This training course will highlight:

• Design and operational characteristics of ships subject to the IGF Code
• Precautions to minimise and manage hazards on a ship subject to the IGF Code
• Precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
• Monitoring and controlling compliance with legislative requirements
• Application of occupational health and safety measures

What are the Goals? 

By the end of this BTS training course, participants will learn to:

• Understand why using LNG fuel can be beneficial
• Manage the use of LNG fuel on ships
• Communicate with bunker terminals and suppliers
• Manage any emergencies involving LNG fuel
• Understand the different fuel system configurations

Who is this Training Course for? 

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit any person who deals with any aspect of LNG fuel used in ship operations. This may not be direct involvement but may require individuals particularly at a higher level who should understand the issues with using LNG as a fuel. In particular: 

• Senior Management with high level responsibility for vessel operations
• Fleet Managers
• Technical Managers
• Vessel personnel
• Personnel at the vessel/ bunker facility interface

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day One: Definitions of Liquefied Gases and Associated Regulations 

• IGF Code
• Defining LNG Fuel
• Properties of LNG
• Combustion properties
• Pollution characteristics
• Understanding Cryogenics
• Production and properties of LNG
• Components of LNG

 Day Two: Health Safety and Environmental Issues and Combustion Theory 

• Thermodynamic Laws
• Methane Number/ Knocking
• Gas detection Methods
• Electrostatic issues
• Toxicity
• Health and Safety
• Environmental Hazards

 Day Three: Managing LNG Fuels in a Safe Manner 

• Brittle fracture
• Fuel Storage systems
• Tank Gauging systems
• Safety Devices
• Fuel system arrangements
• Managing LNG as a fuel

 Day Four: LNG Bunkering Systems and their Operational use 

• Physical layouts
• Onboard containment systems
• Electrical safety
• Hazardous zones
• Fuel transfer process
• Safety plans and instructions
• Bunker Checklists
• Inerting warm up and cooldown

 Day Five: SIMOPs Emergency Response and ESD Systems 

• Bunkering installations
• SIMOPs
• Emergency response
• Protective clothing
• Repair and maintenance issues
• Emergency Shut Down
• Safety Management System
• Dealing with health issues (Cold Burns)

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 75% of the total course duration.