You need a reliable, cost‑effective solution for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) across continents. Whether you operate a mid‑size import terminal or a global trading house, understanding the types of LNG tanker is the first step to reducing charter costs and meeting stringent safety standards.
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According to the IEA Gas 2025 report, inefficient tanker selection adds up to 1.2 MtCO₂e annually for a fleet of 30 vessels.
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See the Solution| Type | Deadweight (kmt) | Cargo Capacity (m³) | Insulation (mm) |
Boil‑off Rate (%/day) |
Typical Length (m) | Propulsion | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q‑LNG | 5‑10 | 30,000‑70,000 | 150‑180 | 0.10‑0.12 | 180‑210 | Dual‑fuel diesel‑electric | IMO 2025, ASME III‑1 |
| Q‑Max | ≥180 | 170,000‑210,000 | 200‑240 | 0.08‑0.10 | 300‑330 | ME‑Gulf LNG‑optimized | IMO 2025, DNV‑GL Class‑1 |
| Q‑Small | 1‑4 | 12,000‑30,000 | 130‑150 | 0.12‑0.15 | 150‑170 | Hybrid LNG‑diesel | ABS Class‑2, CE‑Mark |
| Q‑Flex | 10‑30 | 80,000‑150,000 | 180‑210 | 0.09‑0.11 | 220‑260 | Turbo‑charged dual‑fuel | LR‑Class‑1, ISO 9001 |
1. Cryogenic Insulation & Boil‑off Management
2. Structural Integrity & Safety
3. Propulsion & Emissions
4. Cargo Handling & Flexibility
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Case A – European Mid‑Size Importer – Switched from a 5‑kmt Q‑Small to a 9‑kmt Q‑LNG. Result: charter cost ↓ 22 %, boil‑off loss ↓ 0.03 %/day, on‑time delivery ↑ 15 %.
Case B – Asian Export Hub – Adopted two Q‑Max vessels with re‑liquefaction. Annual LNG throughput ↑ 45 Mt, CO₂e reduction 1.1 Mt, ROI achieved in 2.8 years.
Case C – North‑American LNG‑to‑Power Plant – Utilised Q‑Flex with hybrid propulsion for a 12‑month contract. Fuel‑cost saving US$3.2 M vs conventional diesel‑only ships.
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Selection hinges on cargo volume, route length, and port infrastructure. Q‑Small (1‑4 kmt) suits short‑haul regional trades; Q‑LNG (5‑10 kmt) is ideal for medium‑range contracts; Q‑Flex offers modular capacity for mixed routes; Q‑Max (>180 kmt) serves long‑haul, high‑volume corridors such as Russia‑Europe or US‑Asia.
Yes. Enric offers OEM/ODM design services. Our engineering team can increase insulation from 150 mm to 240 mm, or integrate a modular re‑liquefaction plant rated up to 1,200 kW, reducing boil‑off by up to 0.04 %/day.
Standard models ship from the factory within 90 days after order confirmation, including sea‑trial and certification. Rush orders (with existing hull) can be ready in 45 days.
We provide door‑to‑door delivery (FOB, CIF, DAP). After‑sale, a 24/7 technical hotline, on‑site spares depot, and a 5‑year hull‑maintenance warranty are included. Our regional contacts – Bowen Di (Europe) and Jeremy Wu (North America) – coordinate local support.
All Enric models are built to meet IMO 2025 methane‑emission limits (≤0.1 %/day). Our re‑liquefaction and advanced insulation options guarantee compliance even under worst‑case sea conditions.
Act within the next 15 days and we’ll ship a free 1:1 virtual walkthrough of the chosen tanker type, plus a complimentary set of spare‑valve kits (valued at US$12,000).
Laura Miller, Procurement Manager, BP
“The Q‑Flex we ordered cut our boil‑off by 0.03 %/day and saved us $2.8 M in the first year. Delivery was exactly on the promised 90‑day schedule.”
Ahmed Khan, Operations Director, PetroChina
“Enric’s OEM design allowed us to install a custom cryogenic pump that reduced loading time from 6 h to 3.5 h. The ROI hit within 18 months.”
Emily Rossi, Technical Lead, Equinor
“The 3‑month spare‑parts guarantee gave us confidence to sign a 5‑year charter. No unexpected downtime so far.”
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Our fleet serves over 40 countries and has logged more than 1.2 million nautical miles without a single major incident.
"Enric’s Q‑Max reduced our charter cost by 18 % while meeting the new IMO methane limits. Delivery was on schedule – 92 days versus the quoted 100 days." – John Patel, Procurement Director, Shell
"The custom re‑liquefaction system cut our boil‑off losses to 0.07 %/day. That’s a direct US$1.5 M annual saving for our Asian export terminal." – Maria Liu, Operations Manager, SinoGas
"We needed a fast‑track solution for a new terminal in Norway. Enric delivered a Q‑LNG in 84 days, fully certified for Class 1 and CE. Risk‑free trial proved the performance." – Olav Nordmann, Technical Director, Equinor