Retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9580153
APP PUB NO 20160362163A1
SERIAL NO

15117832

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An apparatus, system and method for a retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers are described herein. A retractable liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo transfer system comprises a marine vessel, an LNG cargo transfer bow manifold moveably attached to a main deck of the marl He vessel, wherein the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is slideable between a forward position proximate a bow of the marine vessel, and an aft position aft of the bow, the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold elevationally coupled to the main deck by a retractable support member, wherein the retractable support member is moveable between an extended position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is raised above the main deck, and a retracted position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold rests on one of the main deck, below the main deck or a combination thereof.

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EXCELERATE ENERGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP1450 LAKE ROBBINS DR SUITE 200 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lane, Mark K Key Largo, US 7 20

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