Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) LPG Carrier Course

Ammonia plays a vital role in agriculture, industry, manufacturing, refrigeration, and now as a carbon-free fuel and hydrogen carrier in the clean energy revolution.

For LPG and ammonia carrier crews, understanding ammonia’s global significance and mastering its safe handling are crucial for efficient and secure operations.

This course covers ammonia’s unique properties, potential hazards, and key processes such as gassing-up, loading, discharging, and reliquefaction. It also highlights the differences between LPG and ammonia processes, several operational practices, statutory requirements, and safety protocols essential for handling ammonia cargo.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to manage or assist in ammonia operations confidently while ensuring safety and efficiency onboard.

Highlights:

This course aims to equip learners with the essential understanding and knowledge needed to effectively assist in ammonia operations while ensuring safety and efficiency onboard.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify ammonia’s key characteristics, uses, and safety data.
2. Recognize hazards and emergency procedures related to ammonia.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of ammonia handling during loading, discharging, and gas freeing.

Legislation & References: This course is based on the following references:

• Industry Best Practices

Duration: 1 hour.

Who should attend: 

• This course is addressed to Deck & Engine Ratings, working onboard LPG and ammonia carriers, and ashore personnel overseeing vessel performance and implementing best practices.

Certificate: ABS

DISCLAIMER: The course is provided on an “as is” basis. Before you purchase any of our courses, it is exclusively your responsibility to check if it complies with the flag administration/approval body you require or you want to submit it to. Furthermore, you should check if the course is accepted by your employer or flag administration as your employer or flag administration may have specific requirements.