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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are both hazardous gases which are transported only in liquid form under certain pressure and/or at reduced temperatures. Though potentially hazardous these gases can safely be transported by ships holding special types of containers which can be handled in jetty system specially constructed at seaports. This book covers design of the jetties used for LPG and LNG transportation along with navigation and risk analysis. Besides the designing of the jetty fendering system navigational channels tanker moorings requirement of shipping tugs etc. Also discussed is hazard analysis along with rules and regulations specific to handling LPG and LNG tankers in a port complex. The book is expected to serve as a handy guide and reference to all the engineering personnel engaged in designing of LPG and LNG jetties including navigation and administering the seaports and navigation channels keeping the operational hazards in check. About the Author L. N. Patnaik is a consulting engineer and runs his own consultancy United Consultants. He is Ex-Chief Engineer Inland Waterways Authority of India under Ministry of Shipping Government of India. Mr Patnaik graduated in civil engineering from Andhra University and underwent special training in marine designs under Rendel Patmes Trillon a British consultancy. He completed his postgraduation course in dock and harbour engineering at lIT Bombay. He is a member of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a chartered civil engineer of Institute of Civil Engineers India. He is a registered consultant of ADB in his individual capacity in port and harbour engineering. He worked for about 12 years as Executive Engineer (Harbour Works) in Paradip Port 5 years as Project Director under Indian Ports Association New Delhi and prepared the master plan of Visakhapatnam Port and Vadinar Port (Kandla Port) upto 2010 along with 4 specialist engineers. He worked for about 2 years as Deputy Chief and Head of Port Division of Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) New Delhi.