SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TANKERS FOR CRYOGENIC CARGOES

The beginnings of tanker operations involving the carriage of cryogenic gases in bulk are described. Problem areas in the design of the ship's structure and cargo handling systems are dealt with and various solutions and outlined. The development of design standards for such vessels by the American Bureau of Shipping is described. The emphasis of the paper is directed towards ships intended for the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methane at cryogenic temperatures. Service experience of cryogenic tankers is briefly reported and recent developments are noted.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Paper given at the First International Liquefied Gas Transportation Conference, London-March 21-22, 1972. Sponsored by Shipbuilding and Shipping Record.
• Corporate Authors:

  Engineering, Chemical and Marine Press, Limited

  33-39 Bowling Green Lane
  London EC1P 1AH,   England 
• Authors:
  • Narter, A N
  • Swenson, E D
• Publication Date: 1972-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 23 p.
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding and Shipping Record
  • Publisher: Transport and Technical Publications Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Liquefied gases; Liquefied natural gas; Marine safety; Tankers; Tanks (Containers); Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo tanks; Tank construction; Tanker safety
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00032726
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Shipbuilding and Shipping Record
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 28 1972 12:00AM