''Mozah'' is a

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operated by Qatargas II. The vessel was built in 2008 by Samsung Heavy Industries and is the largest LNG carrier in the world together with her sister ships. The vessel is part of a contract for 14 same-size ships with maximum particulars to berth at Ras Laffan terminal in

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Design

The ''Mozah'' has a length of , a

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of and a summer

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of . The large size and capacity form her efficiency and profitability. The deadweight of ''Mozah'' vessel is and the gross tonnage is . Such tonnage and size allow the cargo ship to carry of

liquefied natural gas Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4, with some mixture of ethane, C2H6) that has been cooled down to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transport. It takes up about 1/600th the volu ...

with a temperature of . The total cargo capacity of the vessel equals to of natural gas.

Engineering

''Mozah'' is driven by 2

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s, electronically controlled. The engines have a total output power of at 91 rpm.

Registry

''Mozah'' is owned and operated by Qatargas 2. The vessel has MMSI 538003212, IMO number 9337755 and call sign V7PD7.

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