The Energy training course offers an in-depth understanding of Oil, LNG/Gas, and Petrochemical Load Mastering, focusing on best practices in loading and unloading operations, ship-to-shore management, and cargo handling. Participants will learn about the responsibilities of a Loading Master, cargo documentation, and calculations, as well as Charter Party agreements and demurrage. The training course also emphasizes compliance with international regulations, reducing risks, improving safety and environmental performance, and understanding the technical aspects of pumps and pipeline systems.
This Loading Master for Oil, LNG, Gas & Petrochemical Terminals training course will cover:
- Mastering the loading and unloading operations for LNG and petrochemical cargoes.
- Understanding and applying international guidelines and regulations.
- Identifying and managing risks related to quality and quantity loss.
- Enhancing safety, compliance, and environmental performance.
- Gaining technical knowledge of pumps, pipelines, and operational systems.
This Loading Master for Oil, LNG, Gas & Petrochemical Terminals training course will:
- Focus on advanced technical aspects of load mastering for both liquid and gas operations, with attention to practical and commercial considerations.
- Examine the processes involved in transportation and terminal operations.
- Cover liquid and gas fiscal metering systems to ensure accurate assessments of quantity and quality.
- Highlight techniques for maintaining product quality assurance to meet industry standards.
- Explore the critical interface between ships, facilities, and terminals to ensure smooth operations.
- Provide detailed procedures for safely and efficiently loading and discharging petrochemical tankers.
- Offer insights into custody transfer measurement protocols for product quality.
- Explain LNG metering parameters, key techniques, and the necessary calculations.
This 5-day Energy practical operations training course will assist petroleum, crude oil, LNG and petrochemical operators. Ensuring your operational processes and workforce perform up to the current standards, whilst also gaining a competitive advantage.
- Learn about entire Liquid/Gas and LNG process chain
- See the latest advances in cargo transfer operations from both a Liquid and Gas ship management and terminal/Facility perspective
- Make accurate measurements and calculations of all liquid and Gas custody transfers, and product quality accuracy
- Examine the design codes and guidelines on Liquid and Gas ship and shore transfer management
- Examine real Case Studies from around the Globe concerning Liquid and Gas incidents
Participants in this Loading Master for Oil, LNG, Gas & Petrochemical Terminals training course will:
- Acquire advanced technical knowledge and practical skills in load mastering for liquid and gas operations, enhancing their professional expertise.
- Strengthen their qualifications, opening doors to career advancement within the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
- Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, improving their decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Gain confidence in managing complex loading, unloading, and custody transfer operations with precision and accuracy.
- Develop the ability to lead and coordinate ship-to-shore and terminal operations effectively.
- Stay current with industry standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure compliance and maintain operational excellence.
- Enhance their ability to implement safety protocols and environmentally responsible practices.
- Deepen their understanding of fiscal metering, LNG parameters, and advanced calculations, positioning themselves as a valuable technical resource within their organization
This Loading Master for Oil, LNG, Gas & Petrochemical Terminals training course will greatly benefit:
- All Liquid/Gas and 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
Day One: ISGOTT / MTCOT / SAFETY – Load Master
- Assessment of Delegates Current Knowledge and Understanding
- Specific criteria and areas that need in depth coverage after assessment of delegates knowledge base. Asking general questions related to loading master duties, this allows customizing the training program to ascertain optimum benefit to the delegates
- International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) New Edition
- Safety Procedures and Recommendations for Tanker and Terminal Personnel
- Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
- Marine Terminal Competence and Training Guide (MTCOT)
- Critical Load Master – Types of Liquid / Gas Carriers and Tanks
- ESD 1 and 2 - Technical Comparisons and Containment Systems
- Regasification Terminal
- Land based Options for Load Master
- Regas Vessels for Load Masters
- Critical Load Master – Applicable Safety Codes and Charterers’ Requirements
- International Gas Code Vessel Descriptions
- LNG Tank Type
- Vessel Types
Management of the Tanker and Terminal Interface (ISGOTT)
- Load Master Communications Procedures & Precautions
- Load Master Pre-berthing Exchange of Information
- Critical Load Master –Information transfer from tanker to terminal
- Critical Load Master – Information from terminal to tanker
- Cargo Loads
- Load Master Discharge Plan
What is LNG? Specific Hazards and Risks
- Screening / Compatibility Studies of Participating Vessels
- Ship Compatibility, and OPTIMOOR
- Criteria in Selecting Transfer Area and Approval from the Authorities
- Security Issues
- Checklists and Preparations
- Risk Assessments and Management, Helicopter Operations, Cargo Hazards, Weather Conditions
- Personnel Injury, Mooring Unmooring Operations
Day Two: Custody Transfer, Quality, Preparations for Loading and Unloading
- What is custody Transfer?
