Design, Construction, Operation, and Safety of Liquified CO2 (LCO2) Carriers– Transporting CO2 Safely and Cost Effectively

• Examine the critical role of LCO₂ carriers in transporting captured CO₂ to storage locations, especially over long distances.
• Illustrate and analyse the systems of LCO₂ carriers by ship owner and builder requirements, and equipment specifications.
• Understand the importance of building site supervision and challenges in construction, and the significance of inspections and surveys.
• Evaluate propulsion options and analyse different power systems employed in LCO₂ carriers.
• Distinguish the design and material selection for efficient LCO₂ loading and unloading systems.
• Discover different gas carrier types, IMO ship categories and interpret the regulations and codes applicable to LCO₂ ships.
• Analyse cargo tank placements, their impact on safety and justify the design and benefits of Independent Tank Type C3.

• Marine Engineers and Naval Architects involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of LCO₂ carriers.
• Project Managers overseeing the entire lifecycle of LCO₂ carrier projects, from design and construction to operation and decommissioning.
• Chemical Engineers involve in understanding the thermodynamic and physical properties of CO₂, especially in its liquified form.
• Petroleum Engineers responsible in the CCS industry, particularly focusing on the transportation of CO₂.
• Shipyard Inspectors overseeing the construction and inspection of LCO₂ carriers to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Maintenance Engineers role for the upkeep and repair of LCO₂ carriers, including cargo handling systems, propulsion systems, and safety equipment.
• Safety Officers and Risk Managers ensuring safety protocols and managing risks in marine environments.
• Cargo Handling Specialists experts in the design and operation of systems used to load, transport, and unload liquified CO₂.
• Environmental Compliance Officers who ensure that LCO₂ carriers comply with environmental regulations.
• Supply Chain and Logistics Managers managing the transportation and storage of LCO₂.
• Shipowners and Operators that operating LCO₂ carriers and understanding their complexities.
• Regulatory Authorities personnel from organisations that oversee and enforce maritime regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Environmental Scientists focusing on CCS and the environmental impact of CO₂ transportation.
• Consultants and Industry Experts offering advisory services in the maritime and CCS industries.

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This course will provide comprehensive learning resources, including course materials for future reference. Each topic will commence with a clearly defined intended learning outcome (LO). The learning experience will be enriched through diverse activities such as quizzes, and assessments, ensuring engagement and understanding. Besides supplementing the core material, participants will have access to additional resources like articles, case studies, and tools. The course structure incorporates interactive elements, such as case studies, practical exercises and Q&A sessions will provide opportunities for clarifications and deeper understanding.

Your expert instructor has over 50 years of experience in the Maritime Industry. He has a UK Extra First-Class Certificate of Competency (Motor & Steam), a Master of Science Degree in Ship Production Technology from Strathclyde University, Scotland. He is a Lead Assessor CEng in the UK and worldwide. He has served as Chief Engineer and has worked on a wide variety of ships and has been a Ship Inspector since 1985.

Your expert instructor represented the UK at IMO on Fire Safety and Marine Engineering, at the European Union on Fire Safety and Marine Safety Equipment matters. He wrote and presented to the Cayman Islands’ Government a detailed report on Marketing the CI Shipping Registry. This has resulted in the successful expansion of the CI Shipping Registry at the island. He has done Industrial Plant Inspections and Safety Audits for Statutory and Insurance purposes in UK Ship Yards, Nuclear and Steam Power Plant.

He has taught and trained Engineers at Maritime, Mechanical Engineering Colleges, and Warsash Maritime Academy, for over 10 years. He has trained and made presentations on Ship and Fire Safety, Engineering and Liquefied Gas Ships in the UK, Belgium, Portugal, Croatia, China, Singapore and India. He has published over 100 Presentations for the Liquified Gas Shipping Industry. He has been conducting training at The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency a key governmental organisation for maritime affairs in the UK, The European Union (Belgium) & EMSA (Portugal) supranational bodies with significant influence over maritime policies and regulations, AP Moller from Singapore, Nigerian LNG and also at Kuwait Oil Tankers. He has written an e-Diploma on LNG Shipping, which is a first and unique for the liquified gas shipping industry.

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