Marine Floating Hoses

Andy Marine's floating oil hose is designed for offshore oil discharge. It is a self-floating hose that transfers crude oil and petroleum products from offshore vessels and mooring systems. The floating oil hose is suitable for most media, such as oil (up to 55 percent aromatic content), NG, LPG, water, brine, etc.

Marine floating hoses are designed and produced in full compliance with OCIMF standards. Our marine floating oil hoses are manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 quality standards.

1. Marine Floating Hoses Product Features

• Individual closed-cell foam flotation casing to prevent water absorption.

• The CR outer layer has the advantage of being resistant to abrasion, UV rays, aging, and corrosive environments.

• Customized coupling accessories available.

• Minimum reserve buoyancy: 20% or according to customer requirements.

• Electrical continuity: Electrical continuity is continuous or intermittent according to the customer’s specifications.

• Single carcass and double carcass.

• Rated working pressure: 15Bar, 19Bar, 21Bar optional.

• Safety Factor: 5:1.

2. Marine Floating Hoses Construction

Single Carcass Marine Floating Hose

Double Carcass Marine Floating Hose

3. Marine Floating Hoses Production Process

4. Marine Floating Hoses Types

Mainline Full Floating Hoses

This hose is the main pipeline of an offshore oil transfer system. It typically features a double-hull construction and a foam buoyancy layer. Its minimum residual buoyancy is at least 20%. It can be used in mooring systems such as CALM (Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring) and CBM (Conventional Buoy Mooring).

One-End Reinforced Half Floating Hose

This hose has an additional reinforcement layer at one end. Its structure is somewhere between floating and submerged hoses. It is typically used as a transition between a fully floating mainline hose and a submerged hose.

Tanker Rail Full Dumbbell Floating Hose

It is called a dumbbell hose because of its dumbbell-like shape. It is typically suspended from the side of a tanker (railing). It can move freely with the tanker’s movement. It is directly connected to the tanker’s oil transfer manifold and is therefore referred to as the “joint” between the tanker and the offshore floating hose system.

Reducer Full Floating Hose

A reducer hose can connect two hoses of different diameters, such as between a device connector and a main hose. Therefore, it is also called a “reducer.” It is used in piping systems where pipe diameters need to change, achieving a transition between pipes.

Tail Full Floating Hose

The tail pipe is the last section of the hose connected to the buoy. It is highly flexible and can accommodate the buoy’s movement. It can be used as the initial connection section between a single-point mooring buoy and an underwater hose.

5. Marine Floating Hoses Product Size

*Other sizes can be customized according to requirements.

6. Application of Our Marine Floating Hoses

• Fuel Transfer: Marine floating hoses are commonly used to transfer fuel between ships, barges, and storage tanks. Their flexible design and buoyancy allow safe handling on water, reducing spillage risks and ensuring reliable fuel delivery in marine operations.

• Water Transfer: These hoses facilitate the movement of potable or non-potable water in marine environments. They float on water, preventing drag, ensuring smooth flow, and supporting efficient water distribution for vessels, docks, or offshore installations.

• Chemical Transfer: Marine floating hoses are suitable for moving various chemicals safely. Their construction resists corrosion and chemical damage, allowing secure, leak-free transfer in ports, offshore facilities, or shipboard systems.

• Offshore Operations: Used in offshore platforms and oil rigs, floating hoses provide reliable fluid handling for drilling, fueling, and maintenance tasks. Their buoyant design simplifies deployment and prevents damage during water-based operations.

• Port Applications: Marine floating hoses support liquid handling in docks and harbors, including loading and unloading vessels. Their durability and flexible design ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation under challenging marine conditions.