TRAINING RECORD BOOK LNG SHIPPING

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1 TRAINING RECORD BOOK LNG SHIPPING Training Record Book for LNG Shipping - Deck

2 Training Record Book This document is provided as an example of a training record book. Users are free to modify this document as required. 2

3 Table of Contents 1. Personal Details Introduction Guidance for the Trainee - For Completing this Training Record Book Guidance for the Master and Duly Authorised Officers Ship Service Record Shipboard Training Officer/Master Review Training Record Book

4 1. Personal Details (Full) of Birth Passport Number Seaman s Identity Book Number PHOTO Home Address Change of Address 1 Signature of the Candidate.... TRAINING RECORD BOOK of issue:.... Any other details the Candidate may wish to record (e.g. Next of Kin, contact details etc.): This TRAINING RECORD BOOK is the property of the Candidate whose details appear above. If found, please return it to the latest address shown. 4

5 2. Introduction Insert company specific text 5

6 3. Guidance for the Trainee - For Completing this Training Record Book Insert company specific text 6

7 4. Guidance for the Master and Duly Authorised Officers Insert company specific text Details of Officers Authorised to make entries in this TRAINING RECORD BOOK. 1. 7

8 5. Ship Service Record Ship IMO Number Type Membrane/ Moss GRT KW/Stm/ Mtr/DFDE Rank/ Capacity Joined (dd/mm/yyyy) Sea Time Left (dd/mm/yyyy) Months Days Signature of Master 8

9 6. Shipboard Training Officer/Master Review Ship Training Officer and Initials Training Officer s Comments Master s & Initials Comments 9

10 Training Record Book S.No. I FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING 1.1 Physics and Chemistry Have an awareness of the physics relating to the change of state of fluids Latent heat Heat and energy transfer Refrigeration and liquefaction of gases Critical temperature Diffusion and mixing of gases Know and understand the Gas Laws and how they are applicable to LNG operations Pressure and temperature relationship Know and understand the physics relating to the change of state of the various components involved in relation to LNG Assuming atmospheric pressure, temperatures at which following components change from vapour to liquid: Butane Propane Ethane Methane Nitrogen Behaviour of CO 2 relative to other components Know and understand the principles involved in the changing of tank atmospheres Know the physics involved in the piston purge effect and stratification Know the methods that can be used to change tank atmospheres Know which method should be used and explain why Have an awareness of the parameters for Inert Gas Oxygen content CO content CO 2 content Dew point The meaning of dew point Know the importance of dew point in cargo operations 10

11 1.1.7 Know and understand the principles used during tank cool down process Know the principles for heat transfer Know the principles for latent heat 1.2 Principles of Design Have an awareness of main design principles Be aware of the principles for protection of cargo containment systems Know and understand the main design principles Know and understand the principles for protection of cargo containment systems 1.3 Regulations and Guidance Have an awareness of the applicable regulations IGC Code Classification Society Regulations Flag State Regulations Know the relevant regulatory requirements for containment system and cargo related operations IGC Code Classification Society Regulations Flag State Regulations Have an awareness of industry and organisational guidance publications available Liquefied Gas Handling Principles ISGOTT ICS Liquefied Gas Tanker Safety Guide Safety Management System Have an awareness of industry sources of guidance and advice LNG Operations in Port Areas Ship Vetting and it s application to LNG Liquefied Gas Fire Hazard Management LNG Terminal Information Web Portal 1.4 Principles of Tank Atmospheres Know the definitions relating to tank atmospheres Flammability range UEL LEL Critical dilution 11

