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Guidelines, Requirements & Training for Vessels Carrying Natural Gas as Fuel

Margaret Kaigh Doyle

September 4, 2014

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• IMO Regulations and Guidance • US Coast Guard – existing guidance

documents • US Coat Guard draft policy letters • US Coast Guard Advisory Committee Efforts • USMRC LNG Bunkering Training

Agenda

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IMO Requirements for Gas Fueled Ships

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The first session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 1) took place at the Headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London between 17 and 22 February 2014.

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The HTW Sub-Committee developed draft amendments to Chapter V of STCW Convention and Code relating to training and certification requirements for seafarers on board ships using gases or other low flashpoint fuels as well as interim guidance on training for seafarers serving on ships using gases or other low flashpoint fuels.

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The STCW amendments would be adopted and be part of the 2015 amendments to STCW, however, they will be worded so that they will come into force when the IGF Code comes into force (~2017).

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The circular will come into effect when MSC approves it as a Resolution in November. Its purpose is to provide guidance until the IGF Code and the relevant STCW amendments come into force. It is also expected to replace the training sections in MSC Resolution 285(86) Chapter 8.

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US Coast Guard Existing Guidance


Policy Letter 02-12 – Equivalency Determination Design Criteria for Gas Fuel Systems

• Based on IMO Resolution MSC 285.86 • Establishes design and safety criteria for gas fuel

systems• Design only – Does not apply to training,

credentialing or operations

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US Coast Guard Draft Guidance


Draft Policy Letter 01-14 - GUIDELINES FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FUEL TRANSFER OPERATIONS AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ON VESSELS USING NATURAL GAS AS FUEL

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• Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) • Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) • Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)

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Entities (USCG Federal Advisory Committees & Sectors) looking at LNG as a marine fuel

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US Coast Guard Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee


• The purpose of CTAC is to provide advice and consultation to the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Directorate with respect to the water transportation of hazardous materials in bulk.

• CTAC has traditionally provided technical advice and expertise not otherwise available from other sources. CTAC has not only been a very valuable source of expert advice, it has been a hands-on, extremely productive group, directly assisting the Coast Guard in its efforts to ensure the safe marine transportation of hazardous materials.

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• Identify gaps in current Coast Guard policy and regulation on the design, installation and operation of natural gas fueled systems for propulsion of commercial vessels and the design of novel vessels carrying or processing natural and compressed gas vessels.

• Develop acceptable design criteria to fill those gaps.


LNG as a Fuel Task Statement Background

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• Carriage of LNG (and CNG) as a marine fuel • Design requirements for barges not subject to

the current regulations • Procedures for fuel transfer operations on gas

fueled vessels


LNG (F) WG Work Subsets

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• Gap Analysis of 33 CFR 127• Review of NVIC 01-11


Procedures for Fuel Transfer Operations on Gas Fueled Vessels

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• Review of 46 CFR 154 for LNG (F) relevance • Policy Letter Framework Completed August 2014


Design Requirements for Barges Not Subject to the Current Regulations


• LNG Bunkering PIC Training– First course of its kind offered in the Americas– Inaugural course July 2014– Partnership with Wärtsilä (Finland) and Harvey Gulf International

Marine (USA)– Includes live, practical hands-on LNG safety and emergency

response training at the nearby Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

– Includes time on Wärtsilä LNGPac system simulator– Reviewed by ABS and DNV GL– Aligned with IMO and USCG draft LNG (F) policy

LNG as a Marine Fuel - Training


• This training provides a bridge linking conventional bunkering and the transport of LNG as cargo. The intent of this course is to provide an equivalent level of safety and regulatory compliance using the guidelines, learning objectives and methodology currently used in the maritime training sector.

• This course will enable the student to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:

• Safe operation for bunkering of liquefied gas when carried as a fuel

• Relevant LNG fuel propulsion system information • LNG safety, fire and pollution prevention measures• Safe operational practices specific to the Harvey Gulf

International Marine bunkering system

LNG Training Development


• Day 1- Introduction to LNG and the Carriage of LNG as a Marine Fuel

• Day 2 - Characteristics of LNG, LNG Hazards, LNG Safety, Fire and Pollution Prevention and an Overview of the LNG Fueled Propulsion System

• Day 3 - Hands on LNG Safety and Response Training at Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA)

• Day 4 - PIC Responsibilities and Procedures During Transfer

• Day 5 - PIC Simulation and Assessments

LNG PIC Bunkering Course Outline


Mission

Advance navigation and operational safety, mitigate risk and to foster environmental stewardship in marine operations through research and education

Develop and prepare highly competent, professional mariners to serve aboard a wide range of vessels through training and workforce development

Promote the awareness and growth of a strong and vibrant maritime sector through advocacy and community outreach


• Primary Focus on Specialized Programs– Advanced pilot training and candidate evaluation– Tractor tug operations: tethered escort / ship assist – Emergency ship and tug / barge handling– STS, FSRU, FPSO, FSO and mooring buoy ops– High speed craft navigation and handling– Small boat and fast rescue boat operations– ECDIS and other electronic navigation– Independent, practical evaluations of marine personnel

for promotion and advancement

• 40+ USCG Approved STCW Compliant Courses

• NOAA– USMRC is NOAA’s schoolhouse for professional

maritime training for NOAA Corps Officers– Combines classroom, simulation and underway

Training


• Facilities– 16,000 ft2 modern classroom, office and maritime

simulation facility– Two (2) simulation debriefing centers– Four (4) multimedia classrooms and

meeting spaces

• Vessels– Expanding inventory of chartered vessels to support practical,

hands on, underway training and research activities

USMRC Resources


Simulation Systems


• People– Staff: 10 full-time (FT); 4 part-time (PT)– 30+ Instructors / assessors / curriculum developers– 25+ Marine operations subject matter experts (SMEs)– Global network of industry practitioners across the maritime sector– Advisory Board comprised of recognized industry leaders

• Simulation Systems– Four (4) own ship simulators capable of being interactively linked

for integrated operations– In house modeling capability for port areas and vessels– Purpose built 360° ASD tug simulator– Brand new, state of the art, 16 station electronic navigation

classroom with latest version of Transas NTPro 5000 software– Comprehensive inventory of ship and tug visual and hydrodynamic

math models and geographic area and worldwide port databases

Resources


• Client solutions for the most difficult and challenging navigation, marine operations and ports, waterways and terminal development projects

• Specializing in addressing highly complex and demanding problems:

− Simulation studies and new ship design trials− Terminal design evaluation – proof of concept− Dredging plan / turning basin / channel design studies− Port / terminal / waterway / navigation assessments− Establish operating limits and tug power requirements− Familiarization training for harbor and docking pilots− Emergency procedures testing and validation− Other marine operations research

Research


• Use of LNG as a marine fuel– Additional courses and seminars for

shore based personnel and decision makers

– Establish mechanism to represent unique interests of marine gas fuels users, suppliers and related stakeholders in the Americas

• Collaboration with SGMF – Training standards

Emerging Initiatives


Location

Our facility overlooks the adjacent historic coastal maritime center of Newport and the Atlantic Ocean across Easton Pond.

MiddletownNewport CountyRhode Island

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