KHI wins AiP for new MOSS-type LNG tank

Designated an IMO Type B independent tank, the non-spherical tank has been designed to make the best use of cargo-carrying space on board LNG carriers. On a conventional Panamax sized vessel capable of carrying 155,000m3, for example, carrying capacity could increase to 180,000m³, according to the shipbuilding company.
KHI Ship & Offshore general manager of the Engineering Division, Hideaki Naoi, said: "As the Panama Canal expands and LNG demand increases, owners and operators are looking to gain efficiencies without compromising safety. This new concept adds 15% more carrying capacity while maintaining the size of Panamax tankers."