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ABS LNG Academy in Doha, Qatar

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ABS LNG Academy in Doha, Qatar

A coordinated effort between industry partners, the ABS LNG Academy offers theoretical and practical training to support safety in the various aspects of LNG carriage and the safe handling of LNG as a marine fuel. The state-of-the art training facility goes beyond the average training experience, offering innovative online, virtual, classroom and immersive learning experiences.

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ABS Training Partners

ABS has partnered with GTT Training to offer even more courses. With over 75 years of seagoing experience and more than 45 years in shoreside teaching and ship management positions, GTT Training has a wealth of experience in the LNG Industry.

ABS and Poten & Partners offer a collaborative LNG Commercial Operations course providing charterer personnel, shipowners, and LNG traders a foundational understanding about how commercial operations of LNG carriers are effectively managed throughout their life cycles.

ABS has expanded its long-standing relationship with the Theta Training Center to offer several Engine, ECDIS and Liquid Cargo Handling simulation courses. Courses are available onsite at the ABS LNG Academy in our simulator training room, or online from any global location.

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Gas Carrier Fundamentals – Hybrid

Our 50-hour hybrid learning program provides a solid foundation in natural gas liquids and gas carrier design, arrangements, systems and requirements. Delivered through a combination of web-based courses, virtual classroom and in-person workshops this comprehensive program is ideal for anyone seeking a flexible, self-paced learning option.

Available in person in Doha, Online, or Contact Us for Additional Options

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Gas Carrier Fundamentals – Hybrid

Available in person in Doha, Online, or Contact Us for Additional Options

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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a Marine Fuel

Gain perspective about the LNG-fueled fleet’s historical development and future trends. This three-day in-person course provides a comprehensive overview of LNG and the use of LNG as a marine fuel.

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LNG and Gas Carriers Familiarization

This course provides an overview of ships carrying liquefied gases, an introduction to natural gas and an overview of cargo containment and safety systems for gas carriers.

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Introduction to Natural Gas Liquids

This course introduces the science behind natural gas, including characteristics and properties and the activities and supporting technologies for managing natural gas behaviors.

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Gas Carrier Ship Types and Hazards

This course covers the differences between ships carrying liquefied gas in bulk, cargo hazards and ship survival capabilities as well as an overview of safety systems for gas carriers.

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Cargo Containment Systems Introduction

This course provides an overview of containment systems for safely transporting liquefied gases in bulk, including characteristics, support systems, materials and insulation and advantages and disadvantages of the different types.

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Systems and Cargo Handling Equipment Introduction

This course explains the cycle for ship loading and discharging operations, from a gas-free condition until a change of cargo is planned. Overviews for the systems involved in cargo handling operations will also be covered.

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LNG Carrier Design and Survey Requirements

This course covers ABS Rules and IGC Code requirements for gas carrier cargo containment systems and hull design, including various scenarios and activities.

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Gas Carrier Fundamentals – Hybrid

Available in person in Doha, Online, or Contact Us for Additional Options

Coming Soon

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a Marine Fuel

Gain perspective about the LNG-fueled fleet’s historical development and future trends. This three-day in-person course provides a comprehensive overview of LNG and the use of LNG as a marine fuel.

Coming Soon

LNG and Gas Carriers Familiarization

This course provides an overview of ships carrying liquefied gases, an introduction to natural gas and an overview of cargo containment and safety systems for gas carriers.

Coming Soon

Introduction to Natural Gas Liquids

This course introduces the science behind natural gas, including characteristics and properties and the activities and supporting technologies for managing natural gas behaviors.

Coming Soon

LNG and Gas Carriers Familiarization

This course provides an overview of ships carrying liquefied gases, an introduction to natural gas and an overview of cargo containment and safety systems for gas carriers.