When cargo becomes fuel: Complexities of boil-off and reliquefaction in LNG shipping

The transportation of liquefied natural gas (‘LNG’) will always involve a small part of the liquid cargo evaporating during carriage. This evaporation of the cargo, which varies in amount from ship to ship depending on design, is completely normal and necessary and is referred to as ‘boil-off’. Owners will typically warrant a set amount of …

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