12 1.5 Properties of Materials Have an awareness of the materials that are used in the construction of LNG carriers and their properties which make them suitable for use Brittleness Co-efficient of expansion Know and understand the materials that are used in the construction of LNG carriers Where individual materials are used Repair methods 1.6 Hazards of LNG and Relevant Gases Have an awareness of the hazards to personnel and the vessel from LNG and relevant gases Cryogenic Flammability Oxygen deficiency Flash point Auto ignition temperature Data sheets and MFAG for LNG Know and understand the hazards to personnel and the vessel from LNG and relevant gases and the defences applied LNG Inert Gas Nitrogen Know the First Aid action to be taken in the event of personnel contact with LNG Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Have an awareness of LNG fire fighting techniques and equipment Use of high-ex foam Use of dry powder Heat intensity of LNG fires Potential danger of extinguishing a fire prior to stopping the leak Know and understand LNG fire fighting techniques and equipment Process isolation and draining Water spray protection 12

13 1.7 Environmental Impact Have an awareness of the potential Environmental Impact of LNG operations Release to atmosphere Consequences of cargo spillage Know and understand the potential Environmental Impact of LNG operations Planning to minimise emissions Monitoring operations to minimise actual emissions Action to be taken to reduce environmental impact in the event of release 1.8 Risk Assessment Have an awareness of the requirement to carry out risk assessments Definition of risk assessment and hazard Purpose of a risk assessment When to carry out a risk assessment Know and understand the process to carry out risk assessments of planned operations Risk assessment elements (process) How to identify hazards How to determine risk How to establish likelihood and severity How to decide if the risk is tolerable How to prepare a risk control action plan 1.9 Individual Responsibilities Have an awareness of own responsibilities Carry out own responsibilities Report any defects or abnormalities promptly to the appropriate person Know and understand own and others individual responsibilities Clearly delegate duties as appropriate to rank and ability Ensure that duties are fully carried out Ensure that full and complete records are maintained 1.10 Individual Responsibilities Have an awareness of their purpose and principles The role of contingency plans in non-standard and emergency situations 13

14 Know and understand the contingency planning process Preparing plans Monitoring Contingency drills Reviewing exercises and plans 1.11 Record Keeping Have an awareness of the requirements Maintain complete records of operations as delegated Operation of the record keeping system Know and understand the requirements for record keeping Ensure that records are made in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements Ensure that records are retained for future requirements 1.12 Planning Know and understand the stages of the planning process Appraisal Planning Execution Monitoring II EQUIPMENT 2.1 Cargo System - Tank Construction Have an awareness of the Moss type Tank material and dimensions Insulation requirements Tank filling limits Know and understand the Moss Type Tank construction Properties of material and why such material used Skirt construction Transitional joint construction Insulation systems Panel Spiral wound Annular space Purpose Location of pipe work and equipment Have an awareness of the membrane type Tank material and dimensions Insulation requirements Tank filling limits 14

15 2.1.4 Know and understand the membrane Type Various types Construction methods and materials used Have an awareness of the SPB (Self-supporting, prismatic shape, IMO type-b) Type Design Construction and materials used Have an awareness of the differences between Moss, Membrane and SPB types Distinguish operating requirements Operational differences between types 2.2 Air and Inert Gas Driers Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Know and understand their operating parameters and limitations Dew point Know and understand likely problems Old silica problems Cooling systems Timing of purge sequences Symptoms of problems Know and understand operational requirements and procedures Setting up Starting Shutdown Maintenance 2.3 Inert Gas Generator Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Know and understand their operating parameters and limitations Oxygen content Dew point Delivery valve operation Cooling requirements 15

16 2.3.3 Know and understand operational requirements and procedures Setting up Starting Shutdown Maintenance Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 2.4 Nitrogen Systems Have an awareness of their purpose, the different types and their operating principles Requirements for and uses of Nitrogen Know and understand Nitrogen generator operating principles and parameters, the outlet requirements and limitations Dew point Temperature requirements Buffer tank Know and understand operational requirements and procedures Setting up Starting Shutdown Maintenance Know and understand bulk liquid Nitrogen storage systems Loading Re-gassification Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 2.5 LNG Vaporiser Have an awareness of it s purpose and operating principles Know and understand it s principles, operating parameters, the outlet requirements and limitations Temperature requirements 16

