Q-Max LNG carrier
- Category
- gas-carrier
- Size envelope
- 266,000 m³
- LOA typical
- ~345 m
- Cargo
- LNG
- Route archetype
- Qatar → NE Asia
- Crew size
- 30-40
Overview
The Q-Max class (Qatar Max) — 266,000 m³ LNG capacity. Introduced 2008, tied for largest LNG carriers ever built. Qatar → Japan/Korea/Taiwan route dominates. Operationally demanding — LNG at -162°C with millibar pressure control.