Carries natural gas cooled to about −162°C so it becomes liquid, in insulated tanks, for long-haul export from gas fields to import terminals. Many newer LNG carriers also burn boil-off gas as fuel.
Size classes
Life aboard
Highly technical — cargo containment systems, gas detection and, on newer ships, dual-fuel engines mean specialised training on top of standard tanker courses.
Port time
Long ocean passages between a small number of dedicated export and import terminals.
Courses this trade needs
On top of standard STCW basic safety and your rank's Certificate of Competency, officers and crew on this trade need:
Other Gas Carriers
Details last checked 27 Sep 2026. Source: https://primonautic.com/blog/lng-carrier-ships-types-sizes-and-how-they-work. Individual ships vary — always confirm specifics with your company.
📶 Staying connected
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