Objective

This course provides training for personnel seeking qualification under Section A-V/1-2 of the STCW Code, with specific duties related to the loading, discharging, transport, or handling of liquefied gas cargoes.

It consists of an advanced training programme designed to meet the operational responsibilities of the participants, covering topics such as liquefied gas tanker safety, fire prevention and firefighting, pollution prevention, operational practices, and obligations under applicable legislation and regulations.

The course fully complies with the competence requirements specified in the table of Section A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code, as well as the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.05 – "Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations."

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to safely and effectively perform their duties related to the loading, discharging, care during transit, and handling of liquefied gas cargoes on board these vessels. They will contribute to safer and more efficient cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers, enhancing both shipboard safety and environmental protection.

• Knowledge of liquefied gas tanker design, systems and equipment
• Knowledge of pump theory and characteristics, including types of cargo pumps and their safe operation
• Knowledge of the effect of bulk liquid cargoes on trim and stability and structural integrity
• Proficiency in tanker safety culture and implementation of safety management system
• Proficiency to apply safe preparations, procedures and checklists for all cargo operations
• Proficiency to perform cargo measurements and calculations
• Proficiency to manage and supervise personnel with cargo related responsibilities
• Knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry and physics and the relevant definitions related to the safe carriage of liquefied gases in bulk in ships
• Understanding the information contained in a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Knowledge and understanding of the hazards and control measures associated with liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
• Proficiency to calibrate and use monitoring and gas-detection systems, instruments and equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of dangers of non-compliance with relevant rules/regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of safe working practices, including risk assessment and personal shipboard safety relevant to liquefied gas tankers
• Knowledge and understanding of liquefied gas tanker emergency procedures
• Actions to be taken following collision, grounding or spillage and envelopment of the ship in toxic or flammable vapour
• Knowledge of medical first-aid procedures and antidotes on board liquefied gas tankers, with reference to the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG)
• Understanding of procedures to prevent pollution of the environment
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and other relevant IMO instruments, industry guidelines and port regulations as commonly applied
• Proficiency in the use of the IBC and IGC Codes and related documents
• Case studies