Section 7B: Fuel Management (Alternative Fuel: LNG)
For ships using LNG fuel: crew training, bunkering, cryogenic protection and emergency readiness.
Vessel type alone does not determine applicability. Check each entry’s cargo, equipment and other conditions; this selector does not set an inspection response.
Approved LNG manuals and crew familiarity
Approved LNG handling and emergency procedures are understood.
Open preparation guide →Advanced IGF training
Personnel with immediate fuel responsibility hold advanced training.
Open preparation guide →Basic IGF training
Personnel with designated fuel safety duties hold basic training.
Open preparation guide →LNG emergency drills and exercises
Drills test fuel-related responses and assigned duties.
Open preparation guide →Hazardous areas, signage and personnel controls
Hazardous zones are identified and their precautions understood.
Open preparation guide →Bunkering emergency instructions and warnings
Personnel can find and apply agreed emergency instructions.
Open preparation guide →Bunkering safety-zone restrictions
The safety zone is marked and restrictions are enforced.
Open preparation guide →Lifebuoy lights in hazardous areas
Hazardous-area lifebuoy lights are intrinsically safe.
Open preparation guide →Earth-fault indication during LNG transfer
Earth-fault indications are monitored and acted upon.
Open preparation guide →Radio equipment and ignition control
Radio and portable equipment are suitable for their areas.
Open preparation guide →Compatibility, weather and current assessment
Both sides agree compatibility and acceptable operating conditions.
Open preparation guide →Bunker-area lighting
Lighting is adequate and Ex-rated around the bunker area.
Open preparation guide →LNG-system planned maintenance
Safety-critical components are maintained and backed up.
Open preparation guide →Communication failure response
Crew know the stop and restart conditions for lost communications.
Open preparation guide →Tank temperature and pressure compatibility
Tank conditions are checked and agreed before transfer.
Open preparation guide →Mooring plan and fender agreement
Mooring and fender arrangements are agreed before berthing.
Open preparation guide →Trained LNG hose handling
Trained personnel handle and support LNG hoses safely.
Open preparation guide →Cryogenic spill trays and hull protection
Spill protection prevents LNG contact with hull steel.
Open preparation guide →LNG bunkering checklist and commitments
The checklist is signed before transfer and its controls are followed.
Open preparation guide →Bunker-line inerting and trapped-liquid protection
Lines are purged/inerted and protected against trapped-liquid pressure.
Open preparation guide →LNG safety and thermal relief valves
Relief arrangements are serviceable and understood.
Open preparation guide →Readiness throughout LNG bunkering
Both ships remain ready to stop and respond immediately.
Open preparation guide →Agreed LNG contingency plans
Emergency plans allocate duties and coordinate both ships and shore.
Open preparation guide →ESD tests and valve travel times
Emergency shutdown works and test results are recorded.
Open preparation guide →LNG domes, piping and insulation
Containment fittings and insulation are sound and leak-free.
Open preparation guide →Independent LNG tank-level alarms
Independent level alarms protect LNG fuel tanks.
Open preparation guide →Instrument testing and calibration
LNG instruments are reliable and calibrated to maker guidance.
Open preparation guide →ERS/ESD surge-pressure protection
Overpressure protection is documented or addressed by design.
Open preparation guide →Electrical isolation and hose-support limits
Hoses have controlled electrical paths and suitable supports.
Open preparation guide →LNG loading limits and panel information
Officers know the approved tank-loading limits.
Open preparation guide →No matching entries found.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.