FIRST SELF-PROPELLED CONCRETE LNG CARRIER

The vessel represents an entirely new concept for the transportation of LNG, using a reinforced concrete hull self-propelled carrier with insulated cargo tanks integrated within the hull. The vessel -- with an overall length of 290 m and a beam of 44 m -- is in the size range of the largest steel LNG carriers currently being built. It is of monolithic, concrete construction throughout the entire hull. The inner surface of the hull is separated from the cargo by insulation incorporating primary and secondary barriers. In the event of an explosion the very composition of the concrete makes it resistant to major structural failure.

• Corporate Authors:

  Benn Brothers Limited

  25 New Street Square
  London EC4A 3JA,   England 
• Publication Date: 1976-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 618-620
• Serial:
  • Gas World and Gas Journal
  • Volume: 181
  • Issue Number: 4696
  • Publisher: Benn Brothers Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Electric insulating materials; Insulating materials; Liquefied gases; Liquefied natural gas; Natural gas; Reinforced concrete; Ships; Tankers; Transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Concrete ships
• Subject Areas: Design; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157634
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM