LNG carriers
Membrane (Mark III, NO96) and Moss-type LNG carriers under the IGC Code. Cryogenic cargo at -162°C.
From Wikipedia
Tank ship transporting liquefied natural gas
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Work environment
Top-tier officer pay reflecting specialist training. Cargo systems include BOG handling, reliquefaction (modern fleet), GCU. Long voyages. High vetting standards.
Common ranks onboard
- master
- chief officer
- second officer
- third officer
- chief engineer
- second engineer
- third engineer
- fourth engineer
- eto
Typical certificates
- BST
- PSCRB
- AFF
- MFA
- Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker
- Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker (officers)
- IGF (gas-fuelled)
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Safety risks
- Cryogenic burn
- Rollover / sloshing
- BOG flammability
- Membrane integrity
Typical contract length
3–4 months (officers), 4–6 months (ratings)
Salary reference
/salaries/vessel/lng-lpg
Career pathway
/careers/lng-lpg-careers
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