A control system for a suspension system of a multi-hulled vessel, the vessel including a chassis portion, at least two hulls moveable relative to the chassis portion. The suspension system of the vessel provides support of at least a portion of the chassis above the at least two hulls, and includes adjustable supports and at least one motor to enable adjustment of a support force and/or displacement of the adjustable supports. The control system includes a fender friction force input for receiving at least one signal indicative of a friction force on a fender portion between a fixed or floating object and the vessel chassis portion, and in response to the fender friction force input, the control system is to adjust the support force and/or displacement between the chassis portion and the at least two hulls to reduce or minimize the friction force on the fender portion.

An offshore transfer system includes an arm construction with a primary measurement system to measure and compensate for relative movement of an element relative to an external reference when the element is supported by the arm tip, as well as a secondary measurement system to measure and compensate for relative movement of the arm tip relative to the element when the element is put down and no longer supported by the arm tip.

An offshore transfer system includes an arm construction with a primary measurement system to measure and compensate for relative movement of an element relative to an external reference when the element is supported by the arm tip, as well as a secondary measurement system to measure and compensate for relative movement of the arm tip relative to the element when the element is put down and no longer supported by the arm tip.

An assembly includes an object with a vertical height of at least 30 metres placed on a bearing frame and a motion compensation platform including a base attached to a vessel. The platform includes an x-y actuator system for rotating the bearing frame with respect to the base about an x-axis and a y-axis, a sensor system configured to detect an x-axis rotating movement, and a y-axis rotating movement, and to generate a corresponding sensor signal, as well as an x-y control system configured to adjust the position of the bearing frame with respect to the base, depending on the sensor signal. The bearing frame is supported at a vertical distance above the base by means of a three-point support having a hinged, fixed first support and hinged second and third supports which are telescopic in the longitudinal direction of the z-axis.

A multidirectional turret loading system for loading/unloading of fluid between an offshore installation and a vessel is provided, comprising a winch for pulling a messenger line, a messenger line guide roller system, and a turret positioned on the bow, on the sides or aft on the vessel with a mainly vertical rotational axis. The turret comprises a turret frame with a hose access opening and a messenger line access opening. The turret further comprises a bearing arrangement for rotation of the turret, a coupling manifold mounted near the hose access opening, a crude line turret swivel mounted in the center of the turret connecting the coupling manifold to a crude line of the vessel and at least one motor for rotating the turret.

A multidirectional turret loading system for loading/unloading of fluid between an offshore installation and a vessel is provided, comprising a winch for pulling a messenger line, a messenger line guide roller system, and a turret positioned on the bow, on the sides or aft on the vessel with a mainly vertical rotational axis. The turret comprises a turret frame with a hose access opening and a messenger line access opening. The turret further comprises a bearing arrangement for rotation of the turret, a coupling manifold mounted near the hose access opening, a crude line turret swivel mounted in the center of the turret connecting the coupling manifold to a crude line of the vessel and at least one motor for rotating the turret.

Marine fender (1) for engaging an offshore structure (10) during a transfer operation. The fender (1) comprises a mount (3) for fixing the fender (1) to a vessel (5). An engagement part (2) engages with an opposing surface (11) of the offshore structure (10) when the vessel (5) and opposing surface are forced together such that interface friction resists movement of the engagement part (1) over the opposing surface (11). A coupling (4) is provided connecting the engagement part (2) to the mount (3), wherein the coupling (4) comprises a regulating part for regulating the velocity of movement of the engagement part (2) over the opposing surface (11).

An autonomous loading/unloading system and method for transferring material includes: a buoy for releasing onto water; a messenger line coupled to the buoy for being pulled; a carrier line loop coupled to the messenger line for being pulled, where a payload is coupled to the carrier loop for transferring the material to or from an unmanned ship; a fetch/release platform to fetch or release the payload from or onto the water; a loading/unloading dock for the payload; a plurality of line guides for guiding the carrier loop; and a platform-to-payload interconnect for autonomous loading or unloading of the material from/to the payload.

An autonomous loading/unloading system and method for transferring material includes: a buoy for releasing onto water; a messenger line coupled to the buoy for being pulled; a carrier line loop coupled to the messenger line for being pulled, where a payload is coupled to the carrier loop for transferring the material to or from an unmanned ship; a fetch/release platform to fetch or release the payload from or onto the water; a loading/unloading dock for the payload; a plurality of line guides for guiding the carrier loop; and a platform-to-payload interconnect for autonomous loading or unloading of the material from/to the payload.

A method and device to balance a tiltable arm comprising a free extremity and having a pivot point on a mounting structure which is supported by a floating object, by providing the arm with suspension and/or support means for controlling the arm's inclination with respect to the horizon, and by providing said suspension and/or support means with at least one spring, wherein the spring connects to the arm and to said mounting structure, and embodying the spring as a passive spring which is arranged to balance the arm so as to stabilize a position of a free extremity of the arm during movements of the floating object.