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GTT gets OK for three-tank LNG carrier design

By LNG Prime Staff
GTT gets OK for three-tank LNG carrier design
GTT's new LNG carrier concept (Image: GTT)

French LNG containment giant GTT has secured approval from Lloyd’s Register for its three-tank LNG carrier with a capacity of 200,000 cbm. LR announced the approval in principle for the LNG carrier design in a statement on Wednesday. According to the classification society, this innovation challenges traditional LNG carrier design norms, highlighting the importance of…

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