First conversion for compressed gas liquid carrier

摘要

Classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is set to class and certify the proposed conversion of several existing 150,000dwt Suezmax oil tankers to compressed gas liquid carriers (CGLCs) for Houston-based SeaOne Maritime Corp - a transporter of natural gas using its own technology. A somewhat similar concept was discussed in The Naval Architect June 2005, page 20; and more details about new technologies in gas carriers can be found in our Gas Carriers supplement which will be included with our October 2006 issue.