NOVIKONTAS TRAINING CENTER - LIQUID CARGO AND BALLAST WATER HANDLING ON LNG TANKERS (LICOS)

LIQUID CARGO AND BALLAST WATER HANDLING ON LNG TANKERS (LICOS)

Target group

This training course primary is intended for Masters, Chief Officers and mates who are engaged in liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker cargo and ballast handling operations.

Approval

The course covers all subject areas recommended by IMO Model Course 1.36 “Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator”.

Objectives of the course

A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to:

Plan and execute LNG tanker loading and unloading operations;
Demonstrate a practical knowledge
of LNG tankers and LNG tanker operations;
Demonstrate knowledge of the carriage of liquefied methane the precautions during loading and unloading and care during the voyage;
Demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting trim, stability and stress as applicable to LNG tankers;

Demonstrate a knowledge
of maritime law embodied
in international agreements
and conventions, with special
regard to:

– responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention
for Safety of Life at Sea;

– responsibilities under the International Convention for the prevention of Pollution
from ships as applicable to LNG tankers;

– methods and aids to prevent pollution
of the marine environment by LNG tankers.

Course contents

The Training Course covers the following topics:

Cargo planning, safe loading
and unloading cargoes;
Maintaining of the ship stability
and seaworthiness;
Study of the ship design and systems.

Cargo containment
and cargo handling systems;
Ship operating procedures
and emergency procedures;
Safety practices and equipment
General principles of cargo operations.

Income requirements

To be assigned on the training course, participant should present:

National passport;
National license
or educational diploma;
Advanced Training on Liquefied
Gas Tanker Operations.

Course limitations

The maximum number
of participants – 6 persons.

Duration of the training course

The duration of the training course
is 4 working days.

Price

The price is 550 EUR per person.

The course program

DAY 1

Familiarization with simulator:
– Types of LNG Ship Simulation
– Types of Containment System
– Pipeline Arrangement and Cargo/Ballast Systems
– Instrumentation and Controls
– LNG Simulator Operation
– Basic operations and procedures

Ballast Operations:
– General provisionsa
– Ballasting
– Deballasting

DAY 2

LNG Operation-Sequence Overview
(Dry-dock to Dry-dock);
Special Operations and Procedures:
– Final inspection
– Cargo Tanks Drying and Filling Insulation Spaces
– Inerting
– Gassing Up

DAY 3

Special Operations and Procedures (cont.)
– Cool-down (Cargo Tanks);
Cargo Operations:
– Loading Operations
– Loaded Passage
– Cool-down (Line) and Discharging
– Ballast Passage

DAY 4

Ship Operating Procedures:
– Warming Up
– Inerting
– Gas Freeing (Aeration)
– Evacuating (Creating Vacuum) Insulation
– Spaces

Operational Problems:
– Cargo and related
operations - normal working
– Introduction of system faults, malfunctions and accidents
– Remedial actions

Special course program

Special course program means
the alternative LNG Cargo Operations - Management Level (SIGTTO) course, which is best suited to those who already have some LNG experience
and follows the syllabus set out
by SIGTTO in their suggested LNG competence standard
(second edition 2008)
at the management level.

The course follows the same dry-dock to dry-dock voyage cycle as the LNG Tanker Operations course but includes a wider range of subjects as set out in the SIGTTO syllabus:

Familiarization and understanding
of LNG transportation requirements;
Manage and operate safety systems
and equipment;
Prepare and implement a detailed plan
for the entire cargo cycle;
Monitor and review cargo operations;
Plan for and manage cargo operations
under non-standard conditions;
Plan for and manage cargo operations
under emergency conditions;
Ensure the integrity of cargo containment, cargo equipment and cargo related spaces;
Awareness of the commercial aspects
of LNG transportation.

Note: during training course theoretical lessons are given using PowerPoint presentations,
practical tasks are conducted on SAFE Cargo - Liquefied Natural Gas Tanker Model (Membrane) - L3-DPA Simulations Group.

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