LNG and LPG Loading Carrier

This course covers LNG and LPG carriers, including the system from the tank to the ship, equipment involved, and vapor recovery. It discusses loading arms, their types, and operations such as ship connection, cooling, and draining. Safety features like ship-to-shore interfaces, emergency shutdown, and surge protection are addressed. The course also includes information on marine facilities for gas carrier berthing and basic marine operations from ship arrival to departure. Lastly, it highlights the distinctions between LNG and LPG loading systems.

Target Audience

Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.

You Will Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Explain the loading system from storage tank to ship's tanks.
• Describe loading arms.
• Identify different types of LNG carriers, capacities, and loading jetty capabilities.
• Describe the loading schedule in relation to LNG tank inventories.
• Understand LNG carrier compatibility requirements, and berthing parameters.
• List shore side and ship side preloading checks and tests.
• List the typical order of operational steps required for LNG Carrier loading.
• Know the typical loading size and rate of an LNG loading arm.
• Describe custody transfer process and the importance of accurate measurements.
• Identify storage and loading losses and vapor recovery.
• Understand how the value of energy content is calculated.
• Describe ship to shore communications.
• Discuss LNG carrier arrival and departure notifications.
• Explain the roles of the Master, Pilot, Marine co-ordinators and surveyors during LNG loading activities.
• Describe carrier ballasting and ballasting restrictions during loading operations.
• Understand tugboat requirements for berthing, unberthing, and standby.
• Distinguish LPG loading systems in comparison to LNG loading systems.
• Summarize key safety aspects of LNG and LPG carrier loading.
• List safety hazards associated with LNG Carrier loading.

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