Cambridge
Academy
In London

For all vessel operators, the issue of environmental pollution is becoming increasingly problematic. The requirements to comply with MARPOL Annex 6 have made air pollution one of the areas which ship owners and operators will have to address. Using LNG as a fuel is one way to reduce airborne pollution from ships. It also has different problems to address when operating a vessel with LNG on-board as a fuel. This training course is intended to highlight these issues and provide a means to manage them. The IGF Code details the requirements of ships using LNG as a bunker fuel, and this Petro Knowledge training course will provide an insight into the means to comply with that code

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·        Understand why using LNG fuel can be beneficial Manage the use of LNG fuel on ships Communicate with bunker terminals and suppliers

·        Manage any emergencies involving LNG fuel

·        Understand the different fuel system configurations

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

·        Senior Management with high-level responsibility for vessel operations

·         Fleet Managers

·        Technical Managers Vessel personnel

·        Personnel at the vessel/ bunker facility interface

Course Outlines

Day 1: Definitions of Liquefied Gases and Associated Regulations:

·         IGF Code Defining

·         LNG Fuel Properties of LNG Combustion properties

·        Pollution characteristics Understanding Cryogenics Production and properties of LNG Components of LNG

Day 2: Health Safety and Environmental Issues and Combustion Theory:

·         Thermodynamic Laws Methane Number/

·        Knocking Gas detection Methods Electrostatic issues Toxicity Health and Safety Environmental Hazards

Day 3: Managing LNG Fuels in a Safe Manner:

·        Brittle fracture

·        Fuel Storage systems

·         Tank Gauging systems

·        Safety Devices Fuel system arrangements Managing LNG as a fuel

Day 4: LNG Bunkering Systems and Their Operational Use:

·        Physical layouts Onboard containment systems

·        Electrical safety Hazardous zones Fuel transfer process Safety plans and instructions Bunker Checklists Inerting warm-up and cooldown

Day 5: SIMOPs Emergency Response and ESD Systems:

·         Bunkering installations SIMOPs

·         Emergency response Protective clothing Repair and maintenance issues

·         Emergency Shut Down Safety Management System Dealing with health issues (Cold Burns)