STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED GASES IN SHIPS

Trends in liquefied gas ships are reviewed and major factors affecting their design are reviewed. Some of the less obvious factors affecting the safe transportation of various liquefied gases are explained. The influence of port storage and handling facilities on ship design are examined. Possible future designs for storage tanks are mentioned. The shipyard and shipowners responsibility in adequate instruction and training are discussed in the light of current lack of comprehensive codes and regulations.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Benn Brothers Marine Publications Limited

  Lyon Tower, 125 High Street, Colliers Wood
  London SW19 2JN,   England 
• Authors:
  • Gray, R C
• Publication Date: 1969-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 1041-4
• Serial:
  • Shipping World & Shipbuilder
  • Volume: 162
  • Issue Number: 3835
  • Publisher: Seven Kings Publications, Limited
  • ISSN: 0037-3931
  • Serial URL: http://www.shippingworld.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Harbors; Prevention; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Harbor facilities
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00003151
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 30 1972 12:00AM