Mozah Explained

Mozah is a Q-Max LNG carrier operated by Qatargas II. The vessel was built in 2008 by Samsung Heavy Industries and is tied with her sister ships for the largest LNG carrier in the world.^[1] The vessel is part of a contract for 14 same-size ships with maximum particulars to berth at Ras Laffan terminal in Qatar.

The ship is named after Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, wife of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani who was then the Emir of Qatar.

Design

The Mozah has a length of 345m (1,132feet), a beam of 53m (174feet) and a summer draft of 12m (39feet). 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 with a temperature of -163Celsius. The total cargo capacity of the vessel is equivalent to of gaseous natural gas at room temperature.

Engineering

Mozah is driven by 2 MAN B&W 7S70ME-C two-stroke low speed diesel engines, electronically controlled. The engines have a total output power of 43540kW at 91 rpm.

Registry

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

Operations

Mozah carried the 10,000th LNG cargo load from Qatar, on May 9, 2016.^[2]

It is operated by Nakilat.

Notes and References

Web site: 2016-10-31 . Nakilat takes over management of Mozah LNG carrier . 2023-01-10 . LNG Industry . en.
Web site: gasworld . 2016-05-11 . Middle Eastern companies achieve 10,000th LNG cargo load at Ras Laffan Port, Qatar . 2023-01-10 . gasworld . en.