Advanced Course for Ships with Ammonia as Fuel

Course Description

The course is designed for all Deck and Engine Officers who in the future intends to sail on the Ammonia fuelled vessels. This course aims to provide the delegates with detailed information on the Physical and Chemical properties of Ammonia and various aspects of safely handling Ammonia. Variuos safety concepts with regards to Ammonia’s Hazards and how to detect and manage possible leakage. Candidates will be able to understand TLV, STEL, Hazardous Zones, Fire fighting techniques and First Aid measures for Ammonia contact on eyes, skin and inhalation. Combustion aspects of Ammonia in engines and Management of NOx.

Course Content

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will understand:

Physical and Chemical properties of Ammonia and various aspects of safely handling Ammonia.
Various safety concepts with regards to Ammonia’s Hazards and how to detect and manage possible leakage.
TLV, STEL, Hazardous Zones, Fire fighting techniques and First Aid measures for Ammonia contact on eyes, skin and inhalation.
Various Personal Protective Equipments for handling of Ammonia
Dangers of Hot work / Cold work and Electrical work due to the presence of Ammonia.
Methods for calibration of Gas monitoring and Gas detection equipments.
Correct procedures to enter enclosed spaces which have the possibility of Ammonia.
Gas freeing of Ammonia tanks
Combustion aspects of Ammonia in 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines.
Management of NOx.

Entry Standards

All Deck and Engine Officers.

Facilities

Classroom Training or Zoom Webinar.

Teaching Method

Power point presentation, Group Participation and Q&A Sessions.

Guidelines

IGF Code, Guide for Ammonia Fuelled Vessels by ABS, Lloyds & BV, Ammonia as a Marine fuel – Safety Handbook, QDMS

Course Duration

5 days

Assessment

Pre Assessment on Day 1 and Final Assessment on Day 5

Certification

Maritime Training Center Course Certificate on successful completion of course and summative assessment

Venue

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

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