AMC Search / Australian Maritime College
3 days
A three-day specialized maritime training course for loadmasters and terminal operators covering LNG, LPG, and oil cargo loading operations. Designed for terminal representatives, seafarers, and port workers seeking to understand modern cargo handling procedures using advanced simulator technology.
This course is intended for individuals filling the position of terminal representative on loading tankers, onboard seafarers seeking understanding of shore-side loading operations, and port-side workers requiring knowledge of tanker operations. Participants should have a basic understanding of maritime operations. No specific formal prerequisites are listed, though maritime industry experience is beneficial.
The course covers LNG, LPG, and Condensate (Oil) loading operations through multiple delivery methods. Participants engage in lectures on cargo handling procedures, group discussions on operational challenges, case studies of real-world scenarios, and practical exercises using the Kongsberg Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator. The simulator demonstrates full extent of operations undertaken during the load process, including interaction with shore representatives to ensure realistic operational understanding. Different vessel models are utilized including Membrane LNG Tankers, semi-refrigerated LPG Tankers, and Crude Oil Tankers.
AMC Search, part of the Australian Maritime College, offers this course with instructors possessing extensive maritime expertise. Chris McGuire brings maritime education design, ship inspections, and human resources experience, having developed LNG Mooring Operations training for Curtis Island facilities. David Kenny, a qualified Loadmaster with extensive LNG tanker experience, provides technical and operational expertise. The Kongsberg Simulator is approved by Det Norske Veritas, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Upon completion, participants are equipped to perform loadmaster duties on LNG, LPG, and oil tankers, work as terminal representatives overseeing loading operations, or serve in port-side roles managing tanker operations. The course prepares seafarers for shore-side operational understanding and enables port workers to comprehend tanker-specific procedures, opening career advancement opportunities in maritime cargo operations and terminal management.
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