Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) first published ‘Mooring Equipment Guidelines’ in 1992 and this latest, third edition provides a major revision and update to the original content to reflect changes in ship and terminal design, operating practices and advances in technology. These guidelines cover the minimum recommended OCIMF mooring requirements
With the rapid expansion of the LNG fleet now in progress, this second edition provides up-to-date guidance on the minimum standards to which Officers should be trained and reference to the knowledge that underpins it. Written by SIGTTO, (Society of International Gas Tankers and Terminal Operators) this book is an essential companion to anyone serving on an LNG Vessel or any operator who has LNG vessels within their fleet.
In the liquefied gas shipping industry, cargo sampling is a common requirement as part of the normal quality control or custody transfer standards. It is accepted within the industry that the risks associated with taking liquefied gas samples are minimal - provided that proper procedures established on both ship and shore are carried out by trained personnel familiar with the operation and that they use fully compatible equipment that is suitable for the task in hand. This pocket book represents the updated recommendations for this activity.
The marine transportation of LNG is the sole remaining sector of merchant shipping where steam propulsion systems remain widely employed and are still being installed. SIGTTO’s members recognized the importance of establishing agreed competence standards for Engineers operating and maintaining these vessels.
The LNG Operational Practice book is a guide to the ‘hands on’ operation of LNG Carriers, covering the typical trading cycle for a modern LNG carrier and providing a prescriptive set of actions and checklists with useful information, cautionary notes and estimated times where appropriate.
6 Volumes that comprehensively covers all of the underpinning knowledge requirements to the 2005 SIGTTO recommended standards for officers on LNG Carriers.
