Fluid Link Fluid Transfer Solution

CDMs Proprietary Solution Patent Pending

Fluid Link is the cost-effective solution for ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship transfer of gaseous
and liquid fluids, especially useful for areas without access to deep-water. The implementation
doesn't require excessive construction works on the shoreline and/or dredging or any
modification of existing ships. Fluid Link is bringing marine fluid transfer operation to
locations previously deemed impossible due to technical, environmental or financial
constraints.

In Pictures:

Compare Fluid Link with conventional solution.

Fluid Link:

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In a nutshell, the unit is modified barge with the set of loading arms or hose reels or hose towers
on end towards the oil/gas tanker and the equal amount of hose reels on shore side. Once
tanker is securely moored by the conventional multi-buoy system, barge approach tanker and
connect tanker manifold with hoses by tanker's hose handling crane. upon successful
connection, the barge is slightly moved away from the tanker and transfer program can start.
To shore tanks system is connected by floating hoses or floating pipes. Generally, we do not
recommend the use of submerged piping and hoses due to environmental and budgetary
considerations.

Fluid Link in working position:

Barge can be of self-propelled type for easy movements from idle position to connect position
to working position and back or of non-propelled type, where for movement can be used either
support vessel, which is already used for tanker berthing, or barge can use it's own anchoring
system.

In a case of long lines between barge and shore storage facility, the barge can accommodate
booster station and other necessary systems, like additional heating of the cargo or BOG-
liquefaction unit.

Fluid Link can be used for transfer of clean and black liquid and gaseous fluids.

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Benefits of the Fluid Link:

1. Significantly reduced and predictable CAPEX comparing to conventional solution

we estimate that Fluid Link is 60-75 % cheaper than conventional solution;
2. Significantly reduced construction time, comparing to conventional solution. We
estimate construction period of 6-12 months, depending on the size of the unit and
equipment availability;
3. Fluid Link is scalable - can be scaled up or down to suit requirements;
4. Fluid Link is mobile - can be relocated or sold;
5. As dredging and shore construction work are not required, system is environmentally
friendly;
6. Fluid Link is safe - there is no permanent contact between barge and tanker during
operation. All safety systems are located on the barge;
7. Fluid Link is constructed and commissioned in the Shipyard, in controlled
environment and by skilled labor.

Fluid Link is designed to suit the wide variety of the ships by implementing latest OCIMF,
SIGTTO and Classification Society rules, as well as EN1473/1474 and national standards, as
applicable.

Fluid Link Data Sheet Concept Design Marine Pte. Ltd.

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