Aims
The aim of this course is to provide officers and ratings intending to serve on board Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tankers with realistic, simulator-based training in LNG cargo and ballast operations. In accordance with the STCW Convention, Regulation V/1-2, paragraphs 1 and 2, seafarers must either have appropriate operational experience on LNG tankers or have completed approved specialized shore-based training. This course addresses that requirement by offering advanced simulation exercises replicating real-time LNG tanker operations.
This course meets the requirements laid down in Regulation I/12, Sections A-I/12, B-I/12 and Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Convention and Code as amended in 2010, and is in full compliance with IMO Model Course 1.36.
Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to provide trainees with the knowledge, understanding, and proficiency (KUPs) necessary to demonstrate competence in LNG tanker cargo and ballast handling, as outlined in Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code, using an approved simulator.
Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be able to:
- Demonstrate practical competence in cargo handling procedures on LNG tankers during both normal and emergency operations.
- Show enhanced awareness of:
- The importance of proper pre-planning,
- The use of checklists,
- The need to adhere to established timescales during various LNG cargo and ballast handling operations.
- Consistently apply safe and proper operational procedures in simulated LNG tanker environments.
- Identify and troubleshoot typical cargo and ballast-related operational problems, enhancing decision-making skills on board.
- Make sound and timely decisions that promote ship safety and the protection of the marine environment.
The course also aims to improve the Seafarers ability to make effective contributions to:
- Safe shipboard operations,
- Environmental protection,
- Prevention of operational incidents during LNG cargo handling and ballasting.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
Aims:
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To provide participants with the knowledge and
practical skills required to safely and efficiently handle and
transport liquefied gas cargoes while adhering to international
regulations and best practices.
This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.35 for Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS-GAS) and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for deck officers. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
Objectives:
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Understand the properties and hazards of liquefied gas cargoes.
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Perform safe loading, discharging, and emergency procedures.
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Operate cargo handling systems, including reliquefaction and vapor management.
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Apply safety and environmental regulations during gas cargo operations.
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Manage emergencies effectively, including gas leaks and equipment failures.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.35 for Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS-GAS) and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for deck officers. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
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To enhance officers' knowledge and skills in safe chemical cargo handling, develop practical decision-making abilities in complex operational scenarios and ensure compliance with international safety and regulatory standards.
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This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.37 and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for maritime industry. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
Objectives:
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Equip officers with expertise in chemical properties, hazards, and compatibility.
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Reinforce safe practices for cargo operations, tank preparation, and emergency response.
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Familiarize officers with critical equipment and regulatory requirements for chemical cargo handling.
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Build confidence in managing real-world challenges through simulation-based training.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.37 for Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS-Chemical)) and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for maritime industry. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
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Aims:
The Liquid Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator (LCHS – Oil & Chemical) course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for the safe, efficient, and pollution-free handling of liquid cargoes—specifically oil and chemical cargoes—using advanced simulation techniques.
This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.37 IMO Model Course 2.06 and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for maritime industry. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
Objectives:
- Understand the properties and hazards of oil and chemical cargoes, including reactivity, toxicity, and flammability.
- Operate cargo handling systems and instrumentation, including pumps, valves, stripping systems, heating coils, inert gas systems, vapor return systems, and control panels.
- Perform safe and efficient cargo operations, including pre-loading, loading, topping off, discharging, line flushing, and tank stripping.
- Apply industry-standard checklists and operational plans, ensuring time management and procedural accuracy.
- Demonstrate compliance with safety, environmental, and pollution prevention regulations, including MARPOL and ISGOTT guidelines.
- Manage onboard emergencies, such as cargo spills, equipment failures, vapor leaks, and fire scenarios, using simulator-based drills.
- Calculate cargo quantities, ullage, trim, stability, draft, and hull stress to ensure safe carriage and structural integrity.
- Gain practical experience in identifying and resolving operational challenges encountered during cargo and ballast operations.
- Integrate behavioral competency assessment and bridge teamwork principles, as emphasized in SIRE 2.0, to enhance onboard performance and safety culture.
- Understand the SIRE 2.0 framework and its direct application to cargo and ballast handling, inspection readiness, and continual improvement onboard tankers.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.37 IMO Model Course 2.06 and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for maritime industry. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
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Aims:
The LCHS-OIL course aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in handling liquid cargo operations safely and efficiently. It ensures compliance with international standards and promotes a thorough understanding of equipment, safety protocols, and pollution prevention measures.
This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 2.06 and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for maritime industry. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
Objectives:
1. Familiarize participants with cargo operational equipment, instrumentation, and controls used in liquid cargo handling.
2. Enhance awareness of pre-planning procedures, including checklists and time management for various cargo operations.
3. Develop an understanding of safe and pollution-free cargo handling principles and practices.
4. Equip participants with the skills to calculate cargo quantities, stability, draft, and hull stress during operations.
5. Provide practical experience in identifying and solving operational challenges.
6. Conduct behavioural competency assessments to align with SIRE 2.0 requirements.
7. Familiarize participants with the SIRE 2.0 framework, including its relevance to cargo operations.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
This course is developed in accordance with IMO Model Course 2.06 for Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS-Oil) and is structured to meet internationally accepted standards for maritime industry. It incorporates key principles from relevant IMO guidelines and aligns with industry expectations, including SIRE 2.0 Part 1 – Section 3.3.3.
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