Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fso

noun
/ˌefˈesˈō/
Definition
FSO is an abbreviation that stands for ‘floating, storage, and offloading.’
Examples
  • The FSO was anchored offshore to carry out its operations in the deep sea.
  • Many countries use FSOs to manage their petroleum resources effectively.
  • After the oil was processed, it was sent to refineries via tankers from the FSO.
Meaning
A vessel that stores and processes oil or gas extracted from underwater resources before transferring it to other ships or facilities.
Synonyms
  • Floating Storage Unit (FSU)
  • Offshore Storage Vessel
  • Floating Oil Storage