The International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), adopted by resolution MSC.5 (48), has been mandatory under SOLAS chapter VII since 1 July 1986.

2019年1月29日 · The IGC Code categorises the LNG cargo into Type 2G, thereby the safety requirements for the Type 2G tank is applicable to LNG carriers. On the other hand, the IGF Code groups the LNG as fuel into the Type 1G, therefore the LNG fuelled tank are subject to the Type 1G requirements (IMO Citation 2013b ).

2025年1月9日 · The IGC Code governs the design and construction of gas carriers to minimize risks from flammable, toxic, or reactive substances. It helps safeguard ships, crews, and the environment. Gas carriers, such as those used by the top LNG shipping companies, adhere to the IGC Code to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The IGC Code categorizes cargo tanks into five main types; integral tanks, membrane tanks, semi-membrane tanks, independent tanks, and internal insulation tanks. In addition, independent tanks include a further three subcategories of tanks referred to as Type A, Type B and Type C, while internal insulation tanks include two sub-categories of ...

The International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, often referred and abbreviated as the IGC Code, is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standard concerning the cargo carriage of liquefied gases in maritime transport.

The Origin Gas Code outlines the standards and regulations governing the safe transportation and handling of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its point of origin to its destination. This code specifies procedures, protocols, and safety measures to ensure the integrity and security of LNG shipments throughout the supply chain.

2022年8月31日 · 《国际散装运输液化气体船舶构造和设备规则》（International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk，以下简称IGC code)是为确保海上安全运输散装液化气体，由国际海事组织制定的关于这类运输船舶的设计、构造和设备方面的强制性规定。 IGC code为散装液化气体的海上安全运输提供一个强制性国际标准,规则在充分考虑货品性质（包括易燃性、毒性、窒息、腐蚀性、反应性以及低温和蒸气压力）的前提下， …

In this article, we delve into the key aspects of the regulatory environment and guiding documents such as the International Gas Carrier Code (IGC Code), as well as the roles of classification societies and flag states in ensuring the safety of LNG operations.

Except as provided for in 16.9, methane (LNG) is the only cargo whose vapour or boil-off gas may be utilized in machinery spaces of category A, and, in these spaces, it may be utilized only in systems such as boilers, inert gas generators, internal combustion engines, gas combustion unit and gas turbines.

The basic requirements for the design and construction of gas carriers are extremely rigorous and are specified in the IMO “Codes for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk”, of which the lnternational Gas Carrier Code, or IGC Code, is the most up-to-date reference and should be used in conjunction with SOLAS.