Purpose

The purpose of this course is to introduce the participants to LNG cargo handling. This includes the properties of LNG, the cargo containment system and the associated cargo machinery. The course should also give the participants specific knowledge of their duties and responsibilities. Standard cargo handling procedures are used but more specific procedures can be incorporated, for example, from loading/discharge ports.

Contents

• LNG properties
• Vessel layout
• Cargo machinery
• Inerting & gassing up
• Tank cool-down
• Line cool-down & arm cool-down
• Commence loading
• Complete loading inclusive. stagger & ballast
• Laden voyage & ballast voyage
• Commence discharge
• Complete discharge

 

Objective

• To put theory into practice
• To understand the physical properties of LNG
• To be able to perform safe cargo operations
• To be able to line – up the cargo system
• To operate the cargo machinery

 

Admission Requirements

It is recommended that all deck officers and cargo and gas engineers participate. Engineers are also welcome. It is recommended that participants already have a STCW V/1 course.

Duration

Five days

Participants

Maximum six

Language

The course will be conducted in English, however if all participants speak Danish, this will be the spoken language.

 

Venue

Maersk Training Svendborg
 

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