{"product_id":"lng-operational-practice-3rd-edition","title":"LNG Operational Practice, 3rd Edition","description":"\u003ch4\u003eShort Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a practical handbook for LNG Officers and others involved in the operation of modern LNG carriers. The third edition provides clear guidance on the mechanics and processes involved in LNG carrier operations, setting out onboard procedures in a logical sequence with clear diagrams, checklists, guidance and instructions, together with an insight into the underlying chemistry. The book has also been updated to reflect the latest amendments to the IGC Code, providing the latest practical reference for modern LNG carrier operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis third edition also discusses emerging technologies, refinements in onboard practices and up-to-date operational experience, helping to ensure this title remains an essential reference for ships’ officers working on board LNGCs and for officers looking to transition onto LNGCs. As Emil Karlovic, Master, MOL LNG Transport (Europe), notes in the foreword, these updates help evolve the title into a “must-have” for LNGC officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDetailed Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third edition has been updated reflect the latest developments in the technical and operational aspects of LNG shipping and the transportation of LNG by sea. New content includes information on floating LNG facilities and custody transfer surveys, while existing guidance has been revised to reflect current operational practice, including in-service operations and departure from the load port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers the operations undertaken throughout a typical trading cycle for an LNG carrier, including post-dry dock operations; drying of cargo tanks; inerting of cargo tanks; gassing-up; initial cooldown; cargo loading; departure from the load port and the laden voyage; cargo discharge; ramp-down and post-discharge operations; the ballast voyage; ship-to-ship transfer; and preparations for dry dock, including warming-up, inerting and aeration of cargo tanks. Expanded guidance on post-discharge operations and planning considerations for future voyages is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperational 3D models have been revised and annotated, with colour-coded arrows showing the direction of flow to provide greater clarity of the processes involved, particularly during drying, inerting and gassing-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LNG industry is ever changing, and now with the IMO’s decarbonisation goals at the forefront of industry regulations, the transport of LNG by sea has never been more crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis third edition discusses emerging technologies, refinements in onboard practices and up-to-date operational experience, helping to evolve this title into a must-have for ships’ officers working on board LNGCs, or for officers looking to transition onto LNGCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmil Karlovic\u003cbr\u003eMaster,\u003cbr\u003eMOL LNG Transport (Europe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 1: General Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Physical Properties, Composition and Characteristics of LNG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1 Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2 Flammability of LNG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.3 Saturated Vapour Pressure (SVP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.4 Vapour Density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 Safety Precautions in LNG Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Normal Trading Cycle of an LNGC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Cargo Containment Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.1 Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.2 Moss Rosenberg (Moss)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.3 Mark III (GTT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.4 NO96 (GTT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Cargo Handling Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1 Cargo Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.2 Spray\/Stripping Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.3 High Duty Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.4 Low Duty Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5 Gas Heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.6 Vaporiser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.7 Reliquefaction Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.8 Gas Combustion Unit (GCU)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Auxiliary Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.1 The Cargo Valves Remote Control System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.2 Ship\/Shore Link and ESD System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.3 N2 Generator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.4 IG Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.5 Custody Transfer and Measurement System (CTMS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.6 Cargo Tank Gauging System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.7 Gas Detection Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.8 Cofferdam Heating System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.9 Vacuum Pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.10 Tank Overflow Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Post Dry-dock Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Operations Related to Auxiliary Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.1 Moss Type LNG Carriers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.2 Membrane Type LNG Carriers (Mark III and NO96)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 Cargo Tank Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.1 Drying of Cargo Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2 Inerting of Cargo Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.3 Gassing-up the Cargo Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.4 Initial Cooldown of Cargo Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 3: In-service Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 Loading Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.1 Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.2 Preparation for Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.3 Pre-loading Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4 Cooldown for Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5 Ramp-up to Bulk Rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.6 Bulk Rate Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.7 Ramp-down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.8 Post-loading Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.9 Departure from Load Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 Laden Voyage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.1 Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.2 Laden Voyage of LNG Carriers with Gas Burning Propulsion System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.3 Laden Voyage of LNG Carriers with Reliquefication Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.4 Further Considerations on Laden Voyage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Discharge Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.1 Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.2 Preparation for Discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.3 Pre-discharge Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.4 Ramp-up to Bulk Rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5 Operational Description – Bulk Rate Discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.6 Ramp-down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.7 Post-discharge Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.8 Departure from Discharge Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.9 Further Considerations During Discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 Ballast Voyage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.1 Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.2 Heel Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.3 Further Considerations on Ballast Voyage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 Ship to Ship Transfer Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.1 Pre-arrival Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.2 Approach and Mooring Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.3 Cargo Transfer Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.4 Post-transfer Procedure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 4: Pre Dry-dock Preparations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 Cargo Tank Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.1 Warming up Cargo Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.2 Inerting of Cargo Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.3 Aeration of Cargo 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