Modules

Introduction To Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers

• What is LNG
• Properties of Methane & LNG
• World Energy Demand
• History of LNG Shipping
• LNG Ships
• Materials and Strength of Ships
• Gas Carrier Rules & Regulations
• Liquefied Gas Carriers
• LNG as a Marine fuel

International Code For The Construction & Equipment Of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases In Bulk (IGC CODE)

• Brief Description of International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
• The LGC Code
• Gad, LNG Properties and Definitions
• Ship Survival Capability
• Ship Arrangements for LNG Ships

LNG Carrier Design And Construction

• LNG Carrier Design Factors
• LNG Carrier Market Supply
• Hull Form Selection
• LNG Containment Selection
• Boil Off Gas Handling
• LNG Carrier Propulsion Selection
• LNG Containment Systems

LNG Containment Systems

• LNG Containment Systems
• GTT Mark III LNG Tank Systems
• GTT NO96 LNG Tank System
• Moss Spherical Tank
• IHI SPB Tanks
• Other LNG Containment Designs

Carrier Propulsion Systems

• Factors for Choosing Propulsion Plant for LNG Carriers
• Steam Turbine Propulsion Plant
• Ultra High Pressure and Temperature Turbines Dual Fuel Diesel Electric
• MEGI (2 Stroke) and 4 Stroke DF Man Engines
• Coges Plant (Combined Gas Turbine Electric & Steam)
• Other alternative Propulsion Systems

LNG Cargo Operations

• Ship Shore Compatibility
• Mooring and Fendering Installations
• Cargo Operation Procedures
• Ship Shore Emergency Shut Down Systems

Custody Transfer

• What is Custody Transfer?
• Measurement Operations
• Automation, Safety and Control Systems
• High Voltage Electric Plant on LNG Ships

LNG Accidents

• Physical Hazards of LNG
• Human Factor Issues in the Marine Industry
• LNG Accidents
• Guidance on Risk Analysis & Safety on LNG Spills
• Mitigation of Risk LNG Ship Management

LNG Ship Management

• Ship Management System Requirements
• Training and Certification of Seafarers
• International Safety Management Code (ISM)
• The Maritime Labour Convention 2006
• Duties of a Ship Superintendent

Flag and Port State Control

• Port State Control
• Regions and Co-Operation Between Port States
• Port State Control Inspections
• Deficiencies and Detentions
• Commercial Implications of Port State Detentions
• Maritime Labour Convention

LNG Ship Inspections

• Annual Surveys
• Surveys During Construction of LNG Ships
• Surveys After Construction of LNG Ships
• SIRE Inspections
• Buyers Inspections

Firefighting on LNG Ships

• General Discussion of Fire Safety
• Sources of Ignition
• Fire Suppression
• Fire Control Plans

Classification Societies And LNG Carriers

• Definition of Classification Society
• History of Classification Societies
• International Association of Classification Societies
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• Lloyds Register (LR)
• Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)
• Periodical Surveys of Cargo Installations on LNG Ships
• Current Status of LNG Carriers