17 2.5.3 Know and understand operational requirements and procedures The relationship between steam supply and capacity of vaporiser Condensate level control Outlet temperature control mechanisms and methods used to control vaporiser outlet temperature Setting up Starting Manual and automatic operation Shutdown Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 2.6 High Duty Compressor(s) Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Know and understand design features Blower Driving mechanisms Capacity control mechanisms Shaft sealing arrangements Bulkhead sealing arrangements Principles of operation and purpose of surge control Know and understand operational requirements and procedures Setting up Nitrogen sealing Lubrication Starting Automatic control requirements Starting of 2nd compressor Shutdown Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 2.7 Low Duty Compressor(s) Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles 17

18 2.7.2 Know and understand design features Blower Driving mechanisms Capacity control mechanisms Shaft sealing arrangements Bulkhead sealing arrangements Principles of operation and purpose of surge control Know and understand operational requirements and procedures Setting up Nitrogen sealing Lubrication Starting Automatic control requirements Starting of 2nd compressor Shutdown Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 2.8 Gas Heaters Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Know and understand their principles, operating parameters, the outlet requirements and limitations Temperature requirements Know and understand operational requirements and procedures The relationship between steam supply and capacity of heater Condensate level control Outlet temperature control mechanisms and methods used to control vaporiser outlet temperature Setting up Starting Changing from manual to automatic operation (use of automatic controllers) Shutdown Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 2.9 Forcing Vaporiser Have an awareness of it s purpose and operating principles 18

19 2.9.2 Know and understand it s principles, operating parameters, the outlet requirements and limitations Temperature requirements Know and understand operational requirements and procedures The relationship between steam supply and capacity of vapouriser Condensate level control Outlet temperature control mechanisms and methods used to control vaporiser outlet temperature Setting up Starting Changing from manual to automatic operation (use of automatic controllers) Shutdown Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 2.10 Cargo Pumps Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Location and typical number Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Design features Pressure, vacuum, suction, flow and head Know and understand operational requirements and procedures The operational requirements with respect to limitations on number of starts, flow limits and required liquid level Correct starting sequence Pump control Setting up Starting and restarting The use of automatic control sequencers Shutdown Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions Know and understand the starting system Maintenance Testing Emergency starting arrangements Know and understand the pump motors and cabling Maintenance Testing 19

20 2.11 Spray Pumps Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Location and number Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Design features Know and understand operational requirements and procedures The operational requirements with respect to limitations on number of starts and required liquid level Correct starting sequence Pump control Setting up Starting The use of automatic control sequencers Shutdown Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions Know and understand the starting system Maintenance Testing Emergency starting arrangements Know and understand the pump motors and cabling Maintenance Testing 2.12 Cargo Tank Protection Devices Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Design features Use of setters to adjust operating pressure Know and understand the problems that can occur with cargo tank relief valves 2.13 Cargo Line Protection Devices Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles 20

21 Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Design features Know and understand the problems that can occur with cargo line relief valves 2.14 Cargo Space Protection Devices Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Design features Know and understand the problems that can occur with cargo space relief valves 2.15 Cargo Liquid and Vapour Valves Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Types Know and understand the problems that can occur with cargo liquid and vapour valves Local operation of hydraulic valves 2.16 Cargo Liquid and Vapour Valves Have an awareness of the principles of operation Know and understand the maintenance requirements Maintenance Testing 2.17 Reliquefaction Plant Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles 2.18 Gas Combustion Unit (Oxidiser) Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles 21

22 2.19 Re-gasification Plant Have an awareness of their purpose and operating principles 2.20 Cargo Related Spaces Have an awareness of the types of cargo related spaces Hold spaces Ballast tanks Pipe trunkings Cargo machinery spaces Cofferdams Know and understand the requirements for the operation and maintenance of cargo related spaces Dew point Oxygen content Cold spot inspections Ballast tank inspections III SUPPORT SYSTEM 3.1 Nitrogen Pressurisation and Purge Have an awareness of the purpose and operating principles Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Valve arrangements Supply pipeline arrangements Control and exhaust valve settings Monitoring requirements Know and understand the alarm settings and resulting actions 3.2 Cofferdam Heating System Have an awareness of the purpose and operating principles 22

