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An FPSO is a Floating Production Storage
and Offloading vessel
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A ship either purpose built or converted
from an oil tanker
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Typically around 300m long
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Moored in offshore locations where they
perform the same functions as offshore
production platforms
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Well suited to deep water applications and
early production systems
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Currently there are approximately 200
FPSOs operating worldwide
FPSO Aseng en route to Equitorial Guinea
What is an FPSO?
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Neil Wakeling, August 2014