The FSU functions exclusively as a crude oil storage and export facility. Stabilized oil is transferred from the Alba production platform via subsea pipeline and riser systems into the vessel's cargo tanks. Facilities include cargo pumping systems, inert gas generation, crude circulation and heating, and custody transfer metering for tanker offloading. Offloading is conducted in tandem to shuttle tankers. Marine systems include ballast control, bilge systems, and station-keeping moorings designed for long-term service. Safety systems include fire and gas detection, fixed firefighting systems, and emergency shutdown interfaces with the Alba platform. The FSU does not handle produced water or gas beyond basic storage conditioning.