LNG AS MARINE FUEL

AIMS:

The course aims to equip maritime professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to safely operate LNG-powered vessels, covering fuel handling, safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

OBJECTIVES:

• Understand LNG as Fuel: Learn LNG properties, hazards, and environmental benefits compared to traditional fuels.
• Comprehend LNG Systems: Understand the design, storage, and operational requirements of LNG fuel systems. 
•  Apply Operational Limits: Learn to calculate and apply loading limits and manage LNG tank capacities. 
•  Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks in LNG bunkering and fuel management operations. 
•  Regulatory Compliance: Understand and apply the IGF Code and other relevant LNG safety regulations. 
•  Implement Procedures: Develop SOPs for LNG bunkering, storage, and operational management. Crew 
•  Training: Ensure crew readiness with proper training on LNG operations, hazards, and emergency procedures. 
•  Maintenance Knowledge: Learn maintenance practices for LNG systems and related equipment. Fuel 
•  Supply Management: Manage LNG supply contracts and operational challenges in charter agreements. 
•  Dry-Docking and Surveying: Understand procedures for dry-docking and LNG vessel inspections.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Overview
2. Initial LNG Considerations
3. Regulatory Compliance
4. Design Considerations
5. Operational Considerations
6. LNG Bunkering