LPG carriers
Fully refrigerated, semi-refrigerated, fully pressurised — IGC Code Type 1G / 2G / 2PG / 3G.
From Wikipedia
Ship designed to transport liquefied chemical gases in bulk
Source: Gas carrier · cached via Firecrawl
Work environment
Smaller crews than LNG, often regional / coastal trades. Reliquefaction plant central to operations. Strong vetting culture.
Common ranks onboard
Typical certificates
- BST
- PSCRB
- AFF
- MFA
- Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker
- Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker (officers)
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Safety risks
- Cryogenic + pressurised cargo
- Flammable vapour
- Toxic propane / butane / ammonia (where carried)
Typical contract length
4 months (officers), 6 months (ratings)
Salary reference
/salaries/vessel/lng-lpg
Career pathway
/careers/lng-lpg-careers
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