Crew Safety Standards and Training for Large LNG Carriers : Esssential best practices for the industry, 1st Ed., 2003

Crew Safety Standards and Training for Large LNG Carriers : Esssential best practices for the industry

Guidance for ship operators who are entering LNG ship operation for the first time.

This book is primarily for the guidance of ship owners and operators entering LNG ship operation for the first time. It highlights the relevant statutory requirements for training LNG tanker crews, as well as the provisions of STCW that apply to gas tankers and advice on application of the ISM code. This book, which can be considered a guide to Industry best practice, draws heavily on the experience of the SIGTTO member companies that have extensive operating experience with this class of vessel.

Contents

1 Introduction
1.2 Summary of Requirements, Interpretations, and Recommendations
1.2.1 Requirements
1.2.2 Interpretations and Recommendations

2 Applicable Rules, Standards and Guidelines
2.1.1 STCW Convention
2.1.2 SOLAS Convention (The ISM Code and the IGC Code)
2.1.3 Industry Guidelines and Customs of the Trade
2.1.4 National Regulation
2.2 The STCW Convention
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Training Records
2.2.3 Certification
2.2.4 Experience
2.2.5 Induction Training
2.3 Safety Management Systems and the IGC Code
2.3.1 The Central Role of the SMS
2.3.2 Important Areas for Special Training and Awareness
2.3.3 Training Records
2.3.4 USCG Requirements
2.4 Industry Guidelines and Customs of the Trade
2.4.1 The Cargo Engineer
2.4.2 Computer Based Training (C.B.T)
2.4.3 On-going Training and Cargo Simulators
2.4.4 Ship Manoeuvring Characteristics
2.4.5 Reviewing Training Needs
2.4.6 Training Issues in Shipyard Practice
2.4.7 Publications for Onboard Training

References

Appendices
Appendix 1 Extracts from the STCW Convention and Code
Appendix 2 Extracts from SOLAS Convention
Appendix 3 Extracts from the ISM Code
Appendix 4 Extracts from the IGC Code
Appendix 5 Onboard Gas Familiarisation Training Programme
Appendix 6 Example of Contents for the Cargo Operations Manual
Appendix 7 Example of Contents for the Machinery Manual
Appendix 8 Glossary