leave open.

5)

Close FSRU CNG line ESD valve.

6)

Pressure to be checked and logged weekly.

7)

Pressure to maintained above 0.5 bar.

8)

Actions to be recorded and reported to vessels superintendent.

9)

Clean and dry external surface of spool piece.

10)

Protect the spool piece with long-term corrosion protection.

11)

Maintain spool piece according to IOM-manual of the MLAs

12)

Check cover weekly ensuring water tightness is maintained.

Operation of TruFlo Spool piece ESD valves

1) Keep valve in the open position, in order to avoid any buildup of pressure
inside the body cavity.
2) Operate the valve once (close & open) using a manual hydraulic pump
connected to the actuator.

3) Observe any significant increase of valve stroking times or required hydraulic

pressure, which should remain less than 70 bar. Record the pressure necessary
to operate the valve.
4) In the event that the stroking times or valves operating torques are increasing
with time, requiring more hydraulic pressure than observed the vessels
superintendent shall be informed. Golar operation are to be informed as will in
the message to superintendent
5) Repeat step 2 to 4 weekly

8.6.14

N 2 purging of LNG Carriers Cargo Manifold and the FSRU Cargo

Arms prior Start up of Cargo Transfer.

Terminal operators or the FSRU operators will connect the cargo and vapour arms
to the LNG carrier and connection for the cargo arms shall be performed from the
FSRU terminal platform.
The cargo arm connection process will be in coordination between the
terminal/FSRU operators and LNG carrier officers.
Prior to commencement of the connection of the cargo arms it must be checked
that the earth connection of the ship and facilities to equalize electrical potential
between both structures to avoid spark discharge are properly connected.
The first cargo arm to be connected will be the vapour arm and thereafter the two
liquid cargo arms will be connected to two of the LNG carriers liquid manifolds.
When all cargo arms are connected to the LNG carries manifold it is required to
the purge the space between the LNG carriers ESD valve and the cargo arms QC
with

N 2 until O2 content is less than 1%.

The

N2

will be supplied from FSRUs

N2

line at the cargo arms and the

atmosphere will be purge out through the purge pipe connected at each of the
LNG carriers manifolds.
Upon completion of purging the area as mentioned above, a pressure and leak test
will be carried out of the manifold flange connections will be pressurized to 6.0
bar.
The pressure leak test will be carried out by means of a soap solution, and at the
same time will be monitor that the pressure on the gauges at the same time will be
to monitor that the pressure on the gauges at the manifolds is not decreasing.
If no bubbles are detected at the soap solution, and the pressure is not
decreasing, it means the manifold and cargo arm connection are not leaking;
hence the cool down of the cargo arms can commence.
8.6.15 The Maximum Cargo Pump Pressure of the Arriving LNG Carriers is
within the Design Pressure of the FSRU
The maximum cargo transfer pressure is 5.0bar on both the FSRU and the LNG
carriers cargo manifolds and liquids lines; hence both vessels are working from
the same parameters in regards to pressure created by the LNG carriers cargo
pumps, but the cargo line pressure is also influenced by the load valve position
onboard the FSRU; hence boot vessels must carefully monitor the manifold and
liquid header pressure.
The LNG carrier and the FSRU will monitor the manifold/line pressure
individually, and the FSRU has to instruct the LNG carrier well in advance if the
FSRU has to close any cargo tanks, and which cargo tanks are loaded.
The LNG carrier cannot start any cargo pumps unless the FSRU is informed as
well.
This produced is implemented in the operation manuals, but this is also covered
by the Ramp Down procedures to prevent high pressure in the manifolds liquid
headers or tank pressure.

8.6.16 Maximum Cargo Transfer Rate

Procedures for the maximum cargo transfer rate between the LNG carrier and the
FSRU must be established in regard to possible erosion in off loading arm causing
possible fire. Ramp up, maximum transfer rate and ramp down procedures are to
be established.
The ramp up, maximum transfer rate and ramp down procedures must be made for
each loading of FSRU.
The following is a normal procedures in regards to maximum cargo transfer rate.
It should be noted however that a specific procedure must be made for each
loading. While bearing in mind the cargo ROB (Remains Onboard) in the FSR,
tank pressure on both the vessels and the potential risk of roll over of the cargo.
1. Ramp Up
3
Loading Rate. m /h

200
500
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
Total Time for Ramp
Up.