23 3.2.2 Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Valve arrangements and operation Supply pipeline arrangements Monitoring requirements Temperature control Circulating pumps Glycol heaters Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 3.3 Fixed Gas Detection Have an awareness of the purpose and operating principles Know and understand their principles, operating parameters and limitations Cyclic sampling Constant sampling Sample points Manual measurements Automatic measurements Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions Know and understand the maintenance and testing requirements Maintenance Calibration Function testing 3.4 Portable Gas Detection Equipment Have an awareness of the purpose, use and operating principles of Oxygen meter Combustible gas detector Infra red meter Catalytic Volumetric gas meter Dew point meter CO 2 meter Tubes 23

24 3.4.2 Know and understand the purpose, principles, operating parameters, application, calibration and limitations of Oxygen meter Combustible gas detector Infra red meter Catalytic Volumetric gas meter Dew point meter CO 2 meter Tubes Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions 3.5 Emergency Shutdown System Have an awareness of the purpose and operating principles ESD 1 ESD 2 Power Emergency Release Couplings (PERCs) Know and understand the principles and methods of operation and methods of connection between ship and shore and differing requirements for each Optical method Electrical method Wireless method Pneumatic method Know and understand the connection procedures Know and understand the operating parameters that will activate ESD ESD 1 ESD Know and understand the effect of ESD operation Effect for ship Effect for shore Know and understand the tests, maintenance and procedures Conducted on regular basis Conducted after connection and prior to conducting cargo operation with shore Know and understand principles and types Maintenance Test 24

25 3.6 Emergency Mooring Release Have an awareness of the purpose and operating principles 3.7 Water Curtain Know and understand the purpose and principles of operation of the water curtain Operations requiring water curtain 3.8 Drenching System Know the application and purpose of the drenching system Dedicated pump Areas protected Know and understand the purpose and principles of operation of the drenching system Alternative pumping arrangements Maintenance Testing 3.9 Fixed Dry Powder Installations Know the operation and application of the fixed dry powder fire fighting system Know and understand the maintenance and testing of the fixed dry powder installation Operating systems Distribution equipment 3.10 Gauging Systems Have an awareness of the purpose and operating principles gauging system High-high level protection devices Know and understand their principles, operating requirements, likely problems and maintenance procedures Float type Capacitance type Radar type Sighting board type 25

26 3.11 Custody Transfer System (CTS) Have an awareness of the purpose and operating principles Know and understand their purpose, principles, types, operating requirements, procedures and application Pre-loading Post loading Know and understand principles Maintenance Calibration 3.12 Certified Safe Electrical Equipment Know the areas where electrical equipment is required to be of a certified safe type Cargo tank deck Cargo tank domes Cargo machinery spaces Gas burning equipment spaces Know and understand the operation and maintenance of Intrinsically Safe systems (Ex i) Zener barriers Maintenance Testing Know and understand the operation and maintenance of Flameproof equipment (Ex d) Maintain flamepath Cable glanding arrangements Switching interlocks Know and understand the operation and maintenance of Pressurised equipment (Ex p) Purging arrangements and interlocks 3.13 High Voltage Systems Know that the operation and maintenance of High Voltage systems and equipment is subject to specific control procedures Permit to work 26

27 Know and understand the operation and maintenance of Switchgear and Transformers Safe switching operations Isolation/Prove dead Earthing procedures Testing 3.14 IAS System Have an awareness of the operating principles Operator interface Manual local operation of equipment Know and understand the operating principles and maintenance requirements Input and output interfaces Maintenance Testing Restoring and back-up 3.15 Turbo Alternator Control Systems Know and understand the principles of operation Synchronising and load sharing Control interlocks and overspeed trips 3.16 Propulsion Types Have an awareness of the principal types of main propulsion machinery Steam Turbine Diesel Diesel Electric Gas Turbine Know and understand the principal features and operating parameters Steam dump Gas Combustion Unit Re-liquefaction plant 3.17 Gas Combustion Systems Have an awareness of system types Plant parameters Plant limitations Safety arrangements 27

