Who is it for:
Designed for all officers and personnel who will sail on board vessels that will perform STS operations, particularly for LNG Carriers. It is also relevant for those persons who will be responsible for the safe planning and preparation of the STS operations incuding Port and harbour authorities, STS service companies and Ship Management Superintendents.

The course will also be suitable for anybody in the LNG industry who wishes to acquire a better understanding of STS operations and the equipment and processes used.

Syllabus: This course can be run as a one day standalone course. The course is also included on the third day of the FSRU Systems and STS Operations course. The course is designed to to improve the knowledge, understanding and skills of those persons who will be engaged in ship to ship transfer operations.

The main areas of focus include the reasons for undertaking STS and then the procedures for the preparation, planning and risk assessments that have to be implemented, taking into account the roles and responsibilities of all parties and the responses that may have to be implemented in the event of an emergency. The cours includes comparisons between the operations conducted in both the LNG and Oil industries and why there may be differences in approach.

The main subjects covered include:

• Reasons for an STS
• Applicable Regulations
• Roles & responsibilities of those involved
• Risk assessment
• STS planning and equipment
• Mooring operations and the associated risks
• LNG transfer operations
• STS best practices including a comparison between the industries
• Emergency response planning

Methodology: Mixture of lectures and discussion

Certification: Upon completion each delegate will receive a certificate issued by GTT Training.

Duration: 1 day

Location: Can be provided 'ONLINE' or at a time or place of your convenience (travel restriction permitting)

Schedule: On request

Price: £400 per person (ex VAT)

To Enquire for a course: Complete and submit the form at the bottom of the page..

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