INTRODUCTION
LNG has gained immense traction and progress in the recent past. With LNG businesses projected to be in full throttle the need to understand it, including the commercial and technical risks in the end to end LNG chain and operations, is a must for all players that are involved or looking to be involved in the LNG industry. Especially those looking for opportunities to either expand or diversify their existing business into the expanding LNG industry.
This GLOMACS training course on Fundamentals of LNG covers the fundamental, technical aspects and practical commercial considerations in LNG from pre-fixture activities, terminals, through to LNG transportation. This including contracts, terminal operations, tanker loading and discharge procedures, and LNG custody transfer measurement and calculations. Learn more about the LNG industry and be equipped as you aim to stay ahead, look for opportunities and get ahead in this niche business.
Objectives
- Gain an overview and the fundamentals of the entire LNG process chain
- Understand LNG cargo transfer operations from both ship management and terminal perspectives
- Understand the trade routing and cargo management options for LNG
- Consider and select the best options for LNG vessel types and containment systems
- Make accurate measurements and calculations of LNG custody transfer
- Examine the impact of various design codes and guidelines on LNG ship and shore transfer management
- Better manage LNG supply transportation contracts and shipping documents
- Examine LNG incidents and evaluate tanker safety, associated risks and requirements to better manage your LNG tanker operations
- Learn in detail about the LNG tanker business and operations
Training Methodology
This intensive 5-day training course will equip you with a detailed practical grounding in the fundamentals of advanced LNG. Theory based and delivered in a practical method, including case studies and in a workshop format you will learn the practical tools and techniques that can be utilised to manage commercial and operational risks more effectively and make better practical investment decisions.
- Reinforce knowledge about operations that are carried out in accordance with all relevant national and international maritime legislation, local regulations, and industry best practices
- Evaluate the different procedures and factors affecting cost of the operation
- Ensure overall safety for any LNG operation on the use of correct size and number of fenders and certified tested hoses
- Become familiar with LNG vessels, operations and LNG STS equipment
- Enhance understanding of Ship-to-Ship transfer equipment, design, maintenance - and training methods for STS
- Familiarise the differences of Person in Overall Advisory Control, Mooring Master and Master of the Ship
- Establish a useful methodology in reducing risk
- Understanding LNG environmental challenges
- Recognise and understand differences in operations and hazards between oil and gas vessels
- Understand requirements for LNG vessel compatibility and Optimoor studies and follow an LNG spill response case study
Organisational Impact
Your organisation will gain a vast range of LNG fundamental skill sets including:
- Supply Chain – Personnel involved in crude oil/gas.
- Energy and Logistics Providers – Ship-brokers, traders, shipping agents, claims departments staff, loading masters, cargo inspectors, surveyors.
- Administrative and Non-Operational office staff that lack ‘on hand’ practical experience.
- Oil & Gas Industry – Management who have to formulate and take charge of cargo acceptance policy and practice
Personal Impact
Gain a practical grounding and learn the Important Aspects of LNG, Operations and the future of Energy.
- What Regulations and Guidelines are Governing Operations?
- Master the Parties Involved in the Transfers and their Relationship to One Another
- POAC Performing Different Roles at Particular Point of the Operations
- Pre-planning and Risk Assessment Considerations for LNG
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- LNG suppliers, traders and distributors
- Ship owners and operators
- Superintendents and safety officers
- Technical and operations executives
- Charterers and traders
- Ship brokers
- Port and terminal operators
- P&I club and marine insurance
- Ship Owners and Managers
- Offshore Vessel and FPSO Owners and Operators
- Oil Majors, NOCs and Independents
- Ship Superintendents and Safety Officers
- Ship Officers and Crews (Master, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers etc)
- Loading and Mooring Masters
- STS Service Providers
- Liquid Cargo and Bunker Surveyors
- Ports and Terminal Operators
- P&I Inspectors and Executives
- LNG FSU Owners, Managers, Operators
- Company Assurance Managers and Superintendents