Methanol Basic

Purpose

The purpose of this course is to equip the ship’s crew with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for the safe handling, usage, and emergency response related to methanol as a marine fuel.It covers methanol's properties, production, applications, health and safety, fire protection, and emergency response.The course aims to ensure the crew can effectively manage methanol dual fuel systems and execute bunkering operations safely.

Content

• Methanol Chemical & Physical Properties:Understanding methanol's key traits like volatility, toxicity, and flammability.
• Methanol as a Marine Fuel:Exploring production methods and the widespread application of methanol in various industries, including its role as a marine fuel. Examining the benefits and challenges of methanol in the context of maritime decarbonization.
• Health and Safety:Addressing the health risks associated with methanol and appropriate safety measures.
• Fire Protection:Learning specific strategies for preventing and managing methanol fires.
• Emergency Response:Preparing for and responding to methanol-related incidents.
• Methanol Dual Fuel System Overview:Gaining insights into the components and design considerations of methanol fuel systems.

• Bunkering Operations & Experience:Detailing the procedures for safe methanol transfer from different sources to ship.

  Objectives

• Describe Methanol’s Properties and Risks:Identify and explain methanol's volatility, vapor density, toxicity, corrosivity, solubility, flammability, and flashpoint, and their implications for maritime applications.
• Assess Methanol as a Sustainable Marine Fuel:Outline methods of producing methanol from various sources and discuss its applications, focusing on its use as a marine fuel.Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using methanol in marine propulsion, including its environmental impacts.
• Implement Health and Safety Measures:Apply comprehensive health and safety protocols for managing methanol exposure, including the use of personal protective equipment and first aid procedures.
• Manage Fire Risks and Emergency Situations:Develop proficiency in fire prevention, control, and emergency response techniques specific to methanol incidents.
• Understand Methanol Dual Fuel Systems:Understand the components and operation of dual fuel systems on ships, including safety and technical considerations.
• Conduct Safe Bunkering Operations:Perform methanol bunkering operations safely and efficiently, adhering to all relevant regulations and best practices.