Securing Gas Carrier Expansion

Securing Gas Carrier Expansion

Introduction

Nanjing Tanker's recent $51 million order for an advanced ethylene carrier underscores the pace of growth in the global gas shipping fleet. These high-value vessels carry specialised cargoes that demand equally specialised security considerations, particularly across volatile maritime corridors.

Industry context

Transporting liquefied gases like ethylene introduces multi-layered risks—flammable cargo, complex containment systems, and extended voyage durations intensify both physical and cyber threats. Effective compliance frameworks such as the ISPS Code and IMO guidelines must be dynamically applied. Operators also face increased challenges from piracy-prone routes, asymmetric threats, and smuggling risks. As these fleets modernise, so too must the operational approach to onboard safety, anti-sabotage measures, and voyage routing based on real-time threat intelligence.

Practical measures

• Deploy trained onboard maritime security specialists for high-risk transits.
• Implement advanced watchkeeping protocols with crew security drills scheduled regularly.
• Use intelligence-led route planning to navigate away from emerging risk zones.
• Integrate cyber hardening solutions for bridge and engine-room control systems.
• Ensure vessel-specific SOPs include containment breach and fire response protocols.

Further resources

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Source

Original article: Splash247 – Nanjing Tanker inks $51M ethylene carrier order

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