Basic Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

Training format

Lectures and presentations for theoretical training, competency demonstrations, and testing.

Course approved

Maritime Administration of Ukraine
American Bureau of Shipping Academy
Republic of Panama
Republic of Liberia
Republic of the Marshall Islands

For whom

The course is designed for the command and rank-and-file personnel of liquefied gas tankers involved in cargo operations: captains, chief officers, engineers, and specialists working on vessels transporting liquefied gases.

Teaching language

English
Russian
Ukrainian

Duration

Seat restriction

The course "Basic Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations", also known as "Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations — Basic Level (LGTCO)", is designed to train tanker crews in the fundamentals of safe cargo operations. The course covers the physical and chemical properties of cargoes, safety culture, safe work procedures and methods, emergency response actions, and marine environmental pollution prevention. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective and safe cargo operations on tankers using the specialized Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator.

STCW Standards: Convention, section V/1-2, paragraphs 1, 2, Code, section A-V/1-2, paragraph 1, Code, section B-V/1-2.

On the course you will learn to

Introduction

The importance of complying with STCW standards.

Basic Principles and Characteristics of Liquefied Gas Tankers

Types of liquefied gas tankers.
Construction of tankers.
Characteristics of cargoes (LNG, LPG).

Technology of Liquefied Gas Transportation

Main stages of transportation.
Loading and unloading processes.
Storage and transportation systems.

Safety Systems and Emergency Procedures

Safety measures when working with gases.
Prevention and response to emergencies.
- Identification of emergency situations.
- Emergency response procedures.
- Evacuation and rescue plans.
Emergency procedures and action plans.

Equipment for Transporting Liquefied Gases

Transportation equipment (pumps, compressors, vaporizers).
Inert gas systems.
Gas measurement and control systems.

Regulations and Standards

International and national norms and rules.
STCW Code, sections A-V/1-2 and B-V/1-2.
Environmental standards and pollution prevention requirements.

Cargo Operations

Loading, unloading, and cargo management.
Monitoring and controlling the condition of the cargo.
- Cargo condition monitoring systems.
- Methods of control and assessment of condition.
Pollution prevention and leak control.

Issuing certificates

Certificate of qualified specialist.

Level of instructor-teachers

Course instructors possess high levels of qualification and experience, meeting international requirements of the amended STCW Code. Instructors have higher maritime education and significant experience working on sea-going vessels, including tankers; they have experience working in training centers; and have completed specialized courses for operations on liquefied gas tankers.

Compliance with international conventions

This course meets the international standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and is regulated by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW):

Convention, section V/1-2, paragraphs 1, 2.
Code, section A-V/1-2, paragraph 1.
Code, section B-V/1-2.

Explanation of Standards

STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) — International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Convention, section V/1-2: Includes rules regarding the requirements for the training and certification of tanker crew members transporting dangerous goods, including liquefied gases. Paragraphs 1 and 2 describe general requirements.
Code, section A-V/1-2: Contains mandatory minimum requirements for the competence of tanker crews transporting liquefied gases. Paragraph 1 describes the main requirements for training and competence.
Code, section B-V/1-2: Includes recommended procedures and guidelines for fulfilling the mandatory requirements outlined in section A-V/1-2.

Material and technical support of the course

Theoretical classes are conducted in classrooms equipped with educational materials and demonstration tools. The course uses the Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator, a high-tech platform for training maritime specialists working with liquid cargoes. The simulator allows for the modeling of loading, unloading, and handling processes for various types of cargoes, including gases. Trainees can manage cargo operations in conditions as close to real as possible, ensuring deep understanding and practical experience. The simulator also allows for emergency situation training, helping to develop skills for rapid and effective response to various emergencies on board.

Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator

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