MARINE TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

This report covers in some detail most of the major areas of consideration involved in the marine carriage of LNG. Some of the fields investigated and reviewed are the world's total energy picture and the particular requirements of natural gas in the United States in the near future. An account of all the past LNG ventures is detailed followed by both the present and proposed projects designed for the delivery of gas to the world markets. In view of the chemical as well as the physical properties of LNG, a systems approach has been utilized. The areas that have been given the most attention include: materials of construction, terminals, cargo operations and equipment, propulsion modifications, costings, tank systems, and the safety and regulatory aspects of LNG in a marine environment.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point

  United States Merchant Marine Academy
  Kings Point, NY  United States  11024
• Authors:
  • Curt, R P
  • Delaney, T D
• Publication Date: 1973-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 244 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chemical tankers; Cryogenic materials; Design; Freight handling; Freight transportation; Liquefied gases; Liquefied natural gas; Regulations; Safety; Storage facilities
• Old TRIS Terms: Cryogenic materials storage; Lng handling; Lng regulations; Lng safety; Lng transportation
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Law; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050817
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1974 12:00AM