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MINERVA IN FOCUS Training personnel in the use of LNG as fuel

As the shipping industry
transitions towards more
sustainable practices, the
adoption of LNG as a fuel
source and the use of dual-
fuel (DF) tankers have
become essential.

To ensure relevance with the current shipping environment
and compliance with evolving regulations, Minerva has
developed a training course for both shore personnel and
seafarers involved with these new vessels.
Course objective
The primary aim of this training is to enhance the under-
standing of LNG as fuel, the design and operation of DF
tankers, and the regulatory framework surrounding their
use. Participants will gain insights into the technical as-
pects of LNG handling, safety measures, and emissions
control, ensuring they are aware of some of the challenges
involved in this new vessel type.
Minerva has developed Why LNG?

a training course for both LNG offers significant environmental benefits over tradi-
tional fuels. It produces lower CO emissions, contains
2
shore personnel no sulphur, and minimises particulate matter. With regu-
lations such as the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS),
and seafarers involved FuelEU Maritime, and IMO GFI setting stringent limits on
greenhouse gas emissions, LNG-fuelled vessels provide
with LNG dual-fuel tankers a viable pathway for compliance.

Key training topics
• Regulatory compliance: Understanding IMO,
by Nikolaos Grivas, EU, and industry-specific emissions regulations
Technical Manager, and their impact on operations.
Minerva Gas • LNG as a fuel: Its properties, benefits, and chal-
lenges, including boil-off gas (BOG) management.
• Fuel Gas Supply Systems (FGSS): The key com-
ponents and their role in ensuring safe and efficient
fuel supply.
• Vessel construction and safety: An overview of
DF tanker design, safety protocols, and opera-
tional considerations.
• Operational best practices: Practical guidance
on handling LNG, managing methane slip, and
optimising fuel efficiency.
A step towards industry readiness
Knowledge and training are With the global push for decarbonisation, knowledge and
training are vital for ensuring that shipping professionals
vital for ensuring that shipping are equipped to operate dual-fuel vessels efficiently and
professionals are equipped safely. Everyone must be prepared for the technical chal-
lenges ahead, and Minerva, through its dedicated Training
to operate dual-fuel vessels Center, is committed to achieving this goal.
efficiently and safely By investing in training, we are investing in the future –
one where shipping remains both economically viable
and environmentally responsible.

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