Offshore Gravity Based Structure (GBS) terminals

What are gravity based terminals?

Environmental, safety and security factors have driven the use of gravity based structures (GBS) at a near offshore location for importing liquefied natural gas. This is perceived as placing the potentially hazardous activity at a distance from the onshore environment. It is particularly suitable to shallow coastal regions, where access by tankers may be restricted anyway.

This approach brings together the challenges presented within developing marine and onshore technologies.

How we can help

Our technical specialists are dedicated people at the forefront of GBS terminal developments through our involvement in leading industry projects. Lloyd's Register's assurance services gain the benefit of knowledge transfer and best practice from our extensive involvement in the onshore and offshore gas industry.

We have pursued a strategy to develop services that meet the growing needs of the liquefied gas market. In particular for gravity based structures we have specific expertise relating to the integration of containment systems, the breakwater function of the structure as well as transfer technologies for liquefied gases.

Our assurance services assist in managing the project risks and securing approvals with regulatory authorities. We can also perform safety analyses, leak assessments as well as preparing FERA studies.

Our engineers will seek to understand your needs at initial and concept phases, then going forward through the operational life of the asset. Our collaborative approach and commitment to service quality secures long term benefits for your import and export terminal projects.

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