Name: Fundamentals of LNG Training Course
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Scheduled Dates

Classroom

11 - 15 May 2026

Singapore - Singapore

$5,950

06 - 10 Jul 2026

Dubai - UAE

$5,950

14 - 18 Sep 2026

London - UK

$5,950

23 - 27 Nov 2026

Dubai - UAE

$5,950

10 - 14 May 2027

Singapore - Singapore

$5,950

05 - 09 Jul 2027

Dubai - UAE

$5,950

13 - 17 Sep 2027

London - UK

$5,950

22 - 26 Nov 2027

Dubai - UAE

$5,950

Online

11 - 15 May 2026

Online

$4,950

14 - 18 Sep 2026

Online

$4,950

10 - 14 May 2027

Online

$4,950

13 - 17 Sep 2027

Online

$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

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 PetroKnowledge Fundamentals of LNG training course 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.

What are the Goals?

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

Who is this Training Course for?

This Fundamentals of LNG 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

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Fundamentals of LNG 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

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Types of LNG Carriers, Terminals, Storage and Tanks/LNG Treatment and the Science

LNG terminal and vessel - main types
Vessel design - Moss Rosenberg, Membrane, Steamships
Storage design and Gas detections systems
The science of LNG - as an energy and power source
The IMO involvement
Advantages of LNG as an energy source
Co2 and Emission Control Technology [E.C.T]
Carbon Capture and Storage and LNF designs for the future. Are we there yet?
Boil Off Gas characteristics and dual fuel options
Diesel, Electric and LNG powered vessel systems on the market
LNG Technical comparisons and containment systems
Regasification terminal locations, Land based, Regas vessels
Treatment of LNG and methods
Specific Characteristics of LNG
LNG - What is it and why do we want more of it?

Applicable Safety Codes and Charterer’s Requirements

International Gas Code vessel descriptions »» LNG Tank Type »» LNG Vessel types
International Safety Management, ISM Code and the basic requirements and training
Safety Management Systems [SMS] in the LNG Field
Vessel and On board LNG procedures and training
S.P - International Ship and Port Security Codes and Regional security issues
Tanker Management Self-Assessment
What is the TMA, who is it for?
TMA Overview of elements and stages
How the TMSA is used
The SIRE inspection system. What is it and why have it for LNG?

Day 2: The Stages of LNG Cargo Cycle

What are the stages?
Why do we have them?
What do they achieve?
Regasification terminal locations - Land based Regas vessels System
Overview: typical schemes and operating principles
LNG Transfer system design and parameters Contributors to Boil off Gas

Preparation of Cargo Cycle – LNG Terminal Compatibility Studies

Roles and responsibility of terminal in LNG cargo transfer
Terminal loading and discharging
Ship-to-Shore operations interfaces
Compatibility forms
LNG Cargo Transfer checklists and forms required
LNG Cargo Transfer equipment required
LNG Cargo hazards, safety and risks that exist
LNG Cargo controls
- Roles of Fibre Optics in LNG Transfer and operations
- LNG Cargo training required for personnel (LNG Preparations forms)

Day 3: LNG Transfer Systems -Naval Architecture [Ship Design] and Available New Technologies

Ship to Ship to shore Transfer systems - Naval Architecture [ship systems] and the Terminal interface
Ship to Platform Transfer systems - Naval Architecture [ship systems] and the Terminal interface
Ship to Ship Transfer Systems - Naval Architecture [ship systems] and the vessel interface
Ship connected transfer systems and tandem configurations for ship to ship
System Uptime considerations of effective operations
Meteocean conditions, prediction tools and weather monitoring
Arrival preparations and checklists
- LNG Loading Arms Abilities – Technology, vendors and designs
- Sensor Technologies and Latest Cryogenic Hose designs, testing and type 8 inch and 6 Inch
- Dynamic Positioning what is it and why do we have it DP 1. DP 2 And DP 2
- Manoeuvring with and without tug assistance or DP
- Jetty Approaches – Finger or Face Terminal Design Interface
LNG Pre-loading procedures alongside
Ramp up, loading and ramp down, actions and precautions
- LNG Ramp up, increasing loading rate
- Tank loading procedures
- Ramp down and the topping off tanks process
- Return ad Vapour pressure control
LNG Post loading operations
- Commencement of gas burning and line disconnection
Checklists and Pre-arrival preparations, terminal requirements and ship line cool down
Discharging and ramp down, heel options
- Overview of standard discharge operations
- Ramp down for heel distribution option
Discharging operations

Safety and Risk Management

Recent industry incidents highlighted- LNG Spill and Discharges worldwide.
What have we learnt?
Human Error and factors in the LNG industry
Latent Engineering Design Failures in the LNG industry
LNG - OEM faults
Common causes of these incidents

Day 4: ESD 1 and 2 Design Codes and Operations

Alarm Settings ESD Actions

ESD 1 systems and what is it
ESD 2 what are the differing systems
Required crew training and preparations
Hazards and Risks moving forward »» Geographical hazards »» Crew factor

Water Curtain Operations and Tests Theory and Potential Damages

Ship and shore requirements
Preparing for the future incidents
Contingency planning
Salvage of an LNG vessel
Considerations for cargo recovery
Environmental impact
Technical equipment development
Risk profiling of your operations
What response is required?
Safety Management Systems and Options

SIMPOS – Simultaneous Operations (LNG Transfers and Operations)

Considerations when performing SIMPOS
HAZARD and Risk when performing LNG SIMOPS
Day and Night operations
Ship to Ship operations
24 Hr LNG operations
Where do SIMPOS operations occur?
Why are SIMPOS performed?

Day 5: LNG Custody Transfer Measurement and Calculations

System setup parameters
Sampling and Certification Custody
Transfer Guidelines of Terminals Ship and surveyor roles
Certificate of Loading
Types of Custody Transfer Measurement
- Systems and Equipment
- Inerting
- Aerating
- Drying and Cool down
- Liquid form measurement
- Volumetric measurement
- Temperature measurement
- Custody Transfer Measurement system (CTMs) testing and checks
LNG Quality Control Mechanisms and the Custody Transfer Procedure
Flow metering Technology utilised
- Flow measurement and custody transfer flow metering, types.
- Coriolis Flow mechanisms, design, metering and performance
- Thermal Flow mechanisms, design, metering and performance
- Differential Flow mechanisms, design, metering and performance
- Ultrasonic Flow mechanisms, design, metering and performance
- Vortex Flow mechanisms, design, metering and performance
- Applications of flow meters, calibration, calculations, transfer principles
- Safety

Certificate

On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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