All gas carriers classed according to IMO IGC Code for transportation of gases mentioned in chapter 19, is given

one of the following description types: 1G, 2G, 2PG or 3G. Ship type 1G is the type that can carry all cargoes mentioned in chapter 19 of the IGC Code, and has the largest rate of security to avoid pollution of the environment. Ship type 1G is a gas carrier that can carry all products mentioned in chapter 19 in the IGC Code, and requires largest rate of security to prevent leakage from the product to the surroundings. (B/5 or 11.5 meters from Ship side. B/15 or 2 Mtrs from Bottom). Page 126 of advanced gasco Ship type 2G is a gas carrier that can carry the products marked in 2G, 2PG and 3G in chapter 19 in the IGC Code, and that requires defensible security to prevent leakage of the product. (760 mm from Ship side and B/15 or 2 Meters from bottom shell plate) Page 23 of advanced gasco Ship type 2PG is a gas carrier of 150 meters or less that can carry the products marked 2PG or 3G in chapter 19 in the IGC Code, and that requires defensible security to prevent leakage of the product. Also, where the product is transported in independent tanks type C, which are designed for MARVS of at least 7 bars. Then, the cargo tank system is calculated for temperatures of 55oC or warmer. Gas tankers of 150 meters or more, but with the same specification, as 2PG ships must be calculated as 2G ships. Ship type 3G is a gas carrier that can carry the products marked 3G in chapter 19 in the IGC Code, and that requires moderate security to prevent leakage of the product. The ship type is reported in column c in chapter 19 in the IGC Code. The type of gas carrier is specified in the vessels IMO Certificate of Fitness. On the certificate, there is also a product list of which products the vessel can carry. The type description of the gas carrier is given by the year when the keel was laid and the cargo tanks distance from ship side, damage stability, floating capability and of what material the cargo tank is made. As an example on ship type 1G, the cargo tank must lie at least B/5 parts up to 11,5 meters from the ship side. From the bottom plate and up to the tank no less than 2 meters or B/15 parts. B is equal to the vessel breadth. This type of carrier must tolerate any damage to the ship side along the whole ships length. All information of the demands made for the different ship types is located in IMO Gas Code, and all gas tankers must have this publication onboard.

Damage assumptions
2.5.1. The assumed maximum extent of damage should be:

.1

Side damage: 1/3L

2/3

.1.1 Longitudinal extent:

or 14.5 m, whichever is less

.1.2 Transverse extent: measured inboard B/5 or 11.5 m, whichever is less from the ships side at right angles to the centreline at the level of the summer load line .1.3 Vertical extent: from the moulded line upwards without limit of the bottom shell plating at centreline .2 Bottom damage:

For 0.3L from the forward perpendicular of the ship .2.1 Longitudinal extent: .2.2 Transverse extent: .2.3 Vertical extent: 1/3L
2/3

Any other part of the ship

2/3

or 14.5 m, whichever is less 1/3L

or 5 m, whichever is less

B/6 or 10 m, whichever is less B/15 or 2 m, whichever is less measured from the moulded line of the bottom shell plating at centreline (see 2.6.3).

B/6 or 5 m, whichever is less B/15 or 2 m, whichever is less measured from the moulded line of the bottom shell plating at centreline (see 2.6.3).

2.5.2. Other damage: .1. If any damage of a lesser extent than the maximum damage specified in 2.5.1 would result in a more severe condition, such damage should be assumed. .2. Local side damage anywhere in the cargo area extending inboard 760 mm measured normal to the hull shell should be considered and transverse bulkheads should be assumed damaged when also required by the applicable subparagraphs of 2.8.1.

Type 2G, 2PG & 3G