LNG as Fuel for Passenger Ships

Training course giving an overview about the current developments in the field of LNG as ship fuel with a special focus on cruise and passenger vessels

The introduction of stricter local, national and international environmental legislations demands new solutions for fuels within the maritime industry.

One possible approach to meet the stricter emissions requirements is to use natural gas as fuel for propulsion and electric power generation on board. 

The IGF-Code (International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels) entered into force in 2017 and has been amended since then. It 
applies to all ship types except gas carriers, including passenger ships of all sizes and types. 
 
The Code provides mandatory provisions for the arrangement and installation of natural gas fuelled machinery. It also applies to other gases and low flashpoint liquid fuels like ammonia or methanol, but in this course we will focus on LNG. 

DNV has Class Rules which also include statutory requirements. They provide clear and prescriptive criteria together with function-based requirements enabling more innovative solutions.  

While exploring the details of typical LNG fuel systems this course will show how safety challenges and associated risks are mitigated through applicable rules and regulations. The course aims to engage technical personnel through discussions giving them a better understanding of LNG as ship fuel.

With over 20 years of experience with gas-fuelled vessels DNV can be considered your trusted partner preparing ships for LNG fuel in a safe and sustainable manner.

The course focuses on:

• Rules and regulations
• Storage of fuel
• Bunkering operation
• Boil off gas management
• Fuel supply figurations
• Crew training
• Engines
• Control and safety systems
• Special focus on Cruise\Passenger Ships