The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has published two new guidelines to improve the safety of LNG-fuelled ships
The documents are intended to assist greater standardisation in crew competency and vessel design.
SGMF’s operation of ships with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)- competency and assessment guidelines defines the skills required for any party involved in the preparation, storage, handling and use of gas as a marine fuel. The guidance can also be used by organisations developing training in these competencies.
Ray Gillett, general manager, GTT Training and chair of SGMF Working Group 14, said, “The use of LNG as a fuel on marine vessels is expanding quickly. To ensure that these vessels are operated safely and efficiently it is important that crews fully understand what they are dealing with. These guidelines provide a basis for operators and training organisations to implement the necessary training to achieve that aim.”
The guidance complements existing SGMF documentation on manifold arrangements and is intended to promote compatible bunkering operations across a widening range of bunkering facilities and installations. Both publications were prepared by working groups of SGMF members.
