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LNG Fuel Tanks_Pressure and Temperature Strategies for Gas Fuelled Vessels (TGN17-02)

LNG Fuel Tanks_Pressure and Temperature Strategies for Gas Fuelled Vessels (TGN17-02)

  • ISBN: 978-1-7398703-9-3

The ongoing goal of Working Group 17 is to provide operationally focused guidance based on lessons learnt in the adoption and ongoing use of LNG as a marine fuel. Working Group 17.2 was formed with a diverse group of members across the whole spectrum covering new market entrants who are taking ownership of a gas fuelled ship for the first time to experts with decades of experience. This Technical Guidance Notes again demonstrates what can be achieved when different individuals and organisations come together and collaborate with a single goal. I am extremely proud and feel privileged to have Chaired this working group in delivering this first of a kind guidance. The concept of tank temperate and pressure management and in particular boil off gas management is a like an iceberg. Whilst on the surface the idea is simple, the underlying understanding and issues are complex made even more so by the diverse nature of the vessels and operating modes reflected by the maritime fleet outside of LNG Carriers. This guidance note provides operational guidance primarily aimed at this organisation operating gas fuelled ships to better understand the challenges and potential solutions for operating gas fuelled vessels. It also provides useful information on how to mitigate some of these challenges starting at the design stage. PRE-ORDER NOW

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LNG as a marine fuel - A Bunkering Compatibility Assessment Methodology (TGN19-01)

LNG as a marine fuel - A Bunkering Compatibility Assessment Methodology (TGN19-01)

  • ISBN: 978-1-7395354-0-7

Compatibility assessments are common in the conventional LNG carrier industry for Ship-to-Ship and cargo terminal operations, but the assessments for LNG bunkering operations differ significantly and require standardisation. The constantly increasing fleet of GFVs has imposed challenges for the bunker suppliers to process the required technical information to ensure compatibility with their bunkering facilities. Similarly, technical managers of GFVs are often asked to provide the same information to multiple suppliers in a variety of formats, resulting in a growing workload for both suppliers and receivers. This is why the standardisation and simplification of the process is essential. Bunkering Compatibility Assessment Methodology provides clear guidance on compatibility and the assessment process to produce time efficient and safe assessment results.

NEW Ammonia as a marine fuel an introduction Version 2.0 - Now Available

NEW Ammonia as a marine fuel an introduction Version 2.0 - Now Available

  • ISBN: 978-1-7395354-2-1

Ammonia as a Marine Fuel – An Introduction serves as a comprehensive overview of ammonia (NH3) in the context of its potential use as a marine fuel. After discussing the wider marine fuels context, the publication covers essential information about ammonia. Version 2

NEW - Methanol as a marine fuel an introduction Version 1.0 - Now Available

NEW - Methanol as a marine fuel an introduction Version 1.0 - Now Available

  • ISBN: 978-1-7395354-3-8

NEW INTRODUCTORY GUIDE - Methanol as a marine fuel – an introduction serves as an ove.rview of methanol (CH3OH) in the context of its potential use as a marine fuel. After discussing the wider marine fuels context, the publication covers essential information about methanol.

NEW - LNG as a marine fuel A framework for gas-fuelled vessels’ safety management systems - Pre Order Now

NEW - LNG as a marine fuel A framework for gas-fuelled vessels’ safety management systems - Pre Order Now

  • ISBN: 978-1-7395354-4-5

This guidance provides a framework to help members apply the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Safety Management (ISM) Code to the safety management system (SMS) of gas-fuelled vessels (GFVs) by identifying liquefied natural gas (LNG) related components.

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SGMF Publications List

SGMF Publications List

This is a comprehensive list of all SGMF publications and outputs (updated August 2023).

BASiL Gas Dispersion Tool - 3 x Reports

BASiL Gas Dispersion Tool - 3 x Reports

BASiL (Bunkering Area Safety information LNG) is SGMF’s automated LNG gas dispersion tool. It can be used to manage bunkering on a consistent basis through the definition of a safety zone that depends on the type of bunkering operation being undertaken. Access to this tool is now available to non-Members. A copy of the publication ‘Recommendation of Controlled Zones during LNG bunkering (ISBN: 978-0-9933164-8-7) will be sent by courier as part of this purchase. It is strongly recommended that users of BASiL read and fully understand this publication as well as the BASiL User Guide before running any reports. For this reason there is a delay of 7 working days from the date of purchase before you can access the tool via this website.

Contractual Guidelines - Quantity and Quality

Contractual Guidelines - Quantity and Quality

  • ISBN: 978-0-9933164-1-8

This publication provides an overview of the custody transfer process of LNG to marine vessels. This guide describes the variables required to be measured for the main marine engine types. The later sections of this guide describe the proven techniques available for measuring both LNG quantity and quality. . It describes several methods, all of which provide sufficient accuracy and auditability to support the custody transfer process. Its aim is to educate and inform and not to be prescriptive.

LNG as a marine fuel - Safety and Operational Guidelines - Bunkering (Version 3.0)

LNG as a marine fuel - Safety and Operational Guidelines - Bunkering (Version 3.0)

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-7-2

This 2021 edition is taking a new and holistic approach to LNG bunkering. The reader is taken through a journey starting from the Design stage of the vessel and the supply bunkering facility, via the Planning and Preparation stages of the bunkering location and operations to be completed by the fuelling Operational stage of the of an LNG-fuelled vessel. Along each stage recommendations are provided to all the stakeholders involved in the bunkering of ships with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) with the focus on ensuring that gas fuelled ships are bunkered safely, reliably, efficiently and to prevent undesirable fugitive gas emissions during operations.

