Post by Lloyd's Register

LR has issued an Approval in Principle to GTT for new elongation criteria applicable to LNG carrier hulls fitted with the NO96 cargo containment system. The AiP was awarded at our 4th Global LNG Forum in Houston. Constantinos Chaelis, LR's Global Gas Segment Director, said: “This approval is about giving confidence at an early stage. Our review confirmed that GTT’s updated NO96 elongation criteria remain within established safety margins while allowing designers greater flexibility. “This kind of technical validation is essential as vessel designs become more optimised and structurally demanding.” Read more: https://loom.ly/Int-qgM #LNG #Gas #Innovation