Presentation and comparison of recommendations from major international organizations and shipowner associations regarding the planned and required width of approach channels for vessels of specific dimensions and classifications. An overview of the types of ships and their cargo expected to call at the newly constructed LNG terminal in Świnoujście in the near future.1.1 LNG Cargo
LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) is natural gas produced from natural gas sourced from underground resources. Sometimes it occurs independently, and sometimes it reaches the earth’s surface during oil extraction. Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed underground from organic material that has been buried for millions of years. Other fossil fuels, such as coal and crude oil, have a similar origin. Crude oil and natural gas belong to the hydrocarbon group. The main component of natural gas is methane (CH4). Natural gas contains impurities and heavy hydrocarbons, which are removed. Then, the gas is liquefied and cooled to a temperature at which it condenses into a liquid. Condensation occurs at a temperature of approximately -161°C at atmospheric pressure. Liquefying the gas reduces its volume by about 600 times. This operation increases economic efficiency in the storage and transport of natural gas over long distances, even between continents. In a situation where (…)
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