LNG as a marine fuel - Safety and Operational Guidelines - Bunkering (Version 3.0) – HARDBACK

LNG as a marine fuel - Safety and Operational Guidelines - Bunkering (Version 3.0) – HARDBACK

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-8-9

This 2021 edition is taking a new and holistic approach to LNG bunkering. The reader is taken through a journey starting from the Design stage of the vessel and the supply bunkering facility, via the Planning and Preparation stages of the bunkering location and operations to be completed by the fuelling Operational stage of the of an LNG-fuelled vessel. Along each stage recommendations are provided to all the stakeholders involved in the bunkering of ships with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) with the focus on ensuring that gas fuelled ships are bunkered safely, reliably, efficiently and to prevent undesirable fugitive gas emissions during operations.

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Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) during LNG Bunkering

Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) during LNG Bunkering

  • ISBN: 978-0-9933164-7-0

A new publication that looks at undertaking typical ship operations in port whist transferring fuel at the same time (SIMOPS). Whilst it is imperative that safety is not compromised when using LNG, it is also important that other operations can be undertaken so as to allow efficient and in some cases, improved efficiencies in port. This publication looks at the issues involved and describes clearly the process of how the risks can be managed.

Recommendation of Controlled Zones during LNG bunkering

Recommendation of Controlled Zones during LNG bunkering

  • ISBN: 978-0-9933164-8-7

The publication details a leading piece of work related to how to effectively determine the location and size of so-called controlled zones around the bunkering equipment itself.

Bunkering of Ships with LNG - Competency and Assessment Guidelines version 2.0

Bunkering of Ships with LNG - Competency and Assessment Guidelines version 2.0

  • ISBN: 978-0-9933164-5-6

The aim is that the suggested guidelines can be used by any individual, organisation or authority, on either side of the transfer process to identify what tasks will be conducted by themselves, their personnel, or within their scope and hence be able to identify the knowledge, understanding and competencies that they require.

Operation of ships with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - competency and assessment guidelines

Operation of ships with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - competency and assessment guidelines

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-5-8

This document focuses on all the activities relating to the preparation, storage, handling and use of gas as a fuel – from the storage tank through to delivery to the consumer – and the competencies required of those personnel engaged in undertaking the related tasks. It therefore covers the full scope of competencies that we believe a skilled engineer and supporting team need to have to be able to operate the gas fuel system through the complete voyage cycle (from dry-dock to dry-dock). It therefore goes beyond the scope of the IMO’s Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) and should be used accordingly.

Gas as a Marine Fuel: Work practices for maintenance, repair and dry dock operations

Gas as a Marine Fuel: Work practices for maintenance, repair and dry dock operations

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-3-4

Members have access to this publication in the member library. This document provides new guidance on work practices for maintenance, repair and dry-dock operations for ships that use gas/LNG as fuel to help ensure the safe maintenance of gas-fuelled ships.

Manifold arrangements for gas-fuelled vessels

Manifold arrangements for gas-fuelled vessels

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-0-3

This document is intended to facilitate focused discussion and industry alignment on the manifold arrangement fitted on board gas-fuelled vessels. It is important to note that numerous other factors can impact the ability of a gas-fuelled vessel to interface with bunkering facilities.

Bunker Station Location: Considerations and Recommendations

Bunker Station Location: Considerations and Recommendations

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-4-1

This Technical Guidance Note (TGN) addresses the industry requirement for guidelines for the location of bunkering manifolds and/or bunker stations installed on gas-fuelled vessels (GFVs) subject to the IGF Code. It has been prepared with the aid of operators of LNG-fuelled vessels, naval architects, designers and classification societies. It complements the existing SGMF guidelines, TGN 06-04 Ver1.0 – Manifold Arrangements for Gas-Fuelled Vessels, which were published in 2019 to address the manifold layout and fitting arrangements onboard GFVs.

LNG bunkering with hose bunker systems: considerations and recommendations

LNG bunkering with hose bunker systems: considerations and recommendations

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-2-7

Members have access to this publication in the member library. This Technical Guidance Note (TGN) provides recommendations for the safe handling and operation of hose bunker systems utilising cryogenic flexible hoses as the main means for LNG transfer. It specifically addresses hose selection and its handling and functional safety principles.

LNG as a marine fuel - LNG Fuel Tanks - Loading Filling Limits and Level Instrumentation Considerations and Recommendations

LNG as a marine fuel - LNG Fuel Tanks - Loading Filling Limits and Level Instrumentation Considerations and Recommendations

  • ISBN: 978-1-7398703-4-8

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This Technical Guidance Note addresses the industry requirement for clarity on how to apply and interpret some of the statutory requirements for the filling and loading limits of an LNG fuel tank. Its overall purpose is to provide guidance on the rules for filling and loading to those directly involved in the bunkering operation or who may be engaged in monitoring and managing the fuel, and to share industry good practice and lessons learned. The publication also deals with operational issues that go beyond the minimum statutory regulations to ensure that the bunkering operation can take place safely, efficiently and in an environmentally responsible way.

Recommendations for linked emergency shutdown (ESD) arrangements for LNG bunkering

Recommendations for linked emergency shutdown (ESD) arrangements for LNG bunkering

  • ISBN: 978-1-9996669-1-0

This Technical Guidance Note (TGN) provides recommendations for the Emergency Shutdown System arrangements, integration, data and voice communication and interfaces for the LNG bunkering of gas-fuelled vessels. It specifically addresses the functional safety principles of the linked ESD system to ensure a controlled shutdown of the bunkering operation in the case of an emergency.

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