This book is a guide to loading operations from FPSO’s FSU’s and Spars using shuttle tankers. It is primarily aimed at North Sea operations but has relevance for this type of operation in other parts of the world. All aspects of the operation are covered and there are sections on health, safety and the environment, risk management, legislation and shipping standards, joint operations, assessment of off-take vessels, communications, pre-arrival safety procedures, equipment, operations and emergency and contingency planning.