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Postgraduate Diploma in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering. 8 modules with the IGF Code (ships using gases or low-flashpoint fuels), ISO 20519 (specification for bunkering of LNG-fuelled vessels) and DNV Phast. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the properties of LNG as a marine fuel.

02

Compare types of containment tanks under the IGF Code.

03

Calculate boil-off generation and its management strategies.

04

Identify hazards of onboard gas systems.

05

Plan a safe bunkering operation with safety zones.

06

Evaluate emergency response and the role of the human factor.

07

Apply port and certification regulations to a bunkering operation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Gas systems engineer who wants to specialise in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering.
  • LNG bunkering coordinator who wants to specialise in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering.
  • Process risk analyst who wants to specialise in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering.
  • LNG vessel superintendent who wants to specialise in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering.
  • Port safety inspector who wants to specialise in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering.
  • Cryogenic containment engineer who wants to specialise in Tank Safety, Vaporisation and Bunkering.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the maritime transport sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IGF Code (ships using gases or low-flashpoint fuels)
  • ISO 20519 (specification for bunkering of LNG-fuelled vessels)
  • ISO/TS 18683 (safety and risk assessment of LNG bunkering)
  • IGC Code (gas carriers)
  • EN 1473 (onshore LNG installations and equipment)
  • IEC 60079 (explosive atmospheres)
  • ISO 16903 (characteristics of LNG)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Properties of liquefied natural gas
  2. 1.2Composition and methane number
  3. 1.3Environmental benefits and methane emissions
  4. 1.4LNG supply chain
  5. 1.5Types of LNG-fuelled vessels
  6. 1.6Gas engines: low- and high-pressure dual fuel
  7. 1.7IGF Code
  8. 1.8IGC Code for gas carriers
  9. 1.9Evolution of the fleet and market
  10. 1.10Case study: life-cycle analysis of LNG emissions
  1. 2.1Independent tanks Types A, B and C
  2. 2.2GTT membrane systems
  3. 2.3Materials for cryogenic temperatures
  4. 2.4Thermal insulation
  5. 2.5Design of pressurised Type C tanks
  6. 2.6Sloshing and membrane loads
  7. 2.7Tank location and protection
  8. 2.8Tank connection spaces
  9. 2.9Tank inspection and testing
  10. 2.10Laboratory: wall thickness calculation for a Type C tank
  1. 3.1Heat ingress and boil-off generation
  2. 3.2Boil-off rate and its factors
  3. 3.3Tank pressure management
  4. 3.4Reliquefaction
  5. 3.5Gas combustion units (GCU)
  6. 3.6Vaporisers and heaters
  7. 3.7Gas supply systems for engines
  8. 3.8Stratification and rollover
  9. 3.9LNG ageing
  10. 3.10Practice: boil-off balance on a 15-day voyage
  1. 4.1Hazards: cryogenics, flammability and asphyxiation
  2. 4.2Classification of hazardous areas
  3. 4.3Double barrier and double-walled piping
  4. 4.4Ventilation and gas detection
  5. 4.5Shut-off valves and emergency shutdown
  6. 4.6Pressure relief systems
  7. 4.7Specific fire protection
  8. 4.8HAZID and HAZOP analysis
  9. 4.9Risk assessment under the IGF Code
  10. 4.10Workshop: HAZOP of a gas supply system
  1. 5.1Methods: truck, ship and terminal
  2. 5.2LNG bunkering vessels
  3. 5.3ISO 20519 bunkering standard
  4. 5.4Safety zones and control zone
  5. 5.5Ship/shore safety checklist (SGMF)
  6. 5.6Emergency release couplings (ERC)
  7. 5.7Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)
  8. 5.8Metering and custody transfer
  9. 5.9Purging, cool-down and disconnection
  10. 5.10Case study: ship-to-ship bunkering plan in port
  1. 6.1LNG leak scenarios
  2. 6.2Pool fires and vapour clouds
  3. 6.3Cold damage to steel
  4. 6.4Gas emergency response
  5. 6.5STCW training for low-flashpoint fuels
  6. 6.6Crew competencies
  7. 6.7Emergency drills
  8. 6.8Incident investigation
  9. 6.9Safety culture
  10. 6.10Practice: leak response plan during bunkering
  1. 7.1Requirements of port authorities
  2. 7.2IAPH guidelines
  3. 7.3Bunkering authorisations in Spain
  4. 7.4Quantitative risk assessments (QRA)
  5. 7.5Certification by the classification society
  6. 7.6PSC inspections of LNG vessels
  7. 7.7Other fuels: bio-LNG and synthetic methane
  8. 7.8Lessons for ammonia and hydrogen
  9. 7.9Insurance and liability
  10. 7.10Case study: QRA of a port bunkering point
  1. 8.1Vessel selection and its operation
  2. 8.2Containment system design
  3. 8.3Boil-off management
  4. 8.4Risk analysis
  5. 8.5Bunkering procedure
  6. 8.6Emergency plan
  7. 8.7Training plan
  8. 8.8Regulatory compliance plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easier to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DNV Phast, Aspen HYSYS, FLACS, PHA-Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real HAZID and HAZOP study procedures, bunkering safety zone calculations and LNG leak simulations. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vessel selection and its operation

Explain the properties of LNG as a marine fuel.

Containment system design

Compare types of containment tanks under the IGF Code.

Boil-off management

Calculate boil-off generation and its management strategies.

Risk analysis

Identify hazards of onboard gas systems.

Bunkering procedure

Plan a safe bunkering operation with safety zones.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Gas systems engineerLNG bunkering coordinatorProcess risk analystLNG vessel superintendentPort safety inspectorCryogenic containment engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course works with DNV Phast, Aspen HYSYS, FLACS, PHA-Pro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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