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Hose End Valve (North Sea Valve)

Model HEV / NS / OHTP

Self-closing hose end valve connecting FPSO offloading hose strings to shuttle tanker couplers; ABS certified and DNV design approved, 100+ in service.

Description

The Hose End Valve (HEV), also called the North Sea Valve or Outboard Hose Termination Piece, connects the FPSO offloading hose string to the coupler on board the receiving shuttle tanker. It is self-closing and fails safe, closing during an emergency release to prevent spillage. More than 100 HEVs have been supplied and are operational worldwide.

Key features

  • Designed, manufactured and tested to Petrobras specification I-ET3010.00-1359-220-PY5-001 and API 6D
  • ABS certified (21-2095378-PDA) and DNV design approved
  • Compatible and interchangeable with shuttle tankers fitted with standard bow loading systems

Specifications

StandardsPetrobras I-ET3010.00-1359-220-PY5-001, API 6D
ApprovalsABS certified 21-2095378-PDA, DNV design approved

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