Time
10 Min
10 Min
10 Min
10 Min
10 Min
10 Min
10 Min
05 Min
05 Min
05 Min
05 Min
05 Min
95 Min
(LNG Carrier Running All Cargo
Pumps)

2. Ramp Down
Loading rate
m

7,500 m

Time

/h
3

/h

Quantity When Rate

Reduced
118,000 m

Remarks
6 Pumps

3
5,000 m /h

3
120,500 m

4 Pumps

3
2,500 m /h

3
122,200 m

2 Pumps

3
1,250 m /h

3
123,500 m

1 Pump

3
500 m /h

3
124,000 m

Pump

at

reduced rate
Total

Time Min.

Ramp Down
Total Time For Hours
Loading

Total

Quantity 124,00

3
Transferred in m

m3 98.8%

8.7 Loading Arms

1. General
The LNG FSRU is to able to receive LNG from a standard LNG carrier, which
will berth alongside the FSRU. LNG carrier size ranging from (70.000m 3)
(77.710m3) and (216.000m3) are berthed for offloading. The LNG transfer is to be
handled by a loading system, which includes the following:

2 (two) 16 LNG loading arms complete with emergency release system

and 16 QC/DC hydraulic coupler.

1 (one) 16 vapour loading arm complete with emergency release system

and 16 QC/DC hydraulic coupler.

1 (one) self-contained hydraulic system.
1 (one) complete arm position monitoring and control system.

One of the LNG loading arms is a dual function arm (both LNG and vapour) to
increase redundancy.
Specifications
LNG Arms
Number:
2 (two)
Size:
16
Max. Flow Rate (each):
5000 m3/h
LNG Density (max):
500 kg/h
Design Temperature:
Min: -163 oC
Max: +60 oC

Design pressure:
11.5 bar
Allowable pressure losses: 1.5 bar
Vapour Arms
Number:
1 (one)
Size:
16
Max. Flow Rate:
37500 kg/h
Vapour Density:
1.4 kg/m3
Design Temperature:
Min: -163 oC
Design Pressure:

Max: +60 oC
11.5 bar

2. Additional Operating Details

Each arms is balanced when empty of product and must only be operated when
empty of product. Before starting of unflanging, (unfolding) make sure that the
arms are empty.
In case of emergency disconnection (and only in this attitude when the lower part
of the Emergency Release System (ESR) assembly is dropped on the LNG
carrier), can the arms be operated empty or full of product.
WARNING
When the arms are in free-wheelmode, they can slew under wind action in an
uncontrolled manner. The arms should not be put in free-wheel mode without
being connected or in the stored position. If an arm has moved under wind action,
the operator must return the arm to its correct position.
A continous circulation of nitrogen is required on the swivel joints when the arms
are in the stored position and when they are operated. A nitrogen control panel to
regulate the pressure and flow rate is supplied.
Pressure at the inlet flange of the arm (outlet of the nitrogen regulation control
panel) is:

Minimum : 0,1 bar

Maximum : 0.1 bar

Nitrogen flow rate in parked position (at ambient temperature and atmospheric
pressure) is:

Minimum : 0.1 m3/h

Maximum : 0.2 m3/h

Two hours before operating the arms, increase the nitrogen flow rate (at ambient
temperature and the atmospheric pressure) to:

Minimum : 0.4 m3/h

Maximum : 1.0 m3/h

When the arms is disconnected, and as soon as the ice on arms is thawed, the flow
rate can be reduced to the parked position value.
The arms can be operated either from the local or remote control unit. It is advised
to operate the arms using only the remote control unit to ensure that the operator
has better visibility.
The local control panel should be used only for main and testing operations such
as: ESD1 / ESD2 testing, control selection, supervision of different movements,
etc.
The keys used for the ESD RESET and for the ESD TEST / 0 / MAINT.
OVERRIDE must be removed from the key-operated switches located on the
local control panel during normal operations.
These keys must be kept in a restricted area and should be used only in the
following cases:

ESD TEST / 0 / MAINT. OVERRIDE key: must be kept under

maintenance manager control and be only used for the ERS emergency

disconnection testing maintenance operations.

ESD RESET key: must be kept under the chief of operations control and
be used only when the arm is back in parked and secured position after
ESD2.

3. Positioning of the LNG Carrier

In order to archieve a trouble free connection phase, the following is advised:

To position the LNG carrier in a way that the axis of the bank of arms

(spot line) is, with respect to the axis of the manifold.

To properly moor the LNG carrier so that it does not pull the arm away

from its working area limit.

