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Gas tanker

Ship capable of carrying liquid gas at sub-zero temperatures. Cargo is kept cold by pressure, insulation, and/or refrigeration of 'boil-off gas' which is returned to the cargo tanks (see Chapter 14).

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Source: Maritime Economics, 3rd edition

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Author: andersson.j

Main topic: Naval Architecture

Topic: Marine Transport and Economics

School / Univ.: Chalmers

City: Gothenburg

Published: 15.10.2009

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