A need exists for a method for offshore transfer of fluid that can form a hydrocarbon vapor, while maintaining a stable distance between a fixed or floating vessel and a transport ship safely without creating emissions to the environment.
A need exists for a method that can be used to dynamically react to environmental conditions, such as wind and waves, to extend and retract a jib to maintain a stable distance between a fixed or floating vessel and the transport ship while offloading.
A need exists for a method for maintaining a nominal distance between the fixed or floating vessel and the transport ship, and providing a quick release and emergency disconnect without spilling any of the fluid into the sea when the jib has extended to a maximum extension or retracted to a minimum retraction.
A further need exists for a method that can safely transport personnel and equipment while floating in rough seas, while offloading a fluid that forms a hydrocarbon vapor, and while maintaining a transport ship at a nominal distance adjustably from the fixed or floating vessel.
The present embodiments meet these needs.
The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to the listed Figures.