Course in LNG Bunkering Planning
Online 300-hour course in LNG bunkering planning. 6 modules covering the IGF Code (International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels), ISO 20519 Specification for the supply of liquefied natural gas as fuel, and DNV Phast. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Characterise the physical properties and risks of LNG as a marine fuel.
Compare truck-to-ship, ship-to-ship and terminal supply methods.
Apply the IGF Code, ISO 20519 and SGMF guidelines to a real operation.
Delineate safety zones based on HAZID, HAZOP and QRA analyses.
Plan flow rates, times and supply windows in a port.
Draft operating and emergency procedures for bunkering.
Assess the economic and environmental viability of an LNG bunkering service.
Who it's for
- Bunkering operations coordinator looking to specialise in LNG bunkering planning.
- Marine LNG engineer looking to specialise in LNG bunkering planning.
- Port safety officer looking to specialise in LNG bunkering planning.
- Terminal planner looking to specialise in LNG bunkering planning.
- Gas carrier officer looking to specialise in LNG bunkering planning.
- Alternative fuels consultant looking to specialise in LNG bunkering planning.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- IGF Code (International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels)
- ISO 20519 Specification for the supply of liquefied natural gas as fuel
- ISO/TS 18683 Guidelines for systems and installations for supply of LNG as fuel to ships
- IGC Code (IMO)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (AFIR)
- EN ISO 16904 Design and testing of LNG transfer arms
- STCW Convention, regulation V/3
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Composition, methane number and LNG quality1.2Cryogenic behaviour at −162 °C1.3Boil-off gas and product ageing1.4Rollover and stratification risks1.5Embrittlement of steels at extreme cold1.6Flammability, vapour cloud and dispersion1.7Methane slip in dual-fuel engines1.8Comparison with MGO, VLSFO and methanol1.9Small-scale LNG supply chain1.10Workshop: BOG calculation for a type C tank
2.1Truck-to-ship supply (TTS)2.2Ship-to-ship supply (STS)2.3Supply from onshore terminal (PTS)2.4Interchangeable ISO containers for LNG2.5LNG bunkering vessels and barges2.6IMO type A, B, C and membrane tanks2.7Loading arms and cryogenic hoses2.8Dry-disconnect couplings and ERC2.9ESD systems and ship-to-ship links2.10Case study: choosing the supply method for a port
3.1IGF Code for gas-fuelled ships3.2IGC Code for gas carriers3.3ISO 20519 for transfer equipment3.4SGMF good practice guidelines3.5IAPH checklist3.6Classification society rules3.7AFIR Regulation and TEN-T port network3.8STCW training for low-flashpoint fuels3.9Port permits and competent authority3.10Practice: completing the IAPH checklist
4.1Hazard identification using HAZID4.2HAZOP study of the transfer system4.3Safety zone and operational safety zone4.4Gas cloud dispersion modelling4.5Quantitative risk analysis (QRA)4.6Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) with passengers or cargo4.7Emergency response plan4.8Gas detection and fire protection4.9Purging and inerting with nitrogen4.10Laboratory: delineating the safety zone
5.1Demand forecasting and fleet sizing5.2Scheduling windows during berthing5.3Calculation of flow rates and transfer times5.4Compatibility between receiving and supplying vessel5.5Pressure management and vapour return5.6Quantity measurement and delivery note5.7Sampling and gas quality analysis5.8Logistics costs and pricing5.9Service performance indicators5.10Case study: weekly plan for a port hub
6.1Definition of port and target vessels6.2Estimation of annual supply volume6.3Selection of infrastructure and supply method6.4Risk study and safety zones6.5Step-by-step operating procedure6.6Training plan and drills6.7Economic and emissions assessment6.8Roadmap towards bio-LNG and e-LNG6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DNV Phast, Gexcon FLACS, Aspen HYSYS, Kongsberg K-Sim Cargo, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals are based on real procedures: dispersion study of an LNG leak, emergency shutdown drill, and planning of simultaneous operations at a terminal. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Characterise the physical properties and risks of LNG as a marine fuel.
Compare truck-to-ship, ship-to-ship and terminal supply methods.
Apply the IGF Code, ISO 20519 and SGMF guidelines to a real operation.
Delineate safety zones based on HAZID, HAZOP and QRA analyses.
Plan flow rates, times and supply windows in a port.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You work with DNV Phast, Gexcon FLACS, Aspen HYSYS and Kongsberg K-Sim Cargo. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from the SEIUM Institute on passing continuous assessment and the final integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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