LNG

New incarnation of Japanese LNG system

Used in only a few vessels hitherto, a home-grown tank system has been revived for a series of LNG carriers now starting to enter service following long delays. David Tinsley reports.

'Energy Glory', second in the SPB tank-equipped newbuilds from Japan Marine United (credit: NYK Line)

Used in only a few vessels hitherto, a home-grown tank system has been revived for a series of LNG carriers now starting to enter service following long delays. David Tinsley reports.