28 Have an awareness of the purging and starting sequence for gas burning Fuel oil operation established Nitrogen purge Know and understand the pre-conditions for fuel gas burning Conditions and reasons before gas can be supplied into Engine Room Gas temperature Engine room ventilation status Gas burning equipment space ventilation Gas detection Know and understand the pre and post gas burning purge and venting sequences Pre purge sequence Post purge sequence Interlocks and trip functions Know and understand the procedures to supply vapour to the machinery The procedures to supply vapour to machinery at correct temperature and pressure using the Low Duty (L/D) compressor and gas heater for pressure control purposes only Relationship between L/D compressor and L/D heater The procedures to supply 100% vapour to machinery at correct temperature and pressure using spray pump forcing vaporiser L/D compressor and gas heater Know and understand the maintenance and testing requirements Calibration Function testing Shut down Have an awareness of the non-standard operating conditions Manual firing Loss of Nitrogen gas supply Loss of fuel gas pressure Leaks within gas hoods or ducts Inability to operate the steam dump facility or thermal oxidiser where applicable Loss of LD gas compressors, heaters, vaporisers etc Key equipment not available 28

29 IV STANDARD OPERATIONS 4.1 Cargo Tank Cleaning Have an awareness of the requirement for cleanliness of cargo tanks Know and understanding the requirement and methods for cleaning cargo tanks Foreign objects Damage to containment system 4.2 Hold Space and Cargo Tank Drying Have an awareness of the requirement and methods of drying hold spaces and cargo tanks Know and understand the correct line up of supply and exhaust valves and pipelines Know and understand the operation of inert gas plant to deliver dry air Temperature and dew point requirements for supplied air Alarm set points Monitoring procedures and analyse locations Dew point monitoring Parameters used to determine operation completed 4.3 Nitrogen Purging of Containment System Have an awareness of the requirement and methods of Nitrogen purging Know and understand the different procedures required on Spherical and Membrane vessels Know and understand the correct line up of supply and exhaust valves and pipelines Options regarding exhaust gases Know and understand the operation of Nitrogen generators Temperature and dew point requirements for supplied N 2 Alarm set points 29

30 4.3.5 Know and understand monitoring procedures and locations Correct operation of inlet and exhaust valves Use of supply bypass valves Dangers Know and understand parameters to determine operation completed 4.4 Inerting of Cargo System Have an awareness of the procedures for inerting the cargo system Know and understand the utilisation of cargo tanks Procedure for venting to atmosphere via vent Procedure for venting to atmosphere via shore Correct line up of supply and exhaust valves and pipelines Operation of inert gas generator to supply inert gas Temperature and dew point requirements for supplied inert gas Alarm set points Principle to be used to change tank atmosphere Line up to implement correct principle Monitoring procedures and locations o Which instruments to use o Correct operation of inlet and exhaust valves o Interface between atmospheres Parameters to determine operation completed o Oxygen content o Dew point Dangers associated with incorrect inerting procedure Know and understand the utilisation of cargo pipelines Principles for a plan for inerting pipelines and equipment Line up and supply to cargo pipelines Apply lines and equipment Areas requiring special consideration Apply final line and equipment condition regarding O 2 and dew point 4.5 Ship and Shore Preparation and Manifold Connection Have an awareness of safety procedures Ship and shore safety checklist Purpose ICS checklist 30

31 4.5.2 Know and understand safety procedures Ship and shore safety checklist Possible additional port specific requirements Content and agenda for pre load and discharge meeting Purpose Know and understand manifold pipeline requirements prior to connection Hydrocarbon requirements Dryness requirements Have an awareness of shore connection arms Type and construction Purpose of safety devices Handling procedures Emergency breakout operation Know and understand shore connection arms Type and construction Purpose of safety devices Handling procedures Emergency breakout operation Know and understand manifold filters Purpose Methods for checks Fitting procedures 4.6 Gassing Up (Purging) of Cargo System Have an awareness of the procedures for gassing up the cargo system Method of changing tank atmospheres to be used Procedure for venting to atmosphere via vent Procedure for venting to atmosphere via shore 31

