APL Norway Offshore Loading System currently operating in the UK North Sea
Designed by APL Norway and installed in 2016, the system has a proven operational history and is expected to become available following field cessation between Q3 2027 and Q4 2028.
Key Benefits
· Proven North Sea operational history
· Full engineering documentation
· Inspection and maintenance history
· DNV-verifiable documentation
· Suitable for future redeployment
· Technical data package available under NDA
Included Equipment
· Subsurface buoy
· Catenary riser system
· Gooseneck assembly
· Hose End Valve (HEV)
· Acoustic transponders
Associated loading equipment
Technical Snapshot
| Item | Description |
| Designer | APL Norway |
| Installed | 2016 |
| Current Status | Installed offshore and operational |
| Sale Basis | In Situ |
| Availability | Q3 2027 – Q4 2028 |
| Recovery | Purchaser responsible for offshore uplift |
| Transport | Purchaser responsibility |
| Documentation | Full engineering package available |
Operational History
· 2016 – Installed and commissioned.
· 2021 – Messenger line, HEV, hose assemblies and transponders replaced.
· 2021–2027 – Continued North Sea service with documented maintenance.
· Q3 2027–Q4 2028 – Expected release following field cessation.
