Managing the Bunkering and Use of LNG Fuel on Ships

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
14 Jun 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register
26 Jul 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
25 Oct 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Managing the Bunkering and Use of LNG Fuel on Ships

Introduction

For all vessel operators, the issue of environmental pollution is becoming increasingly problematic. The requirements to comply with MARPOL Annex 6 have made air pollution one of the areas which ship owners and operators will have to address. Using LNG as fuel is one way to reduce airborne pollution from ships.  It also has different problems to address when operating a vessel with LNG on-board as a fuel. This training course is intended to highlight these issues and provide a means to manage them. The IGF Code details the requirements of ships using LNG as bunker fuel, and this training course will provide an insight to the means to comply with that code.

This training course will highlight:

  • Design and operational characteristics of ships subject to the IGF Code
  • Precautions to minimize and manage hazards on a ship subject to the IGF Code
  • Precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
  • Monitoring and controlling compliance with legislative requirements
  • Application of occupational health and safety measures

Objectives

    By the end of this training course, participants will learn to:

    • Understand why using LNG fuel can be beneficial
    • Manage the use of LNG fuel on ships
    • Communicate with bunker terminals and suppliers
    • Manage any emergencies involving LNG fuel
    • Understand the different fuel system configurations

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit any person who deals with any aspect of LNG fuel used in ship operations. This may not be direct involvement but may require individuals particularly at a higher level who should understand the issues with using LNG as fuel. In particular: 

  • Senior Management with high-level responsibility for vessel operations
  • Fleet Managers
  • Technical Managers
  • Vessel personnel
  • Personnel at the vessel/ bunker facility interface

Course Outline

Day 1: Definitions of Liquefied Gases and Associated Regulations 

  • IGF Code

  • Defining LNG Fuel

  • Properties of LNG

  • Combustion properties

  • Pollution characteristics

  • Understanding Cryogenics

  • Production and properties of LNG

  • Components of LNG

 Day 2: Health Safety and Environmental Issues and Combustion Theory 

  • Thermodynamic Laws

  • Methane Number/ Knocking

  • Gas detection Methods

  • Electrostatic issues

  • Toxicity

  • Health and Safety

  • Environmental Hazards

 Day 3: Managing LNG Fuels in a Safe Manner 

  • Brittle fracture

  • Fuel Storage systems

  • Tank Gauging systems

  • Safety Devices

  • Fuel system arrangements

  • Managing LNG as a fuel

 Day 4: LNG Bunkering Systems and their Operational use 

  • Physical layouts

  • Onboard containment systems

  • Electrical safety

  • Hazardous zones

  • Fuel transfer process

  • Safety plans and instructions

  • Bunker Checklists

  • Inerting warm up and cooldown

 Day 5: SIMOPs Emergency Response and ESD Systems 

  • Bunkering installations

  • SIMOPs

  • Emergency response

  • Protective clothing

  • Repair and maintenance issues

  • Emergency Shut Down

  • Safety Management System

  • Dealing with health issues (Cold Burns)

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