32 4.6.2 Know and understand the procedures for gassing up the cargo tanks Method of changing tank atmospheres to be used How gases should be introduced and vented to ensure correct operation Preparation Purging of supply line with Nitrogen o Assess operation procedure Operation of LNG vaporiser to supply vapour for gassing up operation Start-up procedures - with bypass valve Start-up procedures - without bypass valve Control of LNG supply from shore Outlet temperature requirements for vapour Line up and supply vapour to cargo tanks Operating and monitoring procedures Final tank condition regarding dew point and CO Know and understand the procedures for gassing up of the cargo pipelines Principles for a plan for gassing up pipelines and equipment Dangers associated with incorrect gassing up procedure Line up and supply to cargo pipelines Lines and equipment Areas requiring special consideration Final line and equipment condition regarding dew point and CO Cool Down of Cargo System Have an awareness of the procedures for cooling down the cargo system Different cool down procedures required for different tank types 32

33 4.7.2 Know and understand the procedures for cooling down the cargo system Line up and supply of LNG from shore to cargo tanks Tank cool down procedure and monitoring requirements for Membrane tank type Spherical tank type Line cool down procedure Reason Implementation Final line temperature requirement at end of cool down Location and use of spray nozzles Cargo tank temperature gradient requirements during cool down Control of LNG flow rate from shore Control requirements for cargo tank temperature and pressure Final tank condition requirements regarding temperature, vapour pressure and surrounding insulation or cofferdams Use of High Duty (H/D) compressors for pressure control Line up Start requirements regarding cargo tank pressure Operation and control of H/D compressor in manual and automatic mode Automatic control requirements Procedure for starting 2nd H/D compressor Cofferdam heating system Nitrogen system demand (Membrane containment systems) Hold space pressure control (Moss type containment systems) 4.8 Loading Have an awareness of loading procedures CTS pre and after complete loading procedures Normal ramp up and ramp down procedures Control of LNG flow rate from shore Vapour pressure control De-ballasting procedures Know and understand loading procedures CTS pre and after complete loading procedures Normal ramp up and ramp down procedures Vapour pressure control H/D compressor free flow method Tank pressure requirements during loading and explain the reasons why they should be maintained Parameters that should be monitored throughout operation and criteria that may indicate problems Valve conditions on completion of loading 33

34 4.8.3 Know de-ballasting procedures De-ballast procedure to be implemented to maintain required draft and trim requirements during loading Operation of ballast pumps and eductors Have an awareness of the procedures for cargo line draining Principle of line draining Know and understand the procedures for cargo line draining Method of operation for different procedures required for each type of vessel Procedure for undertaking line draining using shore s Nitrogen supply Procedure for undertaking line draining using ship s Nitrogen supply Final manifold condition required prior to disconnecting pipeline 4.9 Loaded and Ballast Passage Have an awareness of cargo management principles Principles of boil off management Venting Fuel gas burning Gas Combustion Unit Re-liquifaction Know and understand cargo heel and cargo tank temperature management procedures Criteria used to determine amount of cargo heel to be retained The various plans that may be adopted to maintain cargo tank temperature and boil-off as required Spraying 4.10 Discharging Have an awareness of cargo discharge principles Normal ramp up and ramp down procedures Initiating discharge sequence using automatic and manual controls CTS pre and after complete discharge procedures Line up of cargo system Use of cargo pumps to regulate flow of LNG to shore 34

