Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 05-05. Guidance on Assessing the Suitability of a Waterway for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Marine Traffic

摘要

The purpose of this Circular is to provide guidance to an applicant seeking a permit to build an operate a shore-side LNG terminal on the timing and scope of the process that is necessary to ensure that full consideration is given to safety and security of the port, the facility, and the vessels transporting the LNG This Circular was developed to meet an urgent need for a national policy, and may be updated as more information comes to light regarding risks and risk management measures for the marine transportation of LNG.