LNG carriers called 'floating pipelines'

The shipping of liquefied natural gas started with the "Methane Pioneer" in 1959 on a run between Louisiana and England. This report gives a brief history of gas tankers, and describes the variance of charter rates, tanker size, tanker design with a focus on membrane ships, fluid dynamics,...

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Alternate Title:Liquefied natural gas carriers called 'floating pipelines'
Main Author: Jones, Stan
Corporate Author: Office of the Federal Coordinator (OFC)
Document Type: Issue paper
Publisher:Office of the Federal Coordinator (OFC)
Date:April 2014
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