Transport
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal at Yuzhnaya Ozereevka near Novorossyisk incorporates the latest deep water Single Point Mooring (SPM) technology. Implementation of strict vessel vetting procedures, use of double hull tankers, and deep water loading set high safety standards. Tankers are loaded from two SPMs located at a water depth of 54-56 metres. Crude is transported on Suezmax (120,000- 145,000 DWT) and Aframax (80,000-90,000 DWT) tankers. Crude oil is pumped to the SPMs from a tank farm located 238m above sea level and 9km inland. Loading time is estimated to be as follows:
- Suezmax (120,000 -145,000 DWT) - 18 hours
- Aframax (80,000-90,000 DWT) - 16 hours