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A tank, especially adopted for use aboard a ship, for transporting liquid natural gas. The tank comprises two substantially identical hemispherical sections which are connected to each other via a cylindrical section. The diameter of the cylindrical section corresponds to the diameter of the spheric

A tank, especially adopted for use aboard a ship, for transporting liquid natural gas. The tank comprises two substantially identical hemispherical sections which are connected to each other via a cylindrical section. The diameter of the cylindrical section corresponds to the diameter of the spherical sections. The length of the cylindrical section is less than 1/3 of its diameter. Further, the tank meets the standards of a Type B classification according to the regulations of the International Maritime Organization.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A tank assembly includes a tank for very cold fluids, and a skirt supporting said tank, said tank assembly comprising:a skirt having an approximately central vertical axisa first hemispherical section;a second hemispherical section which is substantially identical to said first hemi

[ I claim:] [1.] A tank assembly includes a tank for very cold fluids, and a skirt supporting said tank, said tank assembly comprising:a skirt having an approximately central vertical axisa first hemispherical section;a second hemispherical section which is substantially identical to said first hemispherical section; anda cylindrical section, having an approximately central horizontal axis, connecting said first and second hemispherical sections to form said tank;wherein said skirt supports said tank by engaging at least said first and second hemispherical sections.