ICE Marine Design 2.4 M Bbl Generic FPSO Hull (G-2400-SM)

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Based on experience from more than 40 FSO and FPSO projects, ICE has designed a robust hull readily adaptable as a platform for high-capacity, deep-water O&G production.

Key features of the new G-2400-SM are:

• Suitable for a range of topside configurations up to 40,000 tons and storage of 2.4 million barrels of oil,

• Well-balanced hydrodynamic and motion characteristics for harsh metocean conditions,

• Symmetrical hull form, allowing either end to be positioned towards the prevailing weather,

• Double hull including double bottom,

• Spacious deck area thanks to a fully rectangular main deck,

• Spread mooring, optionally adaptable to internal or external turret or tower yoke mooring solutions,

• Energy efficient accommodation for up to 200 persons,

• Minimum 25-year design service life without dry-docking,

• Reduced risk and short lead time thanks to a mature design developed by an experienced designer with substantial capacity,

• Conventional shipyard technology; the hull may be assembled from joinable hull modules built in more than one yard.

Focus on Sustainability



Low emission and high energy efficiency due to integration of systems such as:

• HC gas blanketing,

• VOC recovery,

• CO2 capture (optional),

• Waste heat recovery,

• Fuel management,

• Hybrid power and storage (optional),

• HVAC energy recovery,

• Integrated wet and dry waste treatment,

• Other systems as specified by the Operator or Company.

In December 2019, ICE was awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its G-1600-SM/W generic floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) hull design. The AIP means that experts at ABS’ world headquarter in Houston have reviewed critical plans and calculations of the vessel and have found that they comply with the applicable rules and regulations and good practise.

The G-1600-SM/W it is a further development of ICE’s earlier FPSO hull design that won the approval in principle from DNV-GL and was selected by Brazilian clients.

Key features of the new G-1600-SM/W are:

• Simple hull-shape, with double sides, single bottom and a rounded bow to minimize slamming. Favourable motion characteristics.

• Economical to build using conventional shipyard technology, including to be assembled from hull blocks built in more than one yard, to shorten construction time.

• The basic version is designed for a variety of topside configurations weighing up to 30,000 tons capable of up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day production rate.

• Storage capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil available for offloading, with an offloading capacity of one million bopd.

• Design extendable to accommodate topside configurations up to 40,000 tons and a storage capacity of 2.4 million barrels of oil.

• Spread mooring system with risers on the side; a turret moored version is optional.

• Mature Basic Design, ready for Class approval and Detail Design to incorporate project-specific equipment and solutions.

ICE will license the G-1600-SM/W design “as is” and will, as required, assist with adaptation to special metocean conditions, topside configuration, Class and flag requirements and customer preferences.