Support structure for self-standing storage tank in liquefied gas carrier ship

摘要

A support structure for a self-standing storage tank used in a liquefied gas carrier ship is disclosed. The carrier ship comprises a hold (2) for housing the storage tank (3). Between a bottom section (3b) of the tank and a bottom surface (2b) of the hold (2), lateral movement restraining devices (6) for restraining the lateral movements of the tank and fore-aft movement restraining devices (20) for restraining the longitudinal movements of the tank are disposed. Between a roof section (3a) of the tank (3) and a roof surface (2a) of the hold (2), only lateral movement restraining devices (6) are disposed.