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.
The Tank Ship Liquefied Gases course is for officers and ratings who may not have sailed on board Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker ships. Candidates who successfully complete this course:
Upon registration, courses are conveniently accessible online for candidates to participate at their own pace and on their own schedule.