Disclosed is a vessel comprising at least two parallel hulls at a
predetermined mutual distance. A deck structure is supported on the
hulls. Fluid storage tanks are placed in the at least two hulls, at least
partly below the deck structure. The deck structure carries fluid
processing and/or production equipment. The fluid is a hydrocarbon. The
ratio of length to width of the vessel being at least 3, preferably at
least 4. The length of the vessel being at least 150 m, preferably at
least 250 m, more preferably at least 350 m.