ICS Tanker Safety Guide – Liquefied Gas: 2018 [paper]

Description

The Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) is the definitive industry best practice guidance for gas carrier operators, and a carriage requirement under the national regulations of many flag States. It is strongly recommended that a copy of the completely revised third edition is carried on board every ship engaged in the transportation of liquefied gas by sea. The fully revised third edition (350 A4 pages with illustrations) replaces and supersedes the previous 1995 edition.

Chapters:

• Properties and Hazards of Liquefied Gases
• General Precautions
• Safety Management
• Transportation of Liquefied Gas
• Fire Hazards and Precautions
• Cargo Operations
• Cargo Equipment
• Enclosed Spaces
• Emergency Planning
• Fire-Fighting

Appendices:

• Cargo Data Sheets
• Reliquefaction and Boil-Off Control
• Cargo Handling Plant and Equipment
• Cargo System Instrumentation
• Drydocking and Repair Periods
• Basic Thermodynamic Theory
• Pressure Surge Effects
• Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
• Liquefied Gas Cargo Information Form
• Personal Protective Equipment Matrix
• Inhibited Cargo Certificate
• Hot Work Permit
• Enclosed Space Entry Permit