Ship Security Officer Lesson Planner

Advance Training for Gas Tanker Cargo OperationsDay 1

0830 1000Introduction and Enrolment1000 1100International and National Regulations and codes of praticeLecturer to go through PowerPoint on International and national Regulations.

After the session the candidate will be able to understand the relevant regulations, conventions and code of practice as they apply to Gas tankers.

Have knowledge of legal implications, responsibilities and consequences. And have knowledge of use of the IGC code, and other industry guidelines.1100 1330Properties of Liquefied GasesLecturer to go through PowerPoint on Properties of Liquefied Gases.After the session the candidate will be able to understand the molecular structure of common hydro carbon and chemical gases. The relations between molecular structure and physical properties of these gases. Have knowledge of four states of matter, liquid and vapour densities, classification hydrocarbon and chemical gases, Saturated & Unsaturated Vapour Pressure, Critical Temperature and Pressure, dew point and bubble point, diffusion and mixing of gases, Brittle Fracture, Composition of Liquefied Gases.1330 1400Lunch1400 1500Properties of Liquefied GasesLecturer to go through PowerPoint on Properties of Liquefied GasesAfter the session the candidate will be able to understand relationship between temperature and pressure, simple gas laws, Have knowledge of compression of gases, reliquefication and refrigeration of gases, Mollier Diagram, Roll Over, Compatibility/segregation, reactivity, corrosivity, lubrication of compressors, hydrate formation, Polymerisation, basic thermodynamics, VCM, Butadiene (polymerizing cargoes)1500 1700Safe Operational Practices

Lecturer to go through Power Point on Safe Operational Practices.After the session the candidate will be able to understand Flammability, Flash Point, Auto ignition temperature, Flammable Limits, Effect of IG on flammability, Ignition sources (precautions for Hot & Cold work), static electricity, Electric equipment for hazardous area, Electrical safety.Day 20830 1100Safe Operational PracticesLecturer to go through Power Point on Safe Operational Practices.

After the session the candidate will have the knowledge of health hazards / toxicity associated with the cargo, understanding of the TLV system of measuring exposure limits. TLV values of various gases, Effects and precautions of frostbite, Oxygen deficiency, Precautions when entering Enclosed Spaces, Jettisoning of cargo, Preventing Pollution, Information available on Material Safety Data Sheets.

1100 1200Safety EquipmentLecturer to go through Power Point on Safety Equipment.After the session the candidate will have knowledge of Safety Equipment to be carried on board Gas carriers as per the IGC code. Use of appropriate PPE, Respiratory protection, EEBD, SCBA, Decontamination showers, First Aid equipment.1200 1330Gas detection EquipmentLecturer to go through PowerPoint on Gas Detection Equipment.After the session the candidate will have appreciation of types of instruments and their operating principles; calibration and maintenance of oxygen analysers, explosive meter, tank scopes, dragger tubes, personal gas detectors, Fixed gas detection system.1330 1400Lunch

1400 1700Gas Carrier DesignLecturer to go through Power Point on Gas Carrier design. After the session the candidate will have knowledge of types of gas carriers, cargo containment system designs being used on Gas Carriers. The types of insulation, and designed pressure and temperature. Ship Survival capability requirements.

Day 3

0830 1000Gas Carrier DesignLecturer to go through Power Point on Gas Carrier design.

After the session the candidate will have knowledge of Gas carrier general layout and requirements.1000 1330Cargo EquipmentLecturer to go through Power Point on Cargo Equipment.

After the session the candidate will have knowledge of the construction and operation of the types of cargo pumps used on Gas Carriers, Precautions to prevent seizing due to hydrates, design and operation of relief valves on cargo tanks and cargo piping, expansion devices, flame screens, Gas dangerous zones, Emergency Shut Down systems, construction of cargo heaters, vapourizers, compressors, condensers, liquid separators, inter-stage cooler.1330 1400Lunch

1400 1600Cargo EquipmentLecturer to go through Power Point on Cargo Equipment.

After the session the candidate will have knowledge of the LNG boil off and use of cargo as a fuel, design and construction of Inert Gas Generator, level gauges, level alarms, instrumentation and use of electrical equipment in gas hazardous areas, Custody Transfer System onboard LNG ships. 1600 1700 Cargo Calculations Lecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise.

After the session the candidate will have knowledge to perform cargo measurements and calculations of liquid phase, vapour phase, OBQ, ROB and boil off cargo calculations. Day 4

0830 1330Cargo Operational CycleLecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise and Advance Gas tanker Simulation Equipment to familiarise the candidates with Gas tanker Operations.

After the session the candidate will have knowledge of processes of drying, inerting, gassing up, cooling down, loading, cargo conditioning (Sea passage), unloading procedure., ballasting, stripping.1330 1400Lunch

1400 1700Cargo Operational CycleLecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise and Advance Gas tanker Simulation Equipment to familiarise the candidates with Gas tanker Operations.

After the session the candidate will have knowledge of Filling limits and reference temperature, ballast system, boil-off system, effect of bulk liquid cargoes on trim, stability and structural integrity, Ship-Shore interface, Ship to ship transfer. Day 5 0830 1130Emergency Procedures & Fire FightingLecturer to go through Power Point, Exercise, Role play and Advance Gas tanker Simulation Equipment to familiarise the candidates with Emergency procedures.

After the session the candidate will have knowledge of alarms and emergency shut down systems, actions in case of Gas Fires, role of safety officers, information and communication structures, actions in the event of collision, stranding, spillage, cargo tank leakage. Ship contingency planning, legal requirements, drills , training and practice, Ship shore liaison, Emergency towing off pendents, Fire fighting on liquefied gas tankers, Enclosed space rescue, First aid and use of MFAG.1130 -1230Quiz and Certificate IssueGlasgow Maritime Academy, 101 Abercromby Business Centre, 279 Abercromby Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 2DD

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