COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Liquid Bulk Cargo Handling: Crude Oil, LPG and LNG Storage, Loading and Marine Operations course is a technical program designed for the safe and efficient management of liquid energy products. This course examines the physical properties and thermodynamic behaviors of various hydrocarbons, ranging from stabilized crude oil to cryogenic gases. It provides a comprehensive framework for the design and execution of cargo cycles, focusing on the critical ship-shore interface and the prevention of hazardous incidents.

The scope of this training involves the detailed analysis of cargo pumping systems, tank atmospheres, and heat management during transit. Participants will explore the specific technical requirements for oil tankers (Double Hull), LPG carriers (Fully Refrigerated/Pressurized), and LNG tankers (Membrane/Moss). The program emphasizes the use of Inert Gas Systems (IGS), Nitrogen generators, and Vapor Recovery Units (VRU) to maintain safety and comply with environmental regulations.

Coverage includes the operational phases of tank preparation, loading, voyage care, and discharging, including the management of "Boil-off Gas" (BOG) and "Sloshing" effects. The course addresses the rigorous safety checklists mandated by ISGOTT and SIGTTO, as well as the emergency response procedures for leaks and fires. By combining engineering principles with maritime best practices, this course equips participants with the expertise to lead complex cargo operations in the liquid bulk sector.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify the physical and chemical properties of Crude Oil, LPG, and LNG.
2. Navigate the technical requirements of the IBC and IGC Codes.
3. Manage the thermodynamics of cryogenic cargo storage and transfer.
4. Oversee the operation of centrifugal, deep-well, and submerged cargo pumps.
5. Implement effective tank atmosphere control using IGS and Nitrogen.
6. Execute safe loading and discharging plans for multi-grade cargoes.
7. Manage the risks of "Pressure Surges" and "Water Hammer" in piping.
8. Control "Boil-off Gas" (BOG) through reliquefaction or combustion.
9. Conduct pre-loading inspections and "Gas-Freeing" operations safely.
10. Utilize the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist for various liquid bulk types.
11. Manage the stability and "Free Surface Effect" during cargo transfer.
12. Implement emergency shutdown (ESD) procedures for liquid bulk.
13. Execute "Closed Loading" and vapor return protocols for emission control.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Chief Officers, Cargo Engineers, Terminal Loading Masters, Marine Superintendents, and Senior Operations Staff.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.