Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator
1. Cargo and Ballast Systems Familiarization
- Design, characteristics, and terminology of an LNG tanker.
- Understanding containment systems (e.g., Moss-Rosenberg spherical or membrane types).
- Operation and theory of cargo pumps (deepwell and submerged), compressors (HD/LD), and vaporizers.
- Ballast system operations and integration with cargo handling.
2. Operational Planning and Procedures
- Using pre-arrival, pre-loading, and pre-discharging checklists.
- Planning and supervising the safe loading, unloading, and care of LNG cargo.
- Tank conditioning: purging, inerting, cooling down, and gas freeing.
- Stability, stress, and trim calculations.
- Mid-voyage maintenance routines, including pressure and temperature management.
3. Boil-Off Gas (BOG) Management
- Monitoring Boil-Off Gas (BOG) in containment systems.
- Operation of compressors and forcing vaporizers to control tank pressure.
4. Safety and Emergency Management
- Hazards and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) awareness of LNG.
- Transferring BOG to reliquefaction plants or utilizing it as fuel in dual-fuel (DFDE) or steam turbine systems.
- Proficiency in the use of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code).
- Managing emergency scenarios such as pipeline leakage, cargo pump failure, blackouts, and emergency shutdowns (ESD).
5. Practical Simulator Exercises
- Executing exercises spanning a full “dry-dock to dry-dock” cycle.
- Practicing team-based watchkeeping, supervision, and decision-making under routine and stress conditions.
This Training Includes:
- In-depth sessions conducted by expert trainers
- Access to the our Learning Management Portal (HELMS) with all training materials
- Access to assessment results and feedback
- Certification by IMOI upon successful completion
- Comprehensive reports from ISF to the sponsoring company, including:
- Feedback provided by the participants
- Assessment scores of the candidates
- Faculty feedback on each candidate’s performance
Capt. Srirang Manjeshwar
Capt Srirang Manjeshwar is a marine professional with expertise in the field of imparting vocational training to Marine Personnel and Internal Auditing since 1995. He was the workshop Leader for the SAS Bridge Resource Management Program and has actively participated in the induction, nurturing, and training of more than 750 cadets since 2000. He holds great expertise on conducting basic and advanced courses for Management, Operational and Support level as per the STCW requirements. He is experienced as a Master on Oil Tankers Suezmax, Aframax and ULCCs and has also participated in the development of the company’s Safety Management System. He has developed Quality Management Systems and Audited several Maritime Institutes and Manning Agencies within India. He retired as Director and Head of Training, Wallem Maritime Training.
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