35 Know and understand cargo discharge principles Cargo heel Purpose Calculate quantity to be retained, and formulate issues to be considered Possibilities regarding location of retained cargo and possible disadvantages and advantages of each Know and understand cargo discharge procedures Vapour pressure control Vapour supply from shore Vapour supply from ship o LNG vaporiser operation and control in order to maintain required vapour supply Tank pressure requirements during discharge and the reasons why they should be maintained Parameters that should be monitored throughout operation and formulate criteria that may indicate problems Procedure to: Retain defined quantity of heel on board Ensure maximum quantity of liquid discharged Stripping of cargo tanks Valve conditions on completion of discharge Know ballasting procedures Ballast procedure to be implemented to maintain required draft and trim requirements during discharge Ballast pumps and eductors operation 4.11 Warm Up Have an awareness of warm up procedures Requirement for warm-up How remaining liquid is removed How principle of heat transfer is used to warm cargo containment system Know and understand the principles of warm up Method used to maximise efficiency of operation Factors to be considered when determining the required temperature after warming up is completed Effect on cargo pipeline and cargo tank insulation systems 35

36 Know and understand the procedures for warm up Use of heater to supply vapour at required temperature Line up of cargo system Use of H/D compressors to circulate vapour Whether automatic control can be used Manual control Criteria to be monitored during and upon completion of the operation with specific reference to tank and insulation temperatures Vapour pressure Likely behaviour Pressure control via boiler Precautions during pressure control via vent mast 4.12 Gas Freeing Have an awareness of the principles of gas freeing The method to be used to change tank atmosphere Know and understand the procedures for gas freeing Operation of inert gas generator to supply inert gas of appropriate quality Line up of cargo system to inert cargo tanks Line up and procedures to inert pipelines Criteria to be monitored during and upon completion of the operation with specific reference to inert gas dew point temperature and relationship with cargo tank temperature Possible problems and causes, such as tank cold relative to inert gas dew point causing condensate formation Vapour pressure Likely behaviour Pressure control via boiler Precautions during pressure control via vent mast 4.13 Aeration Have an awareness of the principles of aeration The method to be used to change tank atmosphere Know and understand the procedures for aeration Operation of inert gas generator to supply dry air of appropriate quality Line up of cargo system to purge cargo tanks Line up and procedures to purge pipelines Criteria to be monitored during and upon completion of the operation Vapour pressure Likely behaviour Precautions during pressure control via vent mast 36

37 V NON-STANDARD AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 5.1 Types of Non-Standard and Emergency Operations Have an awareness of the types of non-standard operations The non-standard conditions include, but are not limited to, the following situations: Pressurised discharge Use of emergency discharge pump Single tank gas free Ship to Ship Transfer Partial loading Key equipment not available Loss of gas burning capability Prolonged loss of power to cargo and ancillary systems Have an awareness of the types of emergency operations The emergency conditions include, but are not limited to, the following situations: Loss of Primary Barrier Ballast tank leakage into containment space Nitrogen supply failure Jettisoning cargo Overfilling a cargo tank Failure of integrated automation system Uncontrolled release Loss of cargo pipeline containment 5.2 Multiple Cargo Pump Failure in One Tank Know and understand the principles and procedures for multiple cargo pump failure What type of vessels require an emergency cargo pump arrangement and the reasons Changes in operational requirements that may be required for the main cargo tank containment systems Know and understand the procedures for the use of emergency cargo pump Fitting of cargo pump into cargo tank Precautions to be implemented throughout operations Criteria to be monitored during fitting and operation of pump Know and understand the procedures for pressurised discharge 37

38 5.3 Gas Freeing Single Tank Know and understand the procedures Reasons for operation Method to be used to change tank atmosphere Pipeline line-up requirements with reference to maintaining isolation between tank to be gas freed and remaining cargo system and ability to control vapour pressure in remaining cargo tanks throughout 5.4 Ship to Ship Transfer of Cargo Know and understand the procedures and equipment for ship to ship transfer of cargo Electrical power supply Transfer rates Vapour management Hose limitations Communications ESD link 5.5 Part Load and Discharge Have a knowledge and understanding of the procedures to be followed Effect of sloshing loads on Membrane type tanks Tank level restrictions that may apply 5.6 Key Equipment not Available Know and understand the procedures to be followed in the event of key equipment not being available 5.7 Loss of Gas Burning Capability Know and understand the effect upon the cargo tank condition when Boil-Off gas cannot be processed in the machinery space Loaded and ballast conditions Tank pressure Cargo temperature Cargo quality 38

