Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Transportation

Introduction:

This LNG shipping course is devoted to the changes and developments that have transformed the gas industry. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry has shown phenomenal growth, becoming an important part of the energy mix and contributing to supply security in both established and emerging markets.

The course addresses practical issues in the LNG business, bridging knowledge gaps among participants. Given that shipping is the backbone of the LNG value chain, this course highlights key issues across the entire process to ensure effective performance. This information is essential for current industry participants and those looking to enter this dynamic business environment.

Objectives:

By the end of this LNG shipping course, participants will be capable of:

• Investigating the role of LNG shipping within the gas industry.
• Assessing the major determinants for the global LNG market.
• Exploring technology and developments in the area.
• Appreciating operational, commercial, and safety aspects.
• Reviewing recent trends in the industry and their relation to LNG shipping.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive sessions
• Real-life scenarios
• Workgroup sessions
• Game-based approach
• Workshops
• Industry presentations
• Tests & quizzes / group exercises

Course Outline:

Unit 1: General Orientation to LNG and its Transportation

• LNG denotes Liquefied Natural Gas.
• Energy Mix: Security of Supply.
• Value chain analysis to cover the entire process scope.
• LNG Global Trends and Significant Projects.
• History of transportation.
• Containment technology.
• Current tonnage powered by gas.

Unit 2: Shipping Trade and LNG Stock Management

• Geographical Constraints and Major Routes.
• LNG trade: spot and fixed.
• LNG Stock Management.
• Normalization & quality procedures.
• Material losses.
• Liquefaction.
• Partial cargoes.
• Rollover.

Unit 3: Regasification Systems and Types of LNG Vessels

• Marine fuel oil and LNG as fuel for powered vessels.
• Emissions considerations.
• FSRU & FSU.
• FLNG FPSO.
• Ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore operations.
• Reloading operations.
• Ice-class ships and Arctic tanker LNG operations.
• Small-scale bunkering and retail LNG distribution.

Unit 4: Systematic Review of the Entire Fleet and Change of Ownership

• Ship-shore compatibility.
• Audit for shipping operations.
• Material Transition and Quality Control Measures.
• Requirements and processes for surveyors.
• Contractual requirements.
• Stock Reconciliation.

Unit 5: Loading/Unloading Requirements, Maintenance, and Safety

• Audience presentation.
• Recording the time for transfer of ships and cargo.
• Letters of protest.
• Maintenance requirements.
• Safety systems.
• Incident management.
• Safety records and public opinion.