By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the properties and hazards associated with various hydrocarbon cargoes, including LPG and LNG.
- Learn best practices for the design, operation, and maintenance of storage tanks and transfer systems in marine terminals.
- Explore harbor and vessel management, including jetty design, ship-shore transfer systems, and emergency response planning.
- Understand terminal management, including storage and transfer planning, berthing support, and adherence to international regulations.
- Enhance safety knowledge by identifying ignition sources, implementing fire protection systems, and conducting risk assessments.
- Acquire insights into global petroleum fiscal systems, including production-sharing contracts, concessionary systems, and state participation.
Day 1
Cargo Properties
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- Seminar Overview and Introductions
- Hazardous Cargoes
- Toxicity Considerations
- Confined Space Awareness
- Safe Breathing Atmospheres
- Hydrocarbon Properties
- Characteristics of Crude Oil
- Properties of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Characteristics
- Fire and Explosion Hazards
- Upper and Lower Explosive Limits (UEL & LEL)
- Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE)
- Pancake Cloud Explosions
Day 2
Storage & Transfer
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- Storage Tank Types and Maintenance
- Atmospheric Above-Ground Storage Tanks
- Floating Roof, Fixed Roof, Variable Vapor Space, and Pressurized Tanks
- Tank Inspection and Cleaning Procedures
- Transfer Systems
- Centrifugal Pump Design and Operation
- Piping System Fundamentals
- Matching Flow and Pressure
- Ship-to-Shore Transfers
- Marine Loading Arm Operations
- Lightering Techniques
- Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
Day 3
Harbor & Vessels
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- Marine Infrastructure
- Jetty, Quay, Wharf, and Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) Design
- Impact of Harbor Sizing and Tidal Effects
- Depth Constraints and Dredging Operations
- SBM Design and Construction
- Hoses and Cargo Handling
- Cargo Compatibility and Standards
- Hose Marking, Testing, and Maintenance
- Shipboard Operations
- Disposal of Tank Washings, Slops, and Dirty Ballast
- Bunkering Operations
- Communications and Emergency Response Procedures
Day 4
Terminal Management & Safety
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- Terminal Operations
- Storage and Transfer Planning
- Berthing and Cargo Transfer Support
- Vessel Departure and Security
- International Regulatory Standards for Oil and Gas Terminals
- Safety and Risk Management
- Ignition Sources and Electrostatic Discharge
- Hazardous Zone Classification
- Intrinsically Safe Equipment Design
- Fire Fighting and Protection Systems
- Risk Management and Risk Assessments
Day 5
Petroleum Fiscal Systems
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- Overview of Petroleum Fiscal Systems
- Classification of Fiscal Systems Globally
- Concessionary and Production Sharing Contracts
- Risk Service Contracts and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Contracts
- Joint Venture Contractor Burden
- State Participation and Work Commitments