39 5.8 Prolonged Loss of Power to Cargo and Ancillary Systems Know the power supply arrangements for cargo equipment and ancillaries Emergency cables Soft starting equipment Know and understand the procedures and equipment for power supply to cargo equipment and ancillaries Capacity of Emergency Generator 5.9 Loss of Primary Barrier Know and understand the procedures for cargo removal from insulation and hold spaces How the leak is detected by Nitrogen purging Gas detectors Cold spot inspections Moss and IHI SPB tanks as appropriate by Drain plug Use of eductor o Line up and operation Membrane tanks by Tank piercing mechanism prior to discharge Use of compressor to remove cargo 5.10 Ballast Tank Leakage into Containment Space Know and understand the action to be taken in the event of ballast tank leakage in to containment space Protection of Secondary barrier Action to prevent freezing Reduction of ballast tank level 5.11 Nitrogen Supply Failure Know and understand alarm settings and resulting actions Consequences of loss of Nitrogen supply on operations 5.12 Jettison of Cargo Know and understand the procedures How LNG will behave when discharged onto the sea Safety procedures to be implemented Pipeline line-up requirements Operation of cargo pumps to maximise efficiency but minimise risk 39

40 5.13 Overfilling of a Cargo Tank Know the means by which the alarm is raised for cargo tank high level gauging system Independent protection devices Know and understand the procedures to be followed in the event of overfilling a cargo tank High-high level shutdown Transfer of cargo 5.14 Loss of Cargo Pipeline Containment Know and understand the action to be taken in the event of leakage from a cargo pipeline or valve Liquid cargo lines Vapour cargo lines 5.15 Failure of Integrated Automation System Know and understand the procedures for failure of the system Local instrumentation Manual local starting and stopping of equipment Manual local control of equipment and systems 5.16 Uncontrolled Release of Cargo Know and understand the procedures to be followed in the event of uncontrolled release Accommodation ventilation recirculation Extinguishing all hot work and naked flames throughout vessel Relative wind Vapour cloud drift Additional isolation valves Reduction of cargo tank pressure Nitrogen snuffing of risers 40

41 VI COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 6.1 Terms and Conditions in Use Have an awareness of the following terms and their relevance Long term SPA (Sales & Purchase Agreements) Short term SPA NYMEX, Henry Hub, etc. Destination Flexibility Buyers & Seller s Facilities Force Majeure Gas quality Schedule A Annual Program FOB DES COA Suez Canal Have an awareness of the principles of LNG measurement ISO Standards GIIGNL LNG Custody Transfer Handbook Equipment & procedures onboard Equipment in the terminal Sampling Delivered Quantity Return vapour Line cooldown Have an awareness of the basic types of time charters Long term Medium term Short term Cost Pass through Daily Rate Have an awareness of Basic LNG Time Charter performance clauses Speed Fuel Boiloff Loading/Discharging Diminished capability Off-hire Duty to Perform Owner to provide Charterer to provide Shell Time 4 Qatar review periods 41

42 6.1.5 Have an awareness of the economic implications of boil off/heel management Value of boiloff as fuel Boiloff equivalent BOE Cooldown costs & measurement Have an awareness of relevant industry International organisations and bodies SIGTTO GIIGNL OCIMF API ICS CDI GTE IMO IGC Code 6.2 Vetting and Inspection Processes Have an awareness of vetting and inspection processes The elements of vetting The advantages and benefits of vetting Know and understand the vetting and inspection processes Application of vetting in an LNG context Guidance regarding the preparation and conduct of inspections The SIRE system, HVPQ and VIQ. GTE 6.3 Terminal Compatibility Assessment Know and understand the information required to determine a vessel s compatibility with a terminal Physical data Ship/shore interface Mooring analysis 42