• SEPTEMBER 04 TO 13, 2024

• SEPTEMBER 18 TO 27, 2024

I. Competence: Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of liquefied gas cargoes

• Basic chemistry and physics of liquefied gases with reference to the information contained in Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

II. Competence: Take precautions to prevent hazards

• Hazards and control measures associated with liquefied gas tanker cargo operations 

• Monitoring and gas-detection systems, instruments and equipment

• Dangers of non-compliance with relevant rules/regulations

III. Competence: Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment

• Procedures to prevent pollution of the environment 

IV. Competence: Apply occupational health and safety precautions

• Safe working practices, including risk assessment and personal shipboard safety relevant to liquefied gas tankers

V. Competence: Ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations

• Design and characteristics of a liquefied gas tanker

• Loading, unloading, care and handling of cargo 

VI. Competence: Respond to emergencies

• Liquefied gas tanker emergency procedures

• Collision, grounding or spillage and envelopment of the ship in toxic or flammable vapour

• Medical first-aid procedures and antidotes onboard a liquefied gas tankers, with reference to the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG)

VII. Competence: Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

• MARPOL and other relevant IMO instruments, industry guidelines and port regulations 

• IBC and  IGC codes