Training Course for Ships with Methanol as Fuel - 2 days

Course Description

The course is designed for all Deck and Engine Officers who in the future intends to sail on the Methanol fuelled vessels. This course aims to provide the delegates with detailed information on the Physical and Chemical properties of Methanol and various aspects of safely bunkering Methanol, Variuos safety concepts with regards to Methanol’s hazards and handling. Candidates will be able to understand Hazardous Zones, Fire fighting techniques, First Aid measures if Methanol contact on eyes, skin and inhalation and Combustion aspects of Methanol in 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines.

Course Content

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

  • The need for Methanol as an alternative fuel
  • Physical and Chemical properties of Methanol and various aspects of safely bunkering Methanol and the Risk assessment.
  • Variuos safety concepts with regards to Methanol’s Hazards, Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
  • Environmental effects, Fire protection and First Aid measures for Methanol contact on eyes, skin and inhalation.
  • TLV TWA for Methanol
  • Inerting and Purging of Methanol tanks.
  • MSDS details of Methanol
  • Gas freeing of Methanol tanks
  • Combustion aspects of Methanol in 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines.
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 Methanol Fuelled Vessels by ABS, Lloyds & BV, Methanol as a Marine fuel – Safety Handbook, QDMS

Course Duration

2 days

Assessment

Pre Assessment on Day 1 and Final Assessment on Day 2

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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