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Safer FSO External Turret

SOFEC developed, designed and constructed a turret-type SPM system for a 409,000 dwt tanker that serves as an FSO terminal for crude oil. Installed in March 1988, it is the largest FSO system in the world and is still currently operating.

This SOFEC external turret mooring system is ABS classed.

General Description

Location: Saleef Field, Yemen
Client Name: Yemen Hunt Oil Company
Contract Award: August 1986
Installation Date:    March 1988
First Oil: Unavailable
Vessel Type: Converted FSO
Vessel Size: 409,000 dwt
Storage Capacity: 3,100,000 bbls
Water Depth: 38m / 122ft
Fabrication: Turret - Japan
Vessel - Japan
Region: Middle East / India
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