FPSO FLUMINENSE

• Latitude: -22.6517
• Longitude: -40.4283
• East Coast South America
• Offshore Terminal in Bahamas

Location: Bahamas

The FPSO Fluminense is a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit, typically used in offshore oil and gas production. While the precise details can vary depending on updates and refurbishments, the general description and specifications of the FPSO Fluminense are as follows:

Description

• Type: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Unit
• Location: Deployed in the Campos Basin, Brazil (not in the Bahamas; the FPSO Fluminense is associated with activities offshore Brazil)
• Use: Employed primarily in the offshore oil and gas industry for the extraction, processing, storage, and offloading of oil and gas from underwater reservoirs.

Specifications

• Design & Construction:

  • Hull Type: Ship-shaped, converted tanker
  • Length Overall (LOA): Typical length is around 330 meters (1,083 feet)
  • Breadth (Width): Approximately 58 meters (190 feet)
  • Depth: Approximately 25 meters (82 feet)
  • Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): Ranges around 254,000 tons

• Production Capacity:

  • Oil Production: Capable of processing around 100,000 barrels of oil per day
  • Gas Production: Facilitates the handling of associated natural gas, typically around 1 million cubic meters per day

• Storage Capacity:

  • Oil Storage: Approximately 1.3 million barrels of crude oil

• Marine Systems:

  • Mooring System: Spread mooring with multiple anchor points to withstand harsh offshore conditions
  • Offloading System: Offtakes oil via tandem offloading to shuttle tankers

• Topside Facilities:

  • Processing Equipment: Includes separation units, gas processing units, water treatment facilities, compression modules, and sometimes enhanced oil recovery (EOR) systems.
  • Utilities: Power generation, heating, and cooling systems
  • Safety Systems: Advanced fire and gas detection systems, emergency shutdown systems, lifeboats, and life rafts

• Living Quarters:

  • Accommodation Capacity: Can house up to 100 personnel, including crew and engineers
  • Facilities: Include cabins, mess rooms, recreational areas, medical facilities, and helideck for personnel transport

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Typically adheres to international maritime standards including IMO regulations and classification society requirements (e.g., coming under ABS, DNV-GL)

Operational Aspects

• Deployment: Suited for deepwater operations, typically anchored in depths of up to 1,400 meters (4,593 feet)
• Operating Life: Designed for an operational life of about 20-25 years, with regular maintenance and upgrades as required

Ownership and Management

• Owner/Operator: Managed and operated by a leading offshore services company (e.g., Modec International) on behalf of oil and gas companies such as Petrobras.

Note: These specifications provide a general overview and are subject to change based on recent modifications, refurbishment, or operational requirements. It is always prudent to consult the current technical documentation provided by the operator or the owning company for the most accurate and up-to-date information.