Hull conversion of existing vessels for tank integration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8671863
APP PUB NO 20110192339A1
SERIAL NO

13123433

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The present disclosure relates to hull conversion of existing vessel for tank integration to allow storage of multiple hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon products onboard the existing vessel. In a converted vessel, a first liquefied hydrocarbon fluid may be stored in an added independent tank, while a second hydrocarbon fluid or a non-hydrocarbon fluid may be stored in an un-converted carge tank, which can be any one of a centre cargo tank, a port side tank or a starboard side tank.

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KEPPEL OFFSHORE & MARINE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE PTE LTDSINGAPORE SINGAPORE CITY SINGAPORE CITY SINGAPORE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Yun Shui Singapore, SG 2 22
Chong, Wen Sin Singapore, SG 11 118

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