LNG FUEL GAS OPERATIONS
TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICAL SKILLS OF THOSE PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE HANDLING OF LNG ON VESSELS USING LNG AS A MARINE FUEL.
THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON ENSURING UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRINCIPLES INVOLVED, AND THE UNDERTAKING OF ALL OPERATIONS RELATING TO THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LNG AND ITS USE AS A FUEL, IN A SAFE AND EFFICIENT MANNER.
THE COURSE IS CONDUCTED USING A 'STATE OF THE ART' LIQUID GAS OPERATIONS SIMULATOR.
Who is it for:
Designed for all officers and personnel who will sail on board vessels that are using LNG as a fuel, but specifically aimed at those who will be responsible for the safe planning and execution of the operations related to the fuel on board such vessels. The course will also be suitable for anybody in the industry who wish to acquire a better understanding of the operations and equipment associated with using LNG as a fuel.
Syllabus: The course encompasses all the subjects related to the undertaking of all the operations that may be conducted within the LNG Fuel Gas Handling system in a typical drydock to drydock voyage cycle, including the commencement and completion of a bunkering operation. As such the course covers all the theory and practical knowledge required for each subject area and the competence requirements as defined by SGMF where applicable including:
- Review of Gas Laws and Properties of LNG
- Preparation for the bunkering of LNG including, Inerting, Gassing Up (if applicable) and Cooldown
- Fuel Storage Systems
- Undertaking of Bunkering operations, including prepartion, transfer and post transfer
- Operation of the Fuel Gas Handling Systems for pressure management and supply of gas to consumers
- Preparation for maintence including Warming Up and Gas Freeing of all and parts of the FGHS.
- Emergency procedures
Methodology: This is an intensive course that uses a blended learning approach of a combination of lectures to cover the underpinning theoretical knowledge, practical exercises conducted using the real time Liquid Gas Handling simulator (G-Sim), de-briefing sessions and guided study where appropriate. Regular assessments are conducted throughout and have to be successfully completed for the full certificate to be awarded.
Certification: Upon completion and a successful assessment the delegate will receive a certificate issued by GTT Training Ltd.
Duration: 4 days
Location: The course can be conducted ONLINE, or at one of our partner training facilities.
For the online option, tuition is provided via a video meeting application (Zoom). Access to the full functionality of the simulator is provided via an internet browser enabling the attendee to undertake the course from any location using a PC, Mac or Android device.
Schedule Available on request.
Price: £1,760 (excl VAT) per delegate. Discounts are available for advanced and block bookings. Please contact us for details
Dates Available for 2024
This course is run on demand. To register your interest or enquire about a dedicated course please complete the form below.
Payments: Upon confirmation that a course will run GTT Training Ltd will issue an invoice using the details provided on the registration form. Except when separate arrangements have been agreed in advance, full payment will be required within 30 days of the invoice date, or prior to the commencement date of the course, whichever is earlier. Payment should be made into the GTT Training Ltd account as per the instructions on the invoice(s). Payments can also be made by credit card or PayPal, please follow the instructions on the invoice. Please ensure your correct method of payment is entered on the registration form.
Contact: If you have any questions or require some further information on this course please complete and submit the form below or Phone: +44 (0)7741 581433