It is apparent from the literature on LNG spills that there is
a considerable lack of knowledge in many areas of technical importance
to the safety assessment of LNG receiving terminals. For this reason,
a thorough critical review of the state-of-the-art regarding the
technical aspects of LNG spill evaluation is in preparation. The
purpose of this review is to focus attention on these aspects of the
problem that are least understood and which are crucial to a proper
assessment of the hazards. It is realized that ERDA has already
conducted an LNG Safety and Control Workship, the outcome of which
was a set of conclusions and recommendations regarding the safety
and control issues of LNG operations
