The intention to export crude oil from an offshore loading terminal at Varandey to a transshipment (FSO) location in or near Northern Russia / Norway has required putting together a transportation system which utilizes a somewhat unconventional concept of shipping operations in the Russian Arctic; an innovative approach to the tanker design; and the most advanced technology available to date. The paper describes the design basis and approach used to develop the tanker concept as a key element of the Varandey crude oil transportation system. These include the environmental and performance requirements as well as icebreaking operations concept and assumptions.
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