Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) developed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier
named "Sayaringo STaGE" for shipping shale gas from North America to Japan. The Sayaringo
STaGE has a continuous cover over the tanks, a feature inherited from its predecessor the
Sayaendo, and while keeping this merit, incorporates apple-shaped MOSS-type tanks and a
twin-shaft hybrid propulsion system "STaGE" plant, enhancing economic efficiency, environment
friendliness, and versatility. This report outlines the Sayaringo STaGE, which was developed based
on MHI's cutting-edge technology.
