Ammonia plays a vital role in agriculture, industry, manufacturing, refrigeration, and now as a carbon-free fuel and hydrogen carrier in the clean energy revolution.
For LPG and ammonia carrier crews, understanding ammonia’s global significance and mastering its safe handling are crucial for efficient and secure operations.
This course covers ammonia’s unique properties, potential hazards, and key processes such as gassing-up, loading, discharging, and reliquefaction. It also highlights the differences between LPG and ammonia processes, several operational practices, statutory requirements, and safety protocols essential for handling ammonia cargo.
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to manage or assist in ammonia operations confidently while ensuring safety and efficiency onboard.
Highlights:
This course aims to equip learners with the essential understanding and knowledge needed to effectively assist in ammonia operations while ensuring safety and efficiency onboard.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify ammonia’s key characteristics, uses, and safety data.
- Recognize hazards and emergency procedures related to ammonia.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ammonia handling during loading, discharging, and gas freeing.
Legislation & References: This course is based on the following references:
- Industry Best Practices
Duration: 1 hour.
Who should attend:
- This course is addressed to Deck & Engine Ratings, working onboard LPG and ammonia carriers, and ashore personnel overseeing vessel performance and implementing best practices.
Certificate: ABS
