Outlines

• Nature of liquefied gases
• Introduction to common gas cargoes
• Rules regulations and guidance applicable to gas carriers
• Hazards of gas cargoes
• Gas carrier design
• Sources of ignition
• Physics of gases and liquids
• Inert gas systems
• Behavior of liquids and gasses
• Re-liquefaction cycles
• Re-liquefaction machinery
• LNG cargo conditioning
• Ship types
• Damage assumptions
• Tank types
• Cargo pumps
• Level measuring systems
• Pressure and temperature gauges, requirements and precautions
• Entry into enclosed spaces
• Gas detection
• Cargo operations
• Cargo calculation
• Personal protective equipment
• Emergency shut down
• Fire fighting

Prerequisites:

• Completion of the Training in Tanker Fire Fighting set out in tables A-V/1-1-1 and A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW convention and code 1978 as amended and be in possession of the appropriate certificate.
• A candidate must have attended  STCW 2010 Basic Training in Liquefied Gas tanker cargo operations or have at least three months` seagoing service on the type of tanker to which the certification is sought.

In addition to this a candidate with sea time alone has to demonstrate that they meet the applicable competency table requirements. Verification of this will be assessed at the start of the course and the candidates must attain a mark of at least 50% in order to continue on to the advanced Gas tanker course.

Exercise

• Theoretical –video tel- simulation

Program

Natural Gas and Petrochemicals

Objectives

• The course is conducted in accordance to the requirements of regulation V/1-2 and section A-V/1-2, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code. And is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.05. Course provides training at an advanced level for master, chief engineer officer, chief mate or second engineer officer and other persons on board liquefied gas tankers who have immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. After successful completion of the course the trainees should have a better understanding of liquefied gas tanker operations and how to take precautions to prevent potential hazards.