American Digital University(ADU) – Advanced Liquefied Gases

Courses by Topic

Tank Ship Liquefied Gases Advanced Liquefied Gases Basic Polar Code Operations Ballast Water Management Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids Advanced Dangerous Liquids Security Training for Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) Vessel Security Officer Advanced Training for Polar Operations Engine Room Resource Management High Voltage Safety Leadership and Teamwork Skills Leadership and Managerial Skills Maritime Security Awareness

Did You Know?

The total global LNG fleet(Year 2018) stands at 600 vessels out of which 499 ships are in service, and 101 ships are on order. The wages for an LNG master and chif engineer command an annual salary of $121,536 the highest paid sea-based professionals; but the complexity of technology, cargo operations and safety concerns create the demand for such crews with specilist knowledge and skills.

Accredited Certification

Earn professional certificates approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and/or Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). Most countries accept Class-approved training certificate as equivalent for local endorsements. Check with your flag state for endorsement requirements.

This is an ABS-approved course. Candidates will earn an ABS-approved course completion certificate upon successful completion of this course.

This course is also approved by the US Coast Guard. US citizens can earn a USCG-approved course completion certificate by passing a proctored online test from a USCG-approved location.

Advanced Liquefied Gases course is intended to provide specialized training for personnel responsible for operating liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC). The candidate will be provided with instruction, information, and experience relevant to their assigned duties. Candidates who successfully complete this course will:

Meet the Standards of competence, required by 46 CFR 13.607(a)(2), (b)(2) or (c)(2), of Section A-V/1, table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code for Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, PROVIDED;
the applicant also supplies a statement signed by the Master, Chief Engineer, or Chief Mate of a Liquefied Gas Tanker, appropriate to the endorsement sought (Tank ship, Tank Barge, Engineer), that the mariner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising transfers of liquefied gas cargos in accordance with the guidance found in Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular 22-14 (Encl 1, paragraph 6).

Course Topics:

Shipboard Procedures to Prevent Pollution
Emergency Procedures and Emergency Shutdown
Basic knowledge of Liquefied Gas Tankers
Physical Properties of Liquefied Gases
Knowledge of Cargo Operations
Liquefied Gas Tanker Safety Culture and Safety Management
Hazards associated with Tanker Operations
Knowledge of Hazard Controls
Function and Proper use of Gas-Measuring Equipment
Measures to be taken in the event of Spillage
Proper use of Safety Equipment and Protective Devices
Safe Working Practices on a Liquefied Tankship
Knowledge of First Aid on a Liquefied Tankship
Fire Safety and Firefighting Operations
IGC Code, Ship Designs and Regulations

The Benefits of Online Courses

Flexible course enrollment
Interactive online program proctored by industry experts
Affordable and convenient with volume license discounts for corporate customers
Certificate of achievement issued by Mariner Skills upon successful program completion

Upon registration, courses are conveniently accessible online for candidates to participate at their own pace and on their own schedule.