Glossary

LNG is an abbreviation that stands for Liquefied Natural Gas. In the maritime context, LNG is a type of fuel that is used to power ships and other marine vessels.

LNG is produced by cooling natural gas to a temperature at which it becomes a liquid, which allows it to be stored and transported more easily than in its gaseous form. LNG is typically stored in specially designed tanks that are equipped with insulation and pressure control systems to prevent the gas from evaporating.

LNG is increasingly being used as a marine fuel due to its lower emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels, such as diesel and heavy fuel oil. LNG is also less expensive than many other types of marine fuels, and it has a higher energy density, which means that it can store more energy in a smaller space.

Here are a few examples of ships and other marine vessels that are powered by LNG:

1. Container ships: Container ships are large, ocean-going vessels that are used to transport containers filled with cargo around the world. Some container ships are now being powered by LNG as a way to reduce their environmental impact and to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations.

2. Cruise ships: Cruise ships are large passenger ships that are used to transport vacationers on extended voyages to various destinations around the world. Some cruise ships are now being powered by LNG as a way to reduce their environmental impact and to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations.

3. Ferries: Ferries are vessels that are used to transport passengers and vehicles across bodies of water, such as rivers, bays, or harbors. Some ferries are now being powered by LNG as a way to reduce their environmental impact and to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations.

4. Tugs: Tugs are small, powerful vessels that are used to tow or push other vessels, such as barges or ships. Some tugs are now being powered by LNG as a way to reduce their environmental impact and to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations.