Advanced Training for ships using fuels covered within the IGF (IGFA)

• Advanced Training for Ships using  Fuels Covered within the IGF Code - Course ID 5312

• Physical and Chemical Properties of Fuels Aboard Ships Subject to the IGF Code

• Introduction of LNG as Marine Fuel

• Chemistry and Physics and the Relevant Definitions Related to Safe Bunkering and use of Fuels on  Board

• Relevant Definitions Related to Safe Bunkering

• Terminology

• Chemistry and Physics of Liquefied Gases

• Atoms and Molecules

• Chemical Structure of Gases

• Properties and Characteristics of Liquefied Gases 

• Simple Gas Laws

• States of Matter

• Vapor Pressure/Temperature Relationship

• Liquid and Vapor Densities

• Diffusion and Mixing of Gases

• Compression, Reliquefaction and Refrigeration of Gases

• Critical Temperature of Gases and Pressure

• Flashpoint, Upper and Lower Explosive Limits, Auto-Ignition Temperature

• Compatibility, Reactivity and Positive Segregation of Gases

• Chemical Reactivity and Compatibility Tables

• Polymerization

• Self-Reaction in Polymerization

• Saturated Vapour Pressure/Reference Temperature

• Dew Point and Bubble Point

• Challenges of Sampling and Custody Transfer

• Lubrication of Compressors

• Hydrate Formation

• Reaction with Air and Water

• Properties of Single Liquid

• Nature and Properties of Solution

• Thermodynamic Units

• Basic Thermodynamic Laws and Diagrams

• Heat Transfer and Properties of Fluid

• Gas Laws and Process Diagrams

• Refrigeration Thermodynamics

• Properties of Materials

• Basic Thermodynamic Laws for Heat Loss

• Strength of Materials and the Environment

• Grade Selection of Steel

• Temperature Boundary Conditions and Finite Element Analysis

• Table of References for Strengths and Properties of Materials

• Effect of Low Temperature Brittle Fracture

• Alternative Fuels, their Properties and Perspectives

• LNG Fuel

• Other Alternative Fuels

• Potential use of Alternative Fuels

• Information Contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Chemical Symbols and Safety Datasheet

• Information on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Operation Controls of Fuel Related to Propulsion Plant and Engineering Systems and  Safety Devices on Ships Subject to the IGF Code

• Operating Principles of Marine Power Plants

• Propulsion Technologies and Arrangements

• Conventional Steam Turbine

• Ultra-Steam Turbine UST or Reheat Steam Turbine RST

• Dual Fuel Diesel Electric-DFDE

• Slow Speed Diesel with Re-Liquefaction Plant

• High Pressure Gas Injection Slow Speed Diesel-MEGI

• Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (COGES)

• Selection of Propulsion Systems

• High Voltage System

• Steam Turbine Propulsion

• 2-Stroke Diesel Propulsion

• Gas Turbine/Electric Propulsion

• Dual-Fuel Electric Propulsion

• Comparing Technologies

• Main Propulsion Engines and Equipment

• Engine Choices

• Effective Control of Valve Timings in DF Engines

• 4-Stroke Dual Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) Engines

• 4-Stroke Gas only Engines

• Dual Fuel 2-Stroke Low Pressure Diesel Engines

• Dual Fuel 2-Stroke High Pressure Diesel Engines

• Dual Fuel Engine: Cylinder Oil System

• Ships' Auxiliary Machinery

• Submerged LNG Pumps

• Other Pump Details

• Low Duty and High Duty Gas Compressors

• Low and High Duty Compressors and Heaters

• Gas Compressor Lubricating Oil System

• Low Duty and High Duty Gas Heaters

• Warm-up and Boil-Off Gas Heaters

• Standard Vaporizer

• Forcing Vaporizer

• A Typical Vaporizer System

• Marine Rngineering Terms

• Gas Terminologies

• Saturated Vapor Pressure

• LNG Glossary

• Perform and Monitor All Operations Related to the Fuels used on Ships Subject to the IGF Code

• Design and Characteristics of Ships Under IGF Code

• Conversion and Newbuilding for LNG Fuel

• Learning from the LNG Trade

• Wartsila Conversion to LNG Fuel

• Ship Design, Systems and Equipment on Ships

• LNG Storage and Containment

• Membrane Tanks

• Cargo Containment Systems

• Independent Tanks

• IMO Type A

• IMO Type B

• IMO Type C

• Membrane Type

• Insulation of Cargo Tanks

• Positioning of LNG Fuel Tanks and Systems

• Gas Fuel Storage Tanks

• Terminologies Related to LNG Tank Atmosphere

• LNG Tanks and Piping Systems

• LNG Valves

• Pressure Relief System

• Ancillary Equipment

• LNG Pumps

• Gas Heater

• Vaporiser

• Forcing Vaporiser

• Nitrogen Production on Ships

• Fuel Gas Supply Systems

• Double Wall Fuel Gas Piping 

• Single Wall Fuel Gas Piping 

• LNG Boil-Off Systems and Arrangements

• Methanol as Fuel

• Safe Procedures and Checklists for Taking Fuel tanks in and Out of Service

• Tank Environmental Control

• Tank Drying Methods - Inerting

• Tank Drying Methods - Gassing up

• Tank Drying Methods - Cooling down

• Responsibilities of ShipmasterResponsibilities of Shipmaster While Arrival of Ships to Ports

• Safety Precautions and Measures

• Tank Atmosphere Evaluation

• Control and Monitoring Systems

• LNG - Instrumentation for LNG Fuel / Bunker Tank

• Monitoring, Control and Alarm System

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Level

• Flow

• Fixed Gas Detection

• Fixed Fire Detection

• Portable Gas Detectors

• Dual & Gas Fuel Engines Safety Functions

• Ventilation System

• Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

• Duel Fuel Diesel Engine Systems and Arrangements

• Dual Fuel Diesel Engines

• Low Pressure DFD Engines

• Gas Fuel Supply Pipe

• Supply and Control of Fuel Oil

• High Pressure DFD Engines

• Dual Fuel Supply System

• Controlling the Gas Injection Valve and Pilot Fuel Valve 

• Safety Measures 

• Protection Against Explosions in DFD Engines

• Measures to Prevent Spread of Damage Due to Explosion

• DFD Engine Safety Measure

• DFD Engine Unit Safety Measures

• Monitoring, Alarms and Safety Devices 

• BOG Combustion Units

• Arrangements

• Requirements Related to GCUs

• Gas Fuel Supply Piping

• Monitoring, Alarms and Safety Devices of Gas Compressor

• Boil-Off Gas Treatment Equipment

• Steam Turbine Propulsion Systems

• Oil-fired Diesel Engine Propulsion System with Re-Liquefaction Unit 

• Electric Propulsion System using Dual Fuel Diesel Generator Engines

• Dual Fuel Diesel Engine Propulsion System

• Construction and Strength of Gas Fuel Piping

• Automatic Valves (Double Block and Bleed Valves)

• Master Gas Valve and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Valve

• Example of Gas Fuel Supply Piping

• Requirements for Automatic and Remote Control Systems

• Redundancy

• Plan and Monitor Safe Bunkering, Stowage and Securing of the Fuel Subject to the IGF Code

• General Knowledge of Ships Subject to the IGF Code

• LNG Bunkering Challenges

• Data Related to Bunkering, Storage and Securing of Fuels

• LNG Bunkering Considerations

• Tank Temperatures and Densities

• Bunker Sampling Including Closed Loop Sampling  

• LNG Sampling

• LPG Sampling

• Communications Between the Ship and the Terminal, Truck or the Bunker-supply Ship

• Checklist for Communication- Truck to Ship

• Checklist for Communication- Ship to Ship

• Checklist for Communication- Bunker Station to Ship

• Safety and Emergency Procedures

• LNG Bunkering ESD System Layout

• ESD Valve requirements

• ESD Initiation and Testing

• Ship Emergency Response Plans

• Emergency Teams

• sounding of Alarms

• Safety Challenges, Mitigation and Emergency Response

• Safety by Designs

• Safety Management During Bunkering

• Emergency Procedures

• Operation of Bunkering Systems on Board Ships 

• Bunkering Options

• Truck-to-Ship

• Ship-to-Ship

• Shore-to-Ship

• Portable Replacement Tank

• Bunkering System Components

• Marine Loading Arm

• Emergence Release Systems

• Remote Butterfly Valve and Manifold Reducers

• Bunkering Operations

• Pre-Operational Studies

• LNG Bunkering Procedure

• Bunkering Operations

• Technical and Operational Aspects in the LNG Supply Chain

• Fuel-System Measurements and Calculations

• Custody Transfer

• LNG Bunkering Calculation

• Certificates and Documentation

• Safe Management of Bunkering Operation

• Three Operational Phases for STS Bunkering

• Risk Analysis

• Possible Outcome of LNG Spill Over Water

• Categories of Outcomes after LNG Release

• Arc Isolating Flange

• Ship-Shore Linkage for Safety During Bunkering Operation

• Precautions to Prevent Pollution of the Environment from the Release of Fuels from Ships Subject to the IGF Code

