SCH MEC) ciety of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators Ltd Recommendations for Liquefied Gas Carriers ora sett In Conjunction withSes ss ese eS ese sees eee eee eso SS see eee ee es eee es esse eee ee eee ee TT SS Se ae 1 Categories of Gas Carriers 2, Categories of Gas Carriers 2.4 Categories of LPG Carriers LPG carriers ore divided into sven size cotegories ee Cargo Capacity From To Al << 6,000 m? A2 6,001 m3 15,000 m? A3 15,001 m? 25,000 m? AA 25,001 m? 50,000 m? BI 50,001 mt 70,000 mn 82 70,001 mt £85,000 m* 83 85,001 m* > Table 1: LPG Carrier Categories 2.2 Categories of LNG Carriers LNG carriers ore divided into three size categories: tase Cargo Capacity From to A << 60,000 m? B 60,001 m? 200,000 m* Cc 200,001 m3 > Table 2: LNG Carrier Categories .Cargo Manifold Position 3. Cargo Manifold Position 3.1 Conventional Construction | the longitudinal centre ofthe cargo manifold should be locoted atthe middle ofthe ships length, or as near os physically possible. The centre ofthe cargo manifold should not be more than 5 metres [LNG ships) or 4 metres (LPG ships) forworel |) raft ofthe mid-length ifthe arrangement of an LPG cartier’s cargo tanks do nct permit the above requirements to be met, the distance of the | longitudinal cenre of the cargo manifold should be placed as near as possible to the midship point. | 3.2 Spherical Construction LNG and LPG Carriers ‘Owing fo the nature of their construction, spherical tank vessels may not be able to comply with the recommendations in 3.1 For auch vessels, the distance of he longitudinal cenire of he cargo monifold should ahvays be placed as near as possible to the midship point. An excessive distance from the manifold to midships could lead to operational difficulties or incompatibility | ot some berths. 3.3. Manifold Arrangement | General configurations of two typical LPG manifold arrangements ore shown in Figures 1 and 2. Liquid connections [l) should be placed on either side of vapour connections (V] so that the configuration from forward to aft on each side of the ship is either LVVL or LVL. Notes: 1. In Japanese termincls for LPG, the arrangement VLLY is commonly found. 2. For vessels wth only ono liquid line (generally only found on LPG vessels of category A), the arrangement VIV is often found as this gives fll Hexblity for any terminal arrangement ron Longutral Cote \apourtine “Feed PSP ame as mah Fob termine frnietoel ciate opal (it meancenens aren ow Figure 1: ‘LVL’ Manifold Arrangement for LPG Carrier * Note: A nitrogen connection, if fited, may be located ot the manifold as shown or in way of the compressor house. Depending upon shipyard devin, bunker fut or sal feel maniolds can be lceted forwcrd or af of each other aCargo Manifold | Cargo Manifold Position Position i “Diameter “Horizontal Distonce a Liquid Vapour ‘Horz’ Minimum ‘Horz’ Maximum —_| c ' e ee Hee soo Al a a 1.25m 175m i het hb : i epg linha DORMS OS AQ en o 125m 175m i tyjuei vo | OSE EEE Eee ee HEPC 15m 20m i She eseesseee fol feienioes Ad 2 a 20m 2.5m i ' BI, B2 nani 10" 225m 275m | iiaemmaicome Spades, ene 89 we a 225m ae | ‘easiest A 12 an" 25m 3.0m | | | ING B 16 12/16" 3.0m 35m | acdsee eS feetend peateiate ade Ss 16°/20" 12/16" 35m 40m i Diesel! G96 Line Table 3: Size and Spacing of Flanges i Pee ener | eect i 7 so Beet seko = | ene r os Te eee emacs ete i Figure 3: ‘LVL’ Manifold Arrangement for LNG Carrier Te ercrseanecconnl Gla bree cece 2 | + Note: Depending upon shipyard design, bunker fuel or diesel fuel manifolds can be located forward or aft of each other. | Lect yi Line i ep i { ; VepourLne i Set pe | 1 | i | Le cguavisune Se essen eopnlh: ef IF ee ee ep ig meeenoting fee Hearne tePeoSPEE gerne ge 7 1 (si mesuemens rela mn) siwo j t Figure 2: ‘VV Manifold Arrangement for LPG Carrier 1 punamrerwantann) | L-—~_- Figure 4: ‘LLVLL Menifold Arrangement for ING Cartier * Note: Depending upon shipyard design, bunker fuel or diasal fuel manifolds can be located forward or aftof each other. The elevation of the manifold presentation flange above sea level is shown in Tables 4 ond 5, * Note: Depending upon shipyard design, bunker fuel or diese! fuel manifolds can be located forward or aft of each other. | 12 13Cargo Manifold Position Elevation of Manifold Relative to Water at LPG Cargo Capacity ‘Maximum Operating Draught not greater than: not less than: Category From is {at min operating draught} | (at max operating draught) Al « 6,000 m? 10m 2m AZ 6,001 m? 15,000 m? 10m 2m AZ 15,001 m? 25,000 mm? 2m 4m AS 25,001 m? 50,000 m? 6m 6m Bl 50001 nm? | 70,000? 16m ém 82 70001 wm? | 85000 m? 18m 8m B3 85,001 m? cod 18m 8m Table 4: Elevation of Manifold Above Sea Level for LPG Carriers Elevation of Manifold Relative to Water at Maximum Table 5: Elevation of Manifold Above Sea Level for LNG Carriers u“ LNG Cargo Capacity Operating Draught not greater than: not less thar Category From 7 (at min operating draught) | {ot max operating draught) A < 60,000 m? 16m 6m EEE a 60,001 m* 200,000 im 24m l4m Cc 200,001 m? > 24m 4m Cargo Manifold Position 3.4 Presentation Flange Arrangement The height of he monifold presentation flange above the deck or working platform is he distance belween the botlom edge ‘of the manifold presentation flange and the top of the deck or working platform. This distance should be a minimum of 900 mm (see Figure 5]. The distance may be increased but, in any case, should not exceed 1,400 mm. The height should {ho tele ino acount STS requirements and the possibilty of iting additonal hose saddles Fiting « hose o flange foce Serenata cate crde ea peseenag si ceeeatd ere erent nei ApEn Reducer or Spool Piece ‘Manifold Valve Distance Piece 3500~4000 Presentation Flange See Tables 485 (All measurements aren men) = Figure 5: Details of Manifold Arrangement The distance of presentation flanges inboard from the ship's side should be not less than 3.5 metres or greater than 4 metres (see Figure 5). Where practical, such flanges should be presented on the same fore and aft line. || For PG Carriers Al and A2, he minimum distance of presentation flanges inboard from the ship's side may be reduced but | in no case should be less than 2 metres. The oriontation of the presentation flange bolt holes shal be as per Appendix 2. The manifold area on all gas carriers should be clear of any obstructions that may interfere with the safe automatic release ‘oF hard arm, Safe access is to be provided for connecting and dlsconnecting arms/hoses. The manifold working platform should have @ non-skid surface. It should provide a-grating surface thot allows any liquid | to drain through fo the crip tray. The grating suport structure ond the manifold and drip ray structure should be designed with sufficient ocd bearing capacity fo take the loading from the loading arm jacks. (Nole: Gratings may be unable to toke the point load from jacks and means to distribute the load should be considered), Further information regarding spillage protection con be found in Section 6 || Flange faces should be checked before connection and confirmed to be free from damage that could prevent a proper sea.