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This book contains important safety advice that should be followed while serving onboard liquefied gas carriers.
The book describes the hazards associated with shipping liquefied gas products and addresses the essential items needed to protect you, your environment, your colleagues and the cargo carried.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CARRIAGE OF LIQUEFIED GASES BY SEA
HOW ARE THEY CARRIED?
WHERE DO THE PRODUCTS COME FROM?
TYPES OF LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIERS
LNG CARRIERS
LPG CARRIERS
FULLY PRESSURISED
SEMI-PRESSURISED
ETHYLENE CARRIERS
FULLY REFRIGERATED
3. HAZARDS AND RISKS OF LIQUEFIED GAS CARGOES
INTRODUCTION
FURTHER INFORMATION
CARGO HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
PRESENCE OF GAS
SOURCES OF IGNITION
LIQUID SPILLS
CHEMICAL BURNS
LOW TEMPERATURES
4. FLAMMABILITY
5. TOXICITY
6. ENCLOSED SPACES
7. BASIC FIREFIGHTING
8. POLLUTION PREVENTION
9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
10. DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS