Basic Liquefied Gas Operation (STCW)

Course Description

This course is aimed at Officers and Ratings assigned to specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on a Liquefied Natural Gas Tanker and is a mandatory requirement under STCW Regulation V/1-2.

Course Content

On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Identify types of gas carriers and their general arrangement
  • Understand the properties and characteristics of gases
  • Identify piping systems and cargo handling equipment
  • Apply care of cargo when loading, unloading or during transit
  • Carry out tank cleaning, purging, gas freeing and inerting
  • Understand and prevent hazards including electrostatic charge and use of the emergency shutdown (ESD)
  • Respond to emergencies
Entry Standards

Serving Officer or Rating on a Liquified Gas Tanker, some Maritime Administrations may specify an additional requirement to have served or serve at least three months of approved sea going service on a Liquified Gas Tanker.

Facilities

Classroom, Videos, Gas Simulator – G-Sim DNV approved Class A Liquid Cargo Handling

Simulator (ME-GI, DFDE and Steam Turbine models)

Teaching Method

Classroom lecture, videos, various examples, simulated cargo exercises

Guidelines

STCW A-V/1-2-1, The ISM Code, IMO Model Course 1.04

Course Duration

5 days

Assessment

Knowledge and Practical assessments.

Certification

Attendance certificate on successful completion of assessments.

Venue

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

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