New incarnation of Japanese LNG system

'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.

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