LNG Cargo Operations

Did You Know?

How familiar are you with on board care and custody of LNG cargos?

  • Types of cargo containment systems
  • Behavior of LNG as a cargo
  • factors and procedures involved in loading and discharging an LNG cargo
  • Dilution and displacement
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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.


Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is a clean, eco-friendly fuel which has good heating ability (calorific value) and offers greater fuel efficiency when used for domestic or industrial purposes. The worldwide share of LNG trade has increased from 6% in 1970 to over 30% today. This boom has led to rapid expansion in the LNG trade and the number of LNG ships carrying this cargo. Highly skilled and highly trained crew members are in demand.


Course Topics:

LNG Basics:
Physics and Chemistry, Principles of Design, Principles of Operations Cargo Containment, Propulsion System

LNG Equipment:
Inert Gas Generation Plant, Nitrogen Generation Plant Gas Compressors, Gas Heaters, Vaporizers, Cargo Pumps, Vacuum Pumps, Relief Valves, Reliquefaction Plant

LNG Ancillary Systems:
Cofferdam Heating System, Portable Gas Detectors, Fixed Gas Detection Systems, Level Gauging Systems, Custody Transfer System, Distributed Control System, Certified Safe Electrical Equipment

LNG Cargo Operations:
Cargo Practice, Post Delivery, Normal Voyage, Pre-Docking, On Moss Carriers, Emergency Procedures, Ship to Ship Transfer, Emergency Mooring Release

LNG Security:
Security Measures

LNG Commercial:
Stakeholders, Jargon Buster, LNG Time Charters, Measurement Principles, Boil-off and Heel, Terminal Compatibility

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
  • ABS approved certificate of completion issued upon successful program completion, including end of program assessment.

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