LGTCO/LGTF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 11 of 30
Semi-pressurized ships capable of withstanding carriage temperatures of down to -48°C are designed to carry which cargo?
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Direct Answer
Option D: LPG (Propane and Butane)
Semi-pressurized LPG ships with -48°C minimum design temperatures are fully capable of carrying commercial propane (-42.3°C boiling point) and butane (-0.5°C).
All Options
A
LNG
B
Ethylene
C
Ethane
D
LPG (Propane and Butane)
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Semi-pressurized LPG ships with -48°C minimum design temperatures are fully capable of carrying commercial propane (-42.3°C boiling point) and butane (-0.5°C).
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (LGTCO/LGTF).
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