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The IGF code for GAS FUELLED SHIPS Development, content, supporting class rules
MARITIME
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… and from SMALL to LARGER vessels
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2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Offshore
Ferry/RORO
In Operation
On Order
Bulk
Container
Gas Carriers
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LNG uptake by vessel segment
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Updated 23 October 2015 Excluding LNG carriers and inland waterway vessels
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The development of the IGF code- challenges
§ Work mainly done in correspondence groups between yearly working groups in IMO
§ Lack of experience with gas as ship fuel
§ Development of industry in parallel with code writing
– Not possible to fully cover all solutions
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2004
NMA draft to IMO
2009 Jan 2017
Interim Guidelines MSC.285(86) IGF Code
July 2015
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The development of the IGF code
§ Interim guidelines on safety for natural gas- fuelled engine installations in ships, Resolution MSC.285(86) in place from 2009
§ Voluntary guidelines
§ Limited to natural gas, limited to internal combustion engines
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2004
NMA draft to IMO
2009 Jan 2017
Interim Guidelines MSC.285(86) IGF Code
July 2015
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The development of the IGF code
§ Detail requirements for natural gas
§ Other low flashpoint fuels allowed, approval based on alternative design approach
– More detailed provisions for methanol fuel and fuel cells is under development in correspondence groups now
§ The IGF Code was adopted by IMO in June 2015 (MSC95), i.e. entry into force 1 January 2017
§ Mandatory for all gas and other low flashpoint fuel ships
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2004
NMA draft to IMO
2009 Jan 2017
Interim Guidelines MSC.285(86) IGF Code
June 2015
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IGF code and IGC code relation
§ Gas carriers need not apply the IGF code, only IGC code § Also if not burning own cargo, but a different gas
– for example an LPG carrier using LNG as fuel
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Ungraded
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Gas carriers
are not the same as Gas Fuelled vessels
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Differences between gas carrier and gas fuelled
Gas carrier
§ Dedicated area for carriage of LNG. Complete vertical separation from accommodation areas and machinery spaces.
§ No piping systems containing liquid gas
outside of the cargo area
Gas fuelled ship
§ Few limitations for areas for storage of LNG.
§ Very few restrictions to the location of piping systems containing liquid or gaseous gas.
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Differences between gas carrier and gas fuelled
Gas carrier
§ All tank connections and tank valves are to be located in a dedicated cargo area on open deck.
Gas fuelled ship
§ Tank connections and tank valves may be located in spaces below deck, having access from non-hazardous spaces.
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Differences between gas carrier and gas fuelled
Gas carrier
§ A leakage of gas or LNG will typically be on open deck far away from ignition sources
§ The handling of LNG is to some degree of an intermittent nature (loading/unloading)
Gas fuelled ship
§ A leakage of LNG or gas will typically be in a confined space or close to ignition sources (3-10 m)
§ Handling of LNG is continuous
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Requirements in IGF code additional to those in IGC- examples
§ Tank connection space requirements § Air locks
– Note limitations making air locks inside the ER impossible
§ Tank location limitations
– Away from ship side
– Away from ER and other high fire risk areas
– Protected from cargo operations
§ Safety assessment required for certain items in the code (but not a general requirement for natural gas fuel)
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IGF Code content
§ Stand alone code § Covering all tank types, requirements for arrangements of spaces, access to
spaces, materials, ventilation systems, detection and shut down, etc.
Some potential tank types:
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IHI SPB Containment System Tank type B
Bi-lobe pressure vessel Tank Type C
Membrane tank
Vacuum insulated tank with tank connection space Tank type C
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IGF Code content
§ Code is missing some clarity with regard to some aspects, for example: – Handling of liquid gas leakages
– Arrangements of tank connection spaces for type A, B tanks and membrane tanks
– Arrangement of fuel preparation spaces with high pressure liquid gas pumps
– Piping systems secondary barrier for liquid gas
§ New DNV GL rules released in October, filling the gaps
– Clear requirements also for the above items
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High pressure pump skid for LNG
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DNV GL Rules- our understanding of the IGF code
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Functional requirements give us the ability to consider innovative solutions within the framework of the rules
Prescriptive requirements give clear and prescriptive guidance for building safe gas fuelled ships with known solutions.
The uncertainties for the Owners and Yards are reduced, both when looking into standard solutions and more innovative designs. The main outcome is to more efficiently lower the risks for gas fuelled ship designs.
To limit differences in interpretations of the code between class societies, an IACS working group is established to draft common interpretations of the IGF code where this is seen as necessary.
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DNV GL Rules for gas fuelled ship installations
Regulatory principles applied throughout the Rule chapter:
Ø Segregation principle - to protect the gas fuel installation from external events
• Fire, collision, grounding, mechanical damages
Ø Double barrier principle - to protect the vessel against leakages
• LNG piping, Gas piping, TCS, Fuel preparation room
Ø Leakage detection principle - to give warning and enable automatic safety actions. • Leakages anywhere in the fuel system shall be detectable
Ø Emergency shut-down principle – to reduce consequences of a leakage
• Leakages anywhere in the fuel system shall be automatically isolated
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Summary
§ The mandatory IGF Code was adopted by IMO in June 2015 (MSC95), with entry into force 1 January 2017
§ Stand alone code
§ Complete standard for natural gas
§ Gaps in the code are filled by the new DNV GL Rules from October 2015
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2004
NMA draft to IMO
2009 Jan 2017
Interim Guidelines MSC.285(86) IGF Code
June 2015
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Updated 23 October 2015 Excluding LNG carriers and inland waterway vessels
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