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 chief engineer command an annual salary of $121,536 the highest paid sea-based professionals. The complexity of technology, cargo operations and safety concerns create the demand for such crews with special knowledge and skills.
Any applicant who has successfully completes the Tankship Liquefied Gas (MRNSKL-508) course and applies for endorsement within five years of course completion will satisfy:
- The course requirements of 46 CFR 13.201(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(a)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-PIC (LG): AND
- The course requirements of 46 CFR 13.301(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(c)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-PIC (Barge) (LG): AND
- The course requirements of 46 CFR 13.401(e)(1) for original issuance OR 13.120(b)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Assistant (LG); AND
- The course requirements of 46 CFR 13.501(c)(4) for original issuance OR 13.120(d)(2) for renewal of Tankerman-Engineer (LG); AND
- The standards of competence required by 46 CFR 13.611(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-V/1 and Table A-V/1-2-1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 22-14(Ch-2) for Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations; AND
- The standards of competence required by 46 CFR 13.607(a)(2) and (b)(2); STCW Code Section A-V/1 and Table A-V/1-2-2 for Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, PROVIDED the applicant also supplies a statement signed by the Master or Chief Mate of a Liquefied Gas Tanker, appropriate to the endorsement sought, that the mariner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising the transfer and operations of liquefied gas cargo in accordance with the guidance found in Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular 22-14(Ch-2) (Encl 1, paragraph 6); AND
- The standards of competence required by 46 CFR 13.607(c)(2); STCW Code Section A-V/1 and Table A-V/1-2-2 for Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment, PROVIDED the applicant also supplies a statement signed by the Master or Chief Engineer of a Liquefied Gas Tanker that the mariner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he or she is fully capable of supervising transfers of fuel oil in accordance with the guidance found in Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular 22-14(Ch-2) (Encl 1, paragraph 6).
- Bulk liquefied gases & their vapors defined as Liquefied Gases in 46 CFR Part 13
- Physical phenomena of liquefied gas
- Potential hazards of liquefied gas
- Cargo systems
- Cargohandling systems
- Instrumentation systems
- Auxiliary systems
- Operations connected with the loading and discharging of cargo
- Operating procedures and sequence
- Stability and stress considerations connected with loading and discharging of cargo
- Loadline, draft and trim
- Disposal of boil-off
- Stability-letter requirements
- Emergency procedures including notice to authorities
- Rules and regulations (international and Federal, for all tank vessels) on conducting
- Pollution prevention
- Terminology for tankship carrying liquefied gases
- Principles and procedures of the inert-gas systems (IGSs)
- Principles and procedures of vapor-control systems
- Operating procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Cargo-hazard-information systems
- Safe entry into confined spaces
- Vessel response plans
The Benefits of Mariner’s Skills Online Courses:
Flexible course enrollment
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Affordable and convenient with volume license discounts for corporate customers
USCG approved certificate of completion issued upon successful program completion and online exam.
Upon registration, courses are conveniently accessible online for candidates to participate at their own pace and on their own schedule.