- Pre-transfer Exchange of Information
- MSDS
- Preparation for Cargo Loading (responsibilities ship & shore)
- Preparation for Cargo Discharge (responsibilities ship & shore)
- On-board Procedures and Training
- International Ship and Port Security Code
- Tanker Management Self-Assessment
- What is it, who is it for?
- Overview of Elements and Stages
- How the TMSA is used?
- SIRE Inspection System
- What is it and why have it for LNG?
- The Stages of LNG and Liquid / Gas Cargo Cycles
- 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 and Liquid / Gas Terminal Compatibility Studies
- Roles and Responsibility of Terminal in LNG Cargo Transfer
- Terminal Loading and Discharging
- Ship-to-Shore Operations Interfaces
- Compatibility Forms
Day Three: Procedures for Safe Mooring as Load Master and POAC
- Safe Mooring (ISGOTT)
- POAC Demands and Responsibilities
- Terminal Interface – Load Master / POAC and Master Mariners
- Jetties & SPM
- Preparation of Mooring
- Loading Master Monitoring of Moorings
- Duties and Responsibilities of the Loading Master
- Optimoor
- Berthing and Letting Go
- Liquid Natural Gas [LNG] - Project LNG / SIMOP / HSE / IMO / ILO
Ship Shore Safety Checklist
- Ship-shore Safety Checklist
- Identify Improved Procedures for the Handling, Loading and Discharging of Bulk Liquids
- Understand Pumps and Pipeline Systems including Loading and Discharge Operations
- Liquid / Gas Operations - Tanker Loading and Discharging Operations and Preparations
- Arrival Preparations and Checklists
- Loading Arms – Technology, Vendors and Designs
- Cryogenic Hoses, Testing and Type 8-inch and 6-inch
- Dynamic Positioning
- Maneuvering with and without Tug Assistance or DP
- Jetty Approaches: Finger or Face Terminal Design Interface
Day Four: Ship to Shore Interface / STS and Management of Operations
- LNG and Liquid / Gas Transfer System Architectures and Available Technologies
- Ship to Ship to Shore
- Ship to Platform
- Ship to Ship
- Ship Connected Transfer Systems and Tandem Configurations
- System Uptime Considerations of Effective Operations
- Meteocean Conditions, Prediction Tools
Typical Terminal Liquid / Gas and LNG Operations
- Leadership Skills
- Risk Management Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Motivation of Operator, Ships’ Officer to Cooperate
Tankers & Shore Tanks
- Vessel and Barge Dimensions and Shipping Terminology Quantity and Quality Terminology
- Cargo Inspection Definitions
- Shore Tanks, Fixed, Floating Roof and other Details
- Liquid Form Measurement - 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
Liquid and Gas CARGO SPILLS / ESD AND RELEASES
- Protocols and How the Systems are Used
Day Five: Emergency Response and Contingency Planning – Load Mastering
- Things to Do in Case of Emergency
- General Emergency Response Management
- Things to Avoid During Emergencies
- Contingency Equipment
- Oil Spill and LNG Leak
- SOPEP / SIMOPS Use
- Fire or Structural Damage
- Poor Weather and Mooring Failures
- Precautions Against Piracy
- Media Management and Communications, Parties Involved
- Recent Industry Incidents Highlighted
Common Causes of these Incidents
- Required Crew Training and Preparations
- Hazards and Risks Moving Forward
- Geographical Hazards
- Crew Factor
- Ship and Shore Requirements
- Preparing for the Future Incidents - Contingency Planning
- ƒƒ STS Equipment and Training
- ƒƒ 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
LOAD MASTER Technical Developments - Load Master Marine Engineers and Tech Superintendents – Wear down, Fatigue and Failure Management Practices and planning - LNG Fuel, STS and Bunkering
- Overview of SMS & PMS
- Discuss Onboard Planned Maintenance Systems – PMS
- Discuss Trend Analysis – T. A.
- Analysis of Condition Monitoring Technical - CME
- OEM Main Engine Component Failures Relevant to Engine Performance
Commercial Aspects of General Average Insurance and LNG Cargo Incidents and Claims - How it affects all participants in the Industry?
- What is G.A – why does it affect all participants commercially?
- G.A - Carriers Concerns
- LNG Loss and Case Studies
- LNGC Cost of Losses and How to Minimise Commercial and Economic Risks
- LNG Calculations and How to Minimise Loss
- G.A - Charterer Concerns
- G.A – Facilities and Operators Concerns
- G.A – STS, Bunker Handlers & Bunker Operators Concerns
- Commercial Contracts and the Effects on All Parties
- Technical Nature of G.A
- Rights and Obligations of All Participants in the Event of G.A
