ess of LNG ship berthing, unberthing and that of LNGРship and LNG terminal during LNG transferring, ship-patibility study must pleted before LNG ship first-time calling. And this articleРbriefs the basic steps for ship-shore patibility study and the items and information to be exchanged between LNG ship and terminal. OnРthe basis of technical and safe-operational level appraisal and analysis, the nominated LNG ship should patible with LNG receiving terminal inРthe aspects of dimensional suitability, effective mooring arrangement, ship’s manifold and unloading arm matching, the adaptability of ESD systems,Рgangway safe landing, etc. and LNG ship should carry valid certificates aboard and have no significant defects.РKeywords: LNG receiving Terminal; LNG Ship; Berthing; Ship/patibility Study