Offspring International

– Strength and Depth

Established over 25 years ago, OIL provides high quality single point and conventional
buoy mooring and offloading systems, hoses, breakaway couplings, pressure surge
protection and navigational buoy moorings.

Offspring International is a dedicated team of mooring Through international agent agreements with leading hose
professionals; bringing together over 150 years combined manufacturer EMSTEC GmbH, and emergency disconnect systems
experience in the design, supply and deployment of specialist MIB Italiana, Offspring also supplies a range of EMSTEC
offshore mooring systems. We are an active member of offloading hoses and the innovative MIBreak marine breakaway
the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), coupling. In keeping with tanker loading Best Practice, OIL has
contributing our knowledge and experience to Single Point developed the Oiltech Surge Protector, designed to eliminate the
Mooring and CBM Best Practice. risk and disruption of pressure surges damaging the offloading
buoy and supporting pipeline infrastructure.
Offspring International combines in-depth technical
and practical experience with industry-leading mooring Based in Dudley near Birmingham, UK, and with a branch office in
systems and products. As the exclusive worldwide agent for Laguna Hills, California, USA, OIL has a worldwide customer base
Lankhorst Ropes Offshore Division, Royal Lankhorst Euronete together with a comprehensive international network of agents.
Group, part of the Wireco WorldGroup, OIL offers a full range
For all your offshore mooring requirements, Offspring International
of Single Point Mooring (SPM) products manufactured
has the experience and know-how to design, supply and install
and supplied in strict accordance with the OCIMF 2000
offshore mooring systems that are fully optimised and compliant
“Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers”.
with industry standards and best working practice.

For more information on Offspring International contact us at:

mail@offspringinternational.com www.offspringinternational.com

UK USA
Unit 8 26941 Cabot Road
Castle Court 2 Suite 105
Castlegate Way Laguna Hills
Dudley CA 92653
West Midlands Tel. +1 949 916 8282
DY1 4RH Fax. +1 949 916 8383
Tel. +44 (0)1384 453880
Fax. +44 (0)1384 453888

www.offspringinternational.com Conventional Buoy Mooring Systems

High integrity, cost effective tanker loading / offloading BUOY CONTROL SYSTEMS TELEMETRY AND CONTROL
Each CBM buoy is fitted with a power system, navigation aid, hook Each buoy features a controller to receive inputs and create data
As a leading supplier of Single Point Mooring systems, Offspring International (OIL) has an unrivalled release system, instrumentation / telemetry, tanker equipment and messages for transmission over the telemetry link and receive
knowledge of offshore terminal loading and offloading. Since installing its first Conventional Buoy shore equipment. Power for the equipment on the buoys is provided commands from the telemetry system.
Mooring (CBM) over 10 years ago, OIL has systematically developed its product range to include from solar-powered batteries to provide autonomous 24 hour
The tanker is the primary point for monitoring and control of
operation, and with sufficient capacity for multiple hook operations
submarine hoses, and state-of-the-art telemetry and monitoring systems. and prolonged periods of poor weather.
the buoys. The telemetry and control system is a carry-on unit
that displays all buoy parameters plus individual and global
Conventional Buoy / Multi Buoy Mooring is the ideal mooring system where there are limited quay The buoys feature 10 nautical mile LED navigation light, and a radar release of the hooks. It consists of a battery powered transceiver
facilities, infrequent loading / offloading operations, and as an alternative to single point mooring. reflector to enhance the ‘visibility’ of the buoy to nearby shipping. In unit located on the bridge wing to allow clear reception from all
addition, each buoy is fitted with a GPS receiver to provide accurate buoys and to shore. This will transmit via WiFi to an iPad running
It comprises multiple buoys to moor the tanker securely and prevent weathervaning. A submarine telemetry timing; as well as buoy positioning. a customised application, allowing the Mooring Master free
hose attached to the terminal’s PLEM (Pipeline End Manifold) is recovered from the seabed and movement around the bridge.
connected to the midship manifold to begin loading / offloading operations.

OILTECH IPAD APP

03

MOORING SYSTEM
The CBM mooring system comprises typically four steel mooring buoys.
The exact configuration will depend on water depth, field requirements 01 02
and environmental conditions. Each buoy is moored to the seabed with OILTECH SURGE PROTECTOR
a single pendant chain to the bottom of the buoy. A secondary anchor
The Oiltech Surge Protector reduces the risk of loading
is also included to prevent the primary anchor from being dislodged by
pressure surges to crew, environment, hoses and pipelines.
adverse weather conditions.
It provides a rapid response to surge events – less than 2
Each buoy has a chain hawser assembly through the centre of the buoy seconds – for conventional and multi-buoy moorings (MBM).
unit, terminating in a chainstopper on the tanker deck. It also includes a
By monitoring pressure at the tanker’s camlocks, the
quick release hook fitted with a sensor to indicate whether it is locked or
portable, self-contained Manifold Pressure Monitoring
open; this is monitored by the telemetry system.
System (MPMS) transmits encrypted telemetry from the
pressure sensor unit to a terminal-based control station
05 connected to the pumping station. Once pressure exceeds
06
a pre-set threshold, the Oiltech system will automatically
shut down loading operations.

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01 CBM – Conventional Buoy Mooring 04 Clump weight

02 Offloading Hose 05 Anchor

03 Mooring line 06 PLEM – Pipeline end manifold

Offspring International
– Strength and Depth
Established over 25 years ago, OIL provides high quality single point and conventional
buoy mooring and offloading systems, hoses, breakaway couplings, pressure surge
protection and navigational buoy moorings.

Offspring International is a dedicated team of mooring Through international agent agreements with leading hose
professionals; bringing together over 150 years combined manufacturer EMSTEC GmbH, and emergency disconnect systems
experience in the design, supply and deployment of specialist MIB Italiana, Offspring also supplies a range of EMSTEC
offshore mooring systems. We are an active member of offloading hoses and the innovative MIBreak marine breakaway
the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), coupling. In keeping with tanker loading Best Practice, OIL has
contributing our knowledge and experience to Single Point developed the Oiltech Surge Protector, designed to eliminate the
Mooring and CBM Best Practice. risk and disruption of pressure surges damaging the offloading
buoy and supporting pipeline infrastructure.
Offspring International combines in-depth technical
and practical experience with industry-leading mooring Based in Dudley near Birmingham, UK, and with a branch office in
systems and products. As the exclusive worldwide agent for Laguna Hills, California, USA, OIL has a worldwide customer base
Lankhorst Ropes Offshore Division, Royal Lankhorst Euronete together with a comprehensive international network of agents.
Group, part of the Wireco WorldGroup, OIL offers a full range
For all your offshore mooring requirements, Offspring International
of Single Point Mooring (SPM) products manufactured
has the experience and know-how to design, supply and install
and supplied in strict accordance with the OCIMF 2000
offshore mooring systems that are fully optimised and compliant
“Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers”.
with industry standards and best working practice.

For more information on Offspring International contact us at:

mail@offspringinternational.com www.offspringinternational.com

UK USA
Unit 8 26941 Cabot Road
Castle Court 2 Suite 105
Castlegate Way Laguna Hills
Dudley CA 92653
West Midlands Tel. +1 949 916 8282
DY1 4RH Fax. +1 949 916 8383
Tel. +44 (0)1384 453880
Fax. +44 (0)1384 453888

www.offspringinternational.com Conventional Buoy Mooring Systems