Ship-to-shore safety link LNG transfer system SSL

Overview
The Straatman SafeCom Ship-to-Shore Link (SSL) is a safety-critical communication and emergency shutdown solution for LNG, oil and chemical transfer operations. It enables simultaneous Emergency Shutdown (ESD) of ship and shore systems triggered by either side's Safety Instrumented System (SIS), providing a standardized, auditable and controlled interface for transfer operations.

Key benefits

• Simple operation: intuitive HMI and unified control-room interface
• Standards compliance: designed to meet ISO 28460, ISO 20519, SIGTTO, OCIMF and SGMF requirements
• High availability: redundant modules and backup systems for continuous operation
• Modular design: configurable to project requirements and industry link types

Product options
Available as dedicated configurations for LNG terminals, OCIMF-compliant installations, retrofit/upgrade packages and spare-parts kits. Straatman supplies multiple cabinet sizes and offers standby/availability services for projects requiring enhanced uptime.

What to expect from SafeCom SSL

• Centralized control and clear oversight: single operator interface for all safety-critical ship-to-shore functions
• Secure and traceable actions: controlled execution and logging of releases and shutdowns
• Industrial-grade reliability: PLC and SCADA-based architecture suitable for harsh marine and terminal environments
• Easy integration: interfaces for terminal control, Mooring Load Monitoring and monitoring systems
• Long-term serviceability: standardized hardware/software for global support and spare availability

SSL compatibility
The SafeCom SSL is built to industry standards and supports the following link types:

• 6-pin Furukawa fibre optic link
• 37-pin Pyle electric link
• 4-pin Pyle earth bonding
• 6-pin Miyaki electric link
• 5-pin SIGTTO electric link (supplier and receiver modes)
• 2-pin ADN link
• Pneumatic link
• ITT Cannon link

Project configuration
Typical Straatman SSL cabinets integrate two independent systems in a single enclosure (ship and shore) with redundancy and separate HMI modules. Core inclusions:

• Dedicated HMI module for ship side
• Dedicated HMI module for shore side
• Backup and redundant systems for both modules

Additional available components
Optional components supplied per project:

• Connector boxes
• Hand-carried reels
• Fixed storage reels
• Testing and commissioning equipment
• PABX and hotline telephones

Why choose SafeCom

• Built-in redundancy for double safety and high availability
• Proven technology stack for reliable ESD performance
• User-focused HMI for straightforward operation during critical events
• Global support, data logging and maintenance options
• Wide compatibility following international maritime and terminal standards

Technical specifications

• Designed for LNG, oil and chemical transfer operations with safety-critical ESD functionality
• Compliance: ISO 28460, ISO 20519, SIGTTO, OCIMF and SGMF
• Supported link types: Furukawa 6-pin (fibre), Pyle 37-pin (electric), Pyle 4-pin (earth), Miyaki 6-pin (electric), SIGTTO 5-pin (supplier/receiver), ADN 2-pin, pneumatic, ITT Cannon
• Cabinet integrates two independent SSL systems (ship and shore) with redundancy
• PLC and SCADA-based industrial architecture
• Optional integration with Mooring Load Monitoring and terminal systems
• Modular and customizable: connector boxes, reels, testing equipment, PABX/hotline phones available