Floating Systems

SOFEC, Inc. is a leader in the development and supply of Single-Point Mooring (SPM) systems, and is engaged in research involving new and improved tanker mooring systems and associated components.  Projects range from preliminary design studies to major engineering, fabrication, and procurement projects that include installation and commission.

Projects supplied by SOFEC include marine terminals for product import / export and turret and spread moorings for tanker based floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO / FSO) systems installed in water depths ranging from 30 feet to 5,000 ft.

SOFEC, Inc. (previously FMC Technologies Floating Systems Inc.) became part of the MODEC Group on January 1, 2007.

MODEC and SOFEC have enjoyed a 26-year relationship and look forward to future growth.

Products and Services

  • Floating production systems for FSOs and FPSOs including:
  • Permanent and disconnectable internal turret moorings
  • External turret moorings
  • Spread moorings
  • Marine import/export terminals (CALM and SALM buoys)
  • Riser systems
  • Swivel systems
  • Control and service buoys
  • LNG transfer systems
  • KIT (Keel Integrated Transfer) systems

Quality, Health, Safety, Environment

  • ISO-9001 certified quality systems
  • Designed and executed in accordance with international quality standards
  • Committed to protecting the health and safety of employees as well as the environment

Global Experience

  • Wide range of world class projects, completed on time and on budget
  • Systems in operation in most major oil and gas producing areas of the world
  • Extensive project management experience, including design, fabrication, integration, installation and commissioning
  • Unsurpassed commitment to customer service
Focus Area
LNG Re-Gasification Floating Offshore Facility
LNG Re-Gasification Floating Offshore Facility - The SOFEC® Floating LNG Re-Gasification Facility proposed by SOFEC is a proprietary concept for a weathervaning column-stabilized platform with a mooring system and marine thrusters for heading control.
LNG Offloading Systems
LNG Offloading Systems - SOFEC and FMC Technologies have combined two industry proven technologies to create the safest and most reliable tandem LNG loading/offloading system available to the offshore industry.