Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals, (LGHP4) 4th Edition

This fully illustrated 500-page reference book covers every aspect of the safe handling of bulk liquid gases (LNG, LPG and chemical gases) on board s...

IGC Code: International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, 2016 Edition (IA104E)

The purpose of this Code is to provide an international standard for the safe carriage, by sea in bulk, of liquefied gases and certain other substanc...

Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases

The Guide provides advice for Masters, Marine Superintendents and others, such as STS service providers and transfer organisers, involved in the plan...

LNG Shipping Knowledge, 2nd Edition

This book provides an explanation of the SIGTTO LNG Shipping Competency Standards, which have previously been unavailable within the public domain or...

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Sampling Procedures

In the liquefied gas shipping industry, cargo sampling is a routine requirement of quality control and custody transfer procedures. The risks that a...

The Safe Transfer of Liquefied Gas in an Offshore Environment (STOLGOE)

These Guidelines address the transfer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) between Floating (Production) Storage and Offloading facilities (F(P)SOs) and ...

Introduction to the Design and Maintenance of Cargo System Pressure Relief Valves on Board Gas Carriers

The book advises on PRV maintenance and testing, emergency closure, and operating problems and faults. It is a general guide for the ship’s staff a...

Tanker Jetty Safety

This book, which has relevance for crude, petroleum, LNG, LPG and chemical tankers, is designed for use by shore and jetty staff to gain an understan...

Tanker Safety Training (Liquefied Gas)

This book provides senior ship’s officers, tanker terminal personnel and shore staff with understanding of the principles of safe loading, transpor...

Liquefied Gases: Marine Transportation and Storage

This book provides a thorough overview of the transportation of liquefied gases by sea, covering the ships and the rules and regulations in force. ...

LPG Shipping Suggested Competency Standards

In 2007, SIGTTO set up a series of working groups to bring together the LPG shipping experience on fully pressurised, semi-pressurised/semi-refrigera...

LNG Operational Practice

This book is a guide to the operation of LNG carriers, covering the typical trading cycle and providing a set of actions and checklists alongside use...

Hydrates in LPG Cargoes

This publication is a technical review of the processes and procedures commonly found in production, storage and transportation of LPG cargoes. It sh...

LNG Steamship Suggested Competency Standards for Engineers

The marine transportation of LNG is the only sector of merchant shipping where steam propulsion systems remain widely employed and are still being in...

Liquefied Gas Fire Hazard Management

This book covers a broad spectrum of the liquefied gas industry, including large refrigerated and smaller pressurised storage terminals, ships, cylin...

International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) (I104E)

The purpose of the IGC Code is to provide an international standard for the safe carriage by sea of liquefied gases (and other substances listed in t...

Crew Safety Standards and Training for Large LNG Carriers

This book provides guidance for shipowners and operators who are new to LNG ship operation. It highlights the relevant statutory requirements for tra...

Guidelines on the Ship-Board Odourisation of LPG

A reference for operational and commercial staff in the LPG shipping and terminal industries. ...

Natural Gas by Sea

This publication describes the way in which natural gas technology has developed and discusses how and why it has become a well-established, highly s...

Inert Gas Systems, 1990 Edition (I860E)

This publication contains guidelines for inert gas systems and relevant IMO documents on inert gas systems. Provisions of the SOLAS Convention coveri...

Drift Characteristics of 50,000 to 70,000 DWT Tankers

This publication provides drift characteristics of tankers in the 50,000 to 70,000 dwt range. ...

Model Course 1.06: Specialized Training for Liquefied Gas Tankers, 1999 Edition (TA106E)

This course provides advanced, specialized training for those who have immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or h...

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Fully Refrigerated LPG Carriers

Covers the development of the LPG carrier from the first fully refrigerated ships through to the modern ships currently in service. ...

Liquefied Gas Carriers: Your Personal Safety Guide, 2nd Edition

This pocket book provides important safety advice that should be followed while serving on board liquefied gas carriers. It describes the hazards tha...

General Rules for Tankers Owned or Operating in the USA 2018 Edition

General Rules for Tankers, Owned or Operating in the USA, 2018 Edition, is compiled from over 12,000 pages of regulations directly related to shippin...

Guidance Manual for Tanker Structures, 2018 Consolidated Edition

This collates the information required for the assessment of ballast and cargo tank structures. Based on the experience and practices used by members...

General Rules for Tankers Owned or Operating in the USA 2018 Edition (eBook)

General Rules for Tankers, Owned or Operating in the USA, 2018 Edition, is compiled from over 12,000 pages of regulations directly related to shippin...

Recommendations for Liquefied Gas Carrier Manifolds

This document provides recommendations on the layout, strength and fittings for gas carrier manifolds. This version is an update to the previous edit...

Ship/Shore Interface for LPG/Chemical Gas Carriers and Terminals

This publication identifies potential hazards at the LPG/chemical ship/shore interface. Referencing industry regulations and guidance, it suggests be...