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Division 5

United Kingdom

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The expert shall be able to know how to perform LNG bunkering operations in a safe and controlled manner.

The expert shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.

perform and monitor bunkering procedures in a safe way.
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of

    • identification marking in line with relevant police and port regulation,

    • conditions for berthing and moorage for bunkering purposes,

    • LNG bunkering procedure,

    • purging of the LNG system,

    • relevant checklists and delivery certificate,

    • bunkering safety measures and evacuation procedures.

  2. 2..

    Ability to start and monitor bunkering procedures including measures to guarantee safe mooring, correct position of cables and pipes in order to avoid leakage and to take measures to safely disconnect LNG and bunkering connection if needed at any time.

  3. 3..

    Ability to ensure compliance with relevant safety zone regulations.

  4. 4..

    Ability to report start of bunkering procedure and to perform safe bunkering according to manual including ability to monitor pressure, temperature and LNG level in tanks.

  5. 5..

    Ability to purge pipe systems, to close valves and disconnect craft from bunkering installation and to report end of procedure after bunkering.