Tanker Berthing Aid System (TBAS)
The RUP Tanker Berthing Aid System (TBAS) is a state-of-the-art positioning and motion monitoring solution for Tanker/FPSO offloading operations, supporting critical stages in the approach, hook-up, and disconnection. Built upon the robust RUPDB software suite and leveraging high-precision GNSS and MRU technologies, TBAS offers real-time position and orientation data to ensure safe, efficient berthing.
System Overview
The RUP TBAS is an integrated solution comprising:
- RUP Tanker Pod: A portable GNSS-based positioning unit with dual-antenna and motion-sensing capabilities.
- TBAS Display Software: A versatile data processing and display interface for situational awareness, monitoring vessel motions, and environmental data in real-time.
The system’s components communicate via UHF Mesh Radio or 4G LTE, providing flexibility and high reliability in any orientation or approach angle.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Accuracy Positioning: The dual-antenna GNSS receiver, coupled with a Motion Reference Unit, provides precise positioning and orientation, meeting rigorous berthing standards.
- User Interface Display: An Ex-rated tablet allows operators to monitor critical data and system alerts seamlessly from any location on the tanker, even in challenging offshore conditions.
- Alarm Monitoring and Alerts: The TBAS Tanker Pod supports advanced alarms such as Out of Approach Sector, Hawser Tension, and System Integrity Loss, safeguarding both personnel and equipment.
- Seamless Communication: Designed with UHF Mesh Radio, the system ensures robust communication even in variable tanker orientations, while 4G LTE offers optional direct connection with FPSO systems.
- Data Logging and Replay: The TBAS Server records detailed data, supporting historic replay of vessel motions for post-incident analysis or training.
Component Specifications
- Tanker Pod: Encased in an IP67-rated transit case, featuring:
- Dual-Antenna GNSS Receiver
- 6-axis Motion Reference Unit
- WiFi Hotspot and 4G LTE
- 48-hour battery runtime
- Alarm and status indicators
- Manual alarm override button
- Display Software:
- User-friendly interface with vessel and environmental displays
- Integration with ICSS telemetry, AIS, and hawser tension data
- Historic snail trail and ghost vessel motion displays
- Support for Windows and Linux systems, enabling deployment across various devices from desktops to handheld tablets
- High-resolution data logging for playback
Applications
The RUP Tanker Berthing Aid System has been engineered to enhance the safety and efficiency of Tanker/FPSO berthing and offloading operations, aiding operators and Masters through each phase of the approach. It offers a high level of situational awareness, helping minimise the risks associated with the dynamic environment of offshore offloading.
Get in Touch
For more information on how the RUP TBAS can support your berthing operations, please contact us for a consultation or a product demo.