Alternative Marine Fuels Short Course | Maritime Training Academy

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About Alternative Marine Fuels

This course delves deeper into the subject of alternative marine fuels and providing fundamental knowledge on alternative marine fuels including; Liquefied Nitrogen Gas, Hydrogen, Methanol and Biomethane, Bioethanol and Biodiesel, Ammonia and Battery Powered Marine Systems.

On successful completion of the module you will be rewarded with a Certificate in ‘Alternative Marine Fuels’.

Duration:
6 months

Modules:
1 in total

Cost:
£295

Assessment:
10 Multiple Choice Questions

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Alternative Marine Fuels Short Course includes:

Flexible Study Duration: Enjoy 6 months of online access, allowing you to study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

Learning Format: 100% online, with access to our student learning portal.

Assessment: Complete a 20 multiple choice online assessment when you have completed your studies.

Certification: Upon successful completion students receive a digital PDF certificate. A printed certificate completion pack is also available upon request.

Digital Course Badge: Upon successful completion students will receive an exclusive course badge for use on business cards, LinkedIn profiles and website(s)!

Short Course - £295

Ideal for anyone looking to get an introduction to the industry.

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Alternative Marine Fuels Curriculum: One Module

The online course consists of 1 module that must be completed within 6 months. The module consists of text, charts and pictures to help with your learning and 20 multiple choice questions which you are expected to pass by 70%.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Introduction – LNG Marine Fuels
Evolution of LNG
LNG Properties
LNG Composition
LNG Advantages and Disadvantages
LNG and Marine Infrastructure Requirements
LNG Primary Marine Systems Overview

Hydrogen and Marine Systems

Types of Hydrogen
Hydrogen Production
Production of Hydrogen Using a Steam Methane Reformer
Hydrogen Associated with Marine Systems
Hydrogen Advantages and Disadvantages
Hydrogen Fire Protection and Extinguishing Systems
Hydrogen: The Future

Methanol and Marine Systems

Methanol
Production of Methanol
Advantages and Disadvantages of Methanol
Hazards Associated with Methanol
Methanol Fire Protection and Extinguishing Systems

Biomethane (Biogas)

What is Biomethane?
The Production of Biomethane
Biogas/Biomethane – Fuel for Ships
Advantages and Disadvantages of Biomethane
Hazards of Biomethane
Biomethane – Firefighting

(Bio) Ethanol

The Difference between Ethanol and Bioethanol
Production of Bioethanol and Descriptive Overview
Bioethanol as a Fuel for Ships
(Bio) Ethanol Advantages and Disadvantages
Hazards of (Bio) Ethanol
Firefighting and Fire Protection

Diodiesel

Biodiesel as a Fuel for Ships
Biodiesel Advantages and Disadvantages
Marine Propulsion Systems – Biodiesel Hazards
Biodiesel Fire Protection and Extinguishing Systems

Ammonia

Types of Ammonia
Ammonia Advantages and Disadvantages
Hazards of Ammonia as an Alternative Marine Fuel
Ammonia Fire Protection and Extinguishing Systems

Battery-Powered Marine Systems

Types of Batteries
Types of Hybrid (Battery) Propulsion Systems
Marine Propulsion Batteries Advantages and Disadvantages
(Li-ion) Battery Hazards
Battery Fire Protection and Extinguishing Systems
The Future of Batteries

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Meet the Course Author

Ian Bryant

My career spans 40+ years from all operating stages to Chief Engineer on a variety of vessels which include crude and product tankers to offshore assets which include drilling rigs.

More recently from 2002 formed an independent offshore consultancy company carrying out a range of consultancy work including training/ competency for blue chip LNG ships & facilities/ offshore drilling/ offshore wind energy companies.

Other aspects of work include operations manuals for offshore and shipping assets as well as Failure Mode Effect Critical Analysis (FMECAs) for well-known offshore companies.

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