The invention relates to a container for transporting fresh water by sea, comprising
a flexible covering for receiving fresh water and a pulling device which is joined
to the flexible covering and made of a tubular retaining body which is used for
coupling bridle lines. A rapid filling and emptying of the container is achieved
in such a way that the tubular retaining body is enclosed at least partially by
the flexible covering and that filling and emptying openings in the tubular retaining
body open directly into the space enclosed by the flexible covering. The present
invention further relates to a method for filling or unloading such a container.
