BG trials new LNG hull

BG Group has revealed a new project to develop a more streamlined generation of LNG carriers.

Codenamed Blue Amazon, the project also involves class society Bureau Veritas, software company HydrOcean and tank developer GTT, together with the Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnologicas and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

The company said the shape of the hull and cargo tanks are crucial in reducing resistance through the water, which can save money.

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