IHI has developed its own SPB LNG tank technology and applied it to two LNG carriers (POLAR EAGLE & ARCTIC SUN) which were delivered in 1993 and, since then, have been successfully on voyage between Alaska and Tokyo Bay withstanding harsh sea conditions in winter. Through these experiences, IHI proves the excellent features of SPB technology, and, based on them, IHI are further going to make other various applications such as LNG FPSO, LNG Floating/Shore Tanks. Very Large LNG Carrier. etc.
Note:SPB:自立角形IMOタイプB型(Self-supporting Prismatic-shape IMO type B)