Add an extra spool when the LNG carrier flange is located out of limits or
when there exists a risk that the LNG carrier flange will go out and reach
these limits. This spool must be supported to avoid the LNG carrier flange
being subjected to higher stresses than those allowed. To avoid the
unbalancing of the arm, the spool has to be installed on the LNG carrier

flange and not on the arm.

Never connect the arm to a flange with an axis parallel to the axis of the
LNG carrier. If this should happen, fit an elbow at 80 o with flanges on the

manifold (not on the arm).

Never attempt to cross the arms.

4. Actions to be taken after Connection of the Arms

The ARM SELECTION switch on the local control panel and
remote control unit must be in position 0. The lamps ARM

SELECTED must be off on the local control panel.

The PERC (Powered Emergency Release Couplers) of the
connected arms must be unlocked. The lamps ARM READY FOR

LOADING on the local control panel must be on.

The hydraulic pump must be stopped. The lamp PUMP X

RUNNING / FAULT on the Local Control Panel must be on.

The ESD TEST / 0 / MAINT. OVERRIDE key-operated switch
must be in the 0 position (the lamp MAINTENANCE

OVERRIDE ACTIVATED turned off) and the key removed.

The temporary clamps of the PERC of the connected arms must be

removed.
Check that the ERS assembly of the connected arms have been
placed in the operating position.

The key-operated switch PMS ACTIVATION OFF / ON must be

in position ON, the green LED PMS ON must be on.

The pressure switch is used only to maintain the pressure in the accumulator for
the automatic emergency disconnection.
All these conditions are to be met to make the alarm system and disconnection
sequence work properly.
Test the tightness of the coupler (under customers process, to between 1bar and
1.5bar)

5. Cool Down Procedure for the Arms

The cooling down procedure shall be defined by the chief of operation (or FSRU
manager) to assure a gradual cooling speed, with a maximum rate fo 3 oC to 4oC
per minute.
This procedure is generally constituted of three steps:
1) First step
During the first 10 minutes, the flow rate at the manifold flange shall not
exceed 20m3/h per loading arm.
2) Second step
During the next 10 minutes, the LNG flow rate is slightly and gradually
increased to reach 10% of the nominal flow rate for each connected arm.
3) Third step
The LNG flow rate is gradually increased to reach the nominal flow rate of
each connected arm in not less than 20 minutes.
6. Loss of Communication between Remote Control and Base Unit

The arm selection is permanently memorized and recorded by the PLC. In the
event that a loss of communication (e.g., battery off-loaded, remote control
failure) is detected by the PLC, the following occur:

The arm selection is lost but those previously recorded are recovered in

order to keep the arm selected.

The external audio and visual alarms turn on intermittently.
The lamp RADIO ON on the Local Control Panel flashes.

Upon loss of communication, the operator should take the following actions:
1)
2)
3)
4)

Select the arm with the ARM SELECTION switch.

Position the switch LOCAL / RADIO on LOCAL position.
Reset the push button alarm ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE.
Immediately notify the maintenance department of the FSRU.

7. Disconnecting the Arm

Prior to starting the draining sequence, the products pump must be turned off and
there must not be any pressure in the product piping.
1) As soon as pumping is finished, start the purging sequence (under,
customer process) of the arm by flushing the product using the 1 nitrogen
purging line at the apex (Style 40).
- Product contained in the outboard arm (Style 80) is pushed to the LNG

carrier tank.
Product located in the inboard arm and the base riser is pushed towards

the FSRU lines.

Style 40 : the inboard arm is a pipe carrying the product between the riser
and the outboard arm. The swivel joint connecting the outboard arm to the

inboard arm is called Style 40.

Style 80 : the swivel joint assembly called Style 80 aims at connecting the
arm assembly to the LNG carrier. It is composed of three rotations
(swivels No. 4, 5 & 6) that allow the arms to follow freely the LNG carrier

movements.
2) When the draining of the arms is completed, stop the nitrogen injection at
the apex.

As soon as the arms are empty and the ice on them has thawed:
3) Take the remote control unit out of the Local Control Panel and bring it
aboard.
4) Start the Hydraulic Power Unit.
5) Retract the mechanical jack
6) Close the PERC locking valve. The lamps ARM READY FOR
LOADING turn off on the Local Control Panel.
7) For safety pupose, remove the PERC axis. (Routine testing of the PERC
hydraulic cylinder should be carried out).
8) Position the key-operated switch PMS ACTIVATION OFF / ON in the
position OFF and remove the key. The LED PMS ON turns off on the
display.
9) Select the first arm to be disconnected.