Marine Installation Manual
2021-08
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4 Ancillary Systems
4.4 Fuel gas system
X72DF
Depending on the arrangement of the vessel, the Type C tank can also be ar
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ranged top-side (on the deck) if this is preferred (see
). For example,
this could be particularly useful if the hold space is used for other bulk materials.
An advantage to this arrangement is that in the event of any leakage, the gas will
not collect in an enclosed space, and will therefore reduce the risk of hazard.
Figure 4
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23 Type C tank on the deck of a vessel
LNG
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