MGC (Mid-Size Gas Carrier)
- Category
- gas-carrier
- Size envelope
- 20,000-40,000 m3
- LOA typical
- ~180 m
- Cargo
- LPG plus ethylene plus ammonia
- Route archetype
- Regional intra-Asia, Med, Baltic
- Crew size
- 22-28
Overview
Mid-size gas carrier - bridge between VLGCs and smaller pressurised carriers. Semi-refrigerated design typical. Some MGCs carry ethylene at -104C or ammonia. Regional trades in confined seas where VLGC would not fit. Growing demand from Chinese and Indian ammonia and LPG imports.