Advance Training for Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

Day 1
0830 1000 Introduction and Enrolment
1000 1100 International and National Regulations and codes of pratice
Lecturer to go through PowerPoint on International and national Regulations.
After the session the candidate will be able to understand the relevant
regulations, conventions and code of practice as they apply to Gas tankers.
Have knowledge of legal implications, responsibilities and consequences. And
have knowledge of use of the IGC code, and other industry guidelines.
1100 1330 Properties of Liquefied Gases
Lecturer to go through PowerPoint on Properties of Liquefied Gases.
After the session the candidate will be able to understand the molecular
structure of common hydro carbon and chemical gases. The relations between
molecular structure and physical properties of these gases. Have knowledge
of four states of matter, liquid and vapour densities, classification hydrocarbon
and chemical gases, Saturated & Unsaturated Vapour Pressure, Critical
Temperature and Pressure, dew point and bubble point, diffusion and mixing
of gases, Brittle Fracture, Composition of Liquefied Gases.
1330 1400 Lunch

1400 1500 Properties of Liquefied Gases

Lecturer to go through PowerPoint on Properties of Liquefied Gases
After the session the candidate will be able to understand relationship
between temperature and pressure, simple gas laws,
Have knowledge of compression of gases, reliquefication and refrigeration of
gases, Mollier Diagram, Roll Over, Compatibility/segregation, reactivity,
corrosivity, lubrication of compressors, hydrate formation, Polymerisation,
basic thermodynamics, VCM, Butadiene (polymerizing cargoes)

1500 1700 Safe Operational Practices

Lecturer to go through Power Point on Safe Operational Practices.
After the session the candidate will be able to understand Flammability, Flash
Point, Auto ignition temperature, Flammable Limits, Effect of IG on
flammability, Ignition sources (precautions for Hot & Cold work), static
electricity, Electric equipment for hazardous area, Electrical safety.
Day 2
0830 1100 Safe Operational Practices
Lecturer to go through Power Point on Safe Operational Practices.
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After the session the candidate will have the knowledge of health hazards /
toxicity associated with the cargo, understanding of the TLV system of
measuring exposure limits. TLV values of various gases, Effects and
precautions of frostbite, Oxygen deficiency, Precautions when entering
Enclosed Spaces, Jettisoning of cargo, Preventing Pollution, Information
available on Material Safety Data Sheets.

1100 1200 Safety Equipment

Lecturer to go through Power Point on Safety Equipment.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge of Safety Equipment to be
carried on board Gas carriers as per the IGC code. Use of appropriate PPE,
Respiratory protection, EEBD, SCBA, Decontamination showers, First Aid
equipment.
1200 1330 Gas detection Equipment
Lecturer to go through PowerPoint on Gas Detection Equipment.
After the session the candidate will have appreciation of types of instruments
and their operating principles; calibration and maintenance of oxygen
analysers, explosive meter, tank scopes, dragger tubes, personal gas
detectors, Fixed gas detection system.
1330 1400 Lunch

1400 1700 Gas Carrier Design

Lecturer to go through Power Point on Gas Carrier design.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge of types of gas carriers,
cargo containment system designs being used on Gas Carriers. The types of
insulation, and designed pressure and temperature. Ship Survival capability
requirements.

Day 3
0830 1000 Gas Carrier Design
Lecturer to go through Power Point on Gas Carrier design.

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After the session the candidate will have knowledge of Gas carrier general
layout and requirements.
1000 1330 Cargo Equipment
Lecturer to go through Power Point on Cargo Equipment.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge of the construction and
operation of the types of cargo pumps used on Gas Carriers, Precautions to
prevent seizing due to hydrates, design and operation of relief valves on cargo
tanks and cargo piping, expansion devices, flame screens, Gas dangerous
zones, Emergency Shut Down systems, construction of cargo heaters,
vapourizers, compressors, condensers, liquid separators, inter-stage cooler.
1330 1400 Lunch
1400 1600 Cargo Equipment
Lecturer to go through Power Point on Cargo Equipment.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge of the LNG boil off and
use of cargo as a fuel, design and construction of Inert Gas Generator, level
gauges, level alarms, instrumentation and use of electrical equipment in gas
hazardous areas, Custody Transfer System onboard LNG ships.
1600 1700

Cargo Calculations
Lecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge to perform cargo
measurements and calculations of liquid phase, vapour phase, OBQ, ROB and
boil off cargo calculations.

Day 4
0830 1330 Cargo Operational Cycle
Lecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise and Advance Gas tanker
Simulation Equipment to familiarise the candidates with Gas tanker
Operations.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge of processes of drying,
inerting, gassing up, cooling down, loading, cargo conditioning (Sea passage),
unloading procedure., ballasting, stripping.
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1330 1400 Lunch

1400 1700 Cargo Operational Cycle
Lecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise and Advance Gas tanker
Simulation Equipment to familiarise the candidates with Gas tanker
Operations.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge of Filling limits and
reference temperature, ballast system, boil-off system, effect of bulk liquid
cargoes on trim, stability and structural integrity, Ship-Shore interface, Ship to
ship transfer.
Day 5
0830 1130 Emergency Procedures & Fire Fighting
Lecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise, Role play and Advance Gas
tanker Simulation Equipment to familiarise the candidates with Emergency
procedures.
After the session the candidate will have knowledge of alarms and emergency
shut down systems, actions in case of Gas Fires, role of safety officers,
information and communication structures, actions in the event of collision,
stranding, spillage, cargo tank leakage. Ship contingency planning, legal
requirements, drills , training and practice, Ship shore liaison, Emergency
towing off pendents, Fire fighting on liquefied gas tankers, Enclosed space
rescue, First aid and use of MFAG.

1130 -1230

Quiz and Certificate Issue

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Tel. 0044-1415542248 Email- enquiries@glasgowmaritimeacademy.com www.glasgowmaritimeacademy.com