This two-week course will provide marine officers with the basic knowledge for safe and efficient transportation of LNG and other liquefied gases. This course is an USCG prerequisite for employment aboard LNG carriers. Comprehensive lecture and computer-based cargo handling simulator training will include: LNG science, engineering systems, cargo systems, ship/shore interfaces, rules and regulations, and safety. This class complies with the IMO and USCG requirements for a liquefied gases PIC (Person In Charge) course.
Course Capacity: 12 students
Prerequisites: None
Special Requirements: None
USCG Approval: Any applicant who has successfully completed our Tankship Liquefied Gas (MEBAMD-508) course and applies for endorsement within five years of completion will satisfy:
- The cargo course requirements of 46 CFR 13.201(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(a)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-PIC (LG); AND
- The cargo course requirements of 46 CFR 13.301(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(c)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-PIC (Barge) (LG); AND
- The cargo course requirements of 46 CFR 13.401(e)(1) for original issuance OR 13.120(b)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Assistant (LG); AND
- The cargo course requirements of 46 CFR 13.501(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(d)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Engineer (LG); AND
- Meets the standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.611(a)(2), of STCW Code Section A-V/1, Table A-V/1-2-1 for Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations; AND
- Provided the applicant also supplies a statement signed by the Master or Chief Mate of a Liquefied Gas Tanker, appropriate to the endorsement sought (Tankship, Tank Barge), that the mariner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising transfers of liquefied gas cargos in accordance with the guidance found in NVIC 22-14(Ch-1) (Encl. 1, paragraph 6):
- Meets the standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.607(a)(2) or (b)(2), of STCW Code Section A-V/1, Table A-V/1-2-2 for Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations; OR
- Provided the applicant also supplies a statement signed by the Master or Chief Engineer of a Liquefied Gas Tanker that the mariner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising loadings and transfers of liquefied gas fuel in accordance with the guidance found in NVIC 22-14(Ch-2) (Encl. 1, paragraph 6):
- Meets the standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.607(c)(2), of STCW Code Section A-V/1, Table A-V/1-2-2 for Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations for an endorsement limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment.
The course completion certificate issued upon successfully completion of this course is valid for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement(s) and may not be used for future application transactions.
