Course syllabus for Tanker safety IGC and IGF

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-05 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameTanksäkerhet IGC och IGF
  • CodeMMS055
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTISJL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 76114
  • Maximum participants32 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0119 Examination, part A 4.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c4.5 c0 c0 c
  • 28 Maj 2024 pm L
  • 07 Okt 2023 pm J
  • 23 Aug 2024 pm L
0219 Laboratory, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c
0319 Laboratory, part C 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:

SJO701 Flow sciences and thermodynamics
SJO062 Steam and refrigeration techniques
SJO547 Ship stability and safety cargo handling

Aim

The course aims at providing students with solid theoretical knowledge in the handling and transportation of liquefied gases in bulk, both onboard the LNG and LPG carriers. The course focuses on the safety board and the operational elements for the technical officers' duties. Passing grade, together with approved fire training base for special permission aboard ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk acc. Chapter 3. 5 § Regulation (2007:237) on permissions for seafarers. The course also aims to give students the necessary skills to contribute to the safe operation of ships using fuel with a low flash point.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

Element 0119 - IGC and IGF
1.1 Describe gases physical and chemical properties
1.2 Describe the thermodynamic laws
1.3 Perform occurring thermodynamic calculations
1.4 Describe the systems on board a liquefied gas tanker
1.5 Calculate cargo intake
1.6 Manage risk and security
1.7 Assess vessels and cargoes environmental impact

IGF
2.1 Describe the physical and chemical properties of IGF fuels and how these properties influence ship operation, safety and environment
2.2 Describe and explain the function of fuel systems onboard ships subject to the IGF Code
2.3 Plan and perform a safe bunkering of IGF fuels in a bunkering simulator
2.4  Perform basic thermodynamic calculations regarding properties/characteristics of IGF fuels during bunkering and operation
2.5 Identifiy, describe and assess the risks connected to the handling of IGF fuels (risks applicable to the ship, its crew and passengers, and the environment
2.6  Describe and compare risk assessment methods to prevent and manage these risks
2.7 Assess the information about IGF fuels given in Safety Data Sheets
- Relate to ship specific requirements with support of relevant regulations such as the IGF Code and MARPOL
2.8  Specify the appropriate personal protective equipment and fire extuingishing methods to be used when handling IGF fuels
2.9  Use gas measurement equipment and understand its function
2.10  Suggest and motivate safe working practices and emergency procedures

Element 0219 - IGC simulation
Manage the ships cargo handling systems in all respect.

Element 0319 - IGF
-Manage bunker operations of vessel due to the IGF code

Content

Element 0119 - IGC and IGF
- Gases physical and chemical properties
- Thermodynamics
- Handling systems onboard gas carriers
- Risks and safety
- Environmental impact

Element 0219 - IGC simulation
-Simulation exercises due to content as above

Element 0319 - IGF
-Simulation exercises due to content as above

Organisation

Element 0119 - IGC
Mandatory lectures and exercises.
All parts in the schedule are mandatory 

IGF
Lectures
Guest lectures (Mandatory)

Element 0219 - IGC simulation
Mandatory simulator based learning.

Element 0319 - IGF
Mandatory simulator traning
Laboratory work with gas measure equipment 
All parts mandatory 

Literature

Element 0119 - IGC
Olsson Neptun, Tomas (ed) Tanker Safety - Liquefied Gases, volume 1 (2006)
Olsson Neptun, Tomas (ed) Tanker Safety - Liquefied Gases, volume 2 (2019)

Element 0219 - IGC simulation
As above

Element 0319 IGF
Course material will be posted on Canvas 

Examination including compulsory elements

Element 0119 - IGC
Written examination comprehensive learning outcomes 1-7.
To pass 80% correct answer is needed on the course examination.
Mandatory attendance at all lectures and exercises.

Aids at the examination
Course literature volume 1-2, incl. own notes in literature.
Approved calculator.

IGF
Written exam

Element 0219 - IGC simulation
Mandatory attendance at all simulator exercises.

Element 0319 - IGF
Written exam

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

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