The invention relates to a fluid transfer system, in particular for LNG in
which an articulated vertical and horizontal mooring arm are suspended
from a support on the processing vessel. Independently moveable ducts,
for instance cryogenic hard piping are placed parallel to the mooring
arms such that a transfer system is obtained in which is the mooring
forces are insulated from the fluid transfer line with which rapid
connection and disconnection is possible and which provides a large yaw
resistance. In a preferred embodiment, the mooring system comprises two
vertical arms connected to a triangular horizontal yoke attached to the
bow of the LNG-carrier for improved yaw resistance.