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This guide deals with the transfer of liquefied gases by sea and aims to familiarize ship's masters, ship and barge operators and charterers/traders with the general principles of liquefied gas transfer operations. The guide may also be of assistance to vessels in distress which need to undertake emergency lightening operations. This second edition has been extensively rewritten and contains check lists for various stages of the operation including, pre-fixture information, before operations commence, before run-in and mooring, before cargo transfer and before un-mooring.