Abstract

There are disclosed systems and methods for supporting cargo tanks within the hold of a liquefied gas carrier by establishing a series of spaced-apart pedestals along the longitudinal axis of a tank, said pedestals positioned in conjunction with the ship's structural components. These pedestals are of wood or other suitable thermal insulating and load bearing material fixed to the tank below its circumferential diameter along both the starboard and port tank sides. The pedestals rest on structural longitudinal stringers laying port and starboard in the horizontal plane and fixed and supported by the ship's hull structure. Longitudinal and transverse pedestal movement is controlled by stops attached to the stringers at one or more of the pedestals. The stops contact the pedestals via bearing pads which constrain the pedestal in one direction but permit its movement in another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 25/12 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid closed
• B63B 25/14 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid closed pressurised
• B63B 25/16 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid closed heat-insulated
• B63B 17/00 - Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
• B63B 3/70 - Reinforcements for carrying localised loads, e.g. propulsion plant, guns
• B65D 90/12 - Supports
• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels