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Last Updated: Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period: 2024-2030
Very Large Gas Carriers (denoted as VLGC vessels) are a sub-class of genericgas carriersthat target a considerably higher volume of gas transport. In general, the most common gas that is shipped is liquified petroleum gas (LPG) that is extracted from petroleum reserves.
liquified natural gas (LNG) that is extracted from hydrocarbon deposits near fossil fuels.The VLG Carriers are capable of loading anywhere between a lakh cubic meters to two lakh cubic meters of gas into large tanks.
These tanks are built under the deck and regulate gas loading and unloading using a system of pumps and valves. In this article, we will take a look at the construction, design and layout of a classic VLGC vessel.
While solids can easily be moved using cranes, liquids and gases must be drained completely at the port of unloading. Any residual substances can pollute or contaminate any incoming cargo.The VLGC designs featuredouble bottom structureand an additional side shell in certain carriers.
The purpose behind having multiple hulls is that it is possible to contain a leak, while also providing room for the vital components of the ship. Most of the electrical wiring and pipes required for the operation of the ship runs within this shell. Often, the double bottom also has a ducted keel that allows main connections and wires to run along the entire length of the ship unobstructed.
The Global Very Large Gas Carrier Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
NYK is delighted to announce the order of its fifth liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel very large LPG / liquefied ammonia gas carrier (VLGC) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (KHI). The ship will be built at the KHI Sakaide Works shipyard and is set for delivery in 2026.
This vessel is the seventh in NYKâs fleet of LPG-fueled LPG carriers and the fifth in a new type of vessel that is also capable of carrying ammonia and will be equipped with separate cargo tanks designed to carry LPG and ammonia at the same time to flexibly respond to various trade patterns.
Sl no | Topic |
1 | Market Segmentation |
2 | Scope of the report |
3 | Abbreviations |
4 | Research Methodology |
5 | Executive Summary |
6 | Introduction |
7 | Insights from Industry stakeholders |
8 | Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin |
9 | Disruptive innovation in the Industry |
10 | Technology trends in the Industry |
11 | Consumer trends in the industry |
12 | Recent Production Milestones |
13 | Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China |
14 | COVID-19 impact on overall market |
15 | COVID-19 impact on Production of components |
16 | COVID-19 impact on Point of sale |
17 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2024-2030 |
18 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2024-2030 |
19 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2024-2030 |
20 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2024-2030 |
21 | Product installation rate by OEM, 2023 |
22 | Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years |
23 | Competition from substitute products |
24 | Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers |
25 | New product development in past 12 months |
26 | M&A in past 12 months |
27 | Growth strategy of leading players |
28 | Market share of vendors, 2023 |
29 | Company Profiles |
30 | Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers |
31 | Conclusion |
32 | Appendix |