• Effects of Pollution on Human and Environment

• Environment Impact of Alternative Fuels

• Methane as GHG

• Methane and Formaldehyde

• Health Impact of Alternative Fuel Handling

• Measures to be Taken in the Event of Spillage / Leakage /Venting

• Monitor and Control Compliance with Legislative Requirements

• MARPOL and other IMO Instruments, Industry Guidelines and Port Regulations 

• LNG Shipping Security

• Proficiency for use of the IGF Code and Related Documents

• Requirements of the IGF Code

• Regulations for Alternative Fuels

• Classification Society Requirements

• Training Requirements

• Crew Training for the LNG Fueled Ships

• LNG Bunkering Operations Training Recommendations

• Responder Training Recommendatior

• Take Precautions to Prevent Hazards

• Hazards and Control Measures, Associated with Fuel System Operations on Board Ships & Reactivity

• Flammability and Explosion

• Flammability of Methane

• Precaution Against Sources of Ignition

• Health Hazards

• Toxicity

• Major Hazards to Health

• The Human Body and Health

• Extremely Low Temperatures

• Corrosion Hazards

• Pressure Hazards

• Inert Gas

• Electrostatic Hazards

• Polymerizing Cargoes

• Other Hazards

• Spillage Hazards

• Cool Down and Rollover

• Proficiency to Calibrate and Use Monitoring and Gas-Detection Systems, Instruments and Equipment

• Portable Gas Monitor Design and Accuracy

• Sensor Positioning and Calibration

• Ship's Crew and Calibration of Equipment

• Dangers of Non-Compliance with Relevant Rules/Regulations

• Liquefied Gas Carriers entering US Ports

• MARPOL and the US Laws

• US Enforcement of  Annex VI

• Ballast Water Management in the US

• Harmonized Rules in EC for ship-Source Pollution

• Pollution Casualties and Criminalization of Seafarers

• Criminalization of Seafarers in Pollution Related Cases

• Learning from Case Stories

• Risk Assessment Method Analysis on Board

• Managing Risk

• Assessing Risk

• Risk Assessment Methods

• Risk Assessment Model

• Develop Risk Analysis Related to Risks on Board Ships

• Develop Safety Plans and Safety Instructions for Ships

• Familiarity with Shipboard Systems

• Occupational Health and Safety Precautions and Measures for Ships Under the IGF Code

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Personnel Safety Measures

• Personal Toxicity Monitoring Equipment

• Safe Working Practices and Procedures for Personal Shipboard Safety

• Entering Enclosed Spaces

• Use of Correct Equipment for Entering Enclosed Space

• Cargo Machinery and Compressor Room Precautions

• Repair and Maintenance Work

• Hot and Cold Work

• Electrical Safety

• Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

• First Aid with Reference to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Fuels Under IGF Code

• Precautions for Cold Burn and Frostbite

• First Aid Treatments

• Injuries and Treatments

• Intake of Poisons

• Prevention, Control , Firefighting and Extinguishing Systems

• Types of Leakage and LNG Fires

• Methods and Fire-Fighting Appliances to Detect, Control and Extinguish Fires 

• Regulations for Fire Detection and Alarm System

• LNG Firefighting Organization

• Firefighting Plans

• Fire-Fighting Agents

• Spill Containment

• Fire Prevention and Equipment

• Fire Safety

• Key Terms in Fire Safety

• Flammability and Explosion

• Fire Hazards

• Flash Point and Auto-Ignition

• Characteristics of LNG Fires

• Fire Detection and Protection

• Fire Detection System

• Fire Detectors and Alarms

• Fire and Deck Wash System Using Fire Pumps

• Water - Spray System

• CO2 System

• Dry Chemical System

• Dry Powder System

• DP Deck System

• Fixed Fire-Fighting Foam

• Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Water Curtain and Deck Spray

• Summary Points on LNG Firefighting