Published: 2019
Author: Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
This publication is a guide to all aspects of marine loading arm (MLA) design, construction and specification. It covers topics such as:
- Different types of MLA and their typical features
- the specification, design and build process
- protection and safety systems
- hydraulic and electrical control systems
- the inspection, testing and commissioning of MLAs.
A glossary defining the terms used throughout the MLA design and construction process is included, as is a bibliography of relevant standards.
With the publication of this edition, Design and Construction Specification for Marine Loading Arms, Third Edition has been superseded and removed from distribution.
Table of Contents
Purpose and scope
Contents
Glossary
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Note on metric/imperial conversion
Section One: Introduction
Section Two: Overview of Marine Loading Arms and their features
Section Three: Specification, design and build process
Section Four: Design
Section Five: Marine Loading Arm protection and safety systems
Section Six: Hydraulic and electrical control systems
Section Seven: Quality assurance and control
Section Eight: Prototype manufacturing and acceptance tests
Section Nine: Manuals
Section Ten: Specialist Marine Loading Arms
Appendix: Specification tables for Marine Loading Arms
Table A1 Arm design details
Table A2 Product information and operational conditions
Table A3 Environmental data
Table A4 Ship and manifold details
Table A5 Ship motions
Table A6 Jetty design
Table A7 Berth electrical supply and safety
Table A8 Additional relevant information
Table B Marine Loading Arm options
Table C Required documents
