LNG Shipping

What are the Goals?

At the end of this training course, you will learn to: 

• Understand the role LNG shipping plays within the gas industry
• Be able to determine the key points influencing global LNG trade
• Comprehend the technology and developments 
• Understand operations, commercial and safety requirements
• Be able to appreciate the new industry trends and their effects on LNG shipping

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Managers, supervisors, and engineers within the LNG industry
• Professionals within the shipping industry
• Professionals within energy trading and operations/asset management
• Interested parties within the world of energy and shipping (such as surveyors)
• Interested parties within risk management and insurance
• Professionals within energy technology 
• interested parties within energy and energy retail developments
• Other Engineers who would like a further understanding of the LNG shipping processes

Daily Agenda

Day One: Introduction to LNG Shipping and Technology

• What is LNG
• Energy mix
• Security of supply
• End to end value chain
• LNG global trend and significant projects 
• History of shipping
• Containment technology
• View of current tonnage

Day Two: Shipping trade and LNG Stock Management

• Shipping Routes and considerations
• LNG trade (spot and fixed)
• LNG stock management
• Quality considerations
• Material losses
• Liquefaction
• Part cargos
• Rollover

Day Three: Ship Propulsion considerations and LNG Developments

• Marine fuel oil and LNG as a marine fuel
• Emissions considerations
• FSRU and FSU
• FLNG FPSO
• Ship to ship, ship to shore to ship
• Reload operations
• Ice class and artic LNG
• Small scale, Bunkering, and retail LNG

Day Four: Whole Fleet considerations and Custody Transfer 

• Ship shore compatibility
• Shipping audits
• Material transfer and quality measurements
• Surveyors requirements and process
• Contractual requirements
• Stock reconciliation

Day Five: Loading/Unloading Requirements, Maintenance, and Safety 

• Ship shore meetings
• Recordings of transfer timings 
• Letters of protest 
• Maintenance requirements
• Safety systems 
• Incidents 
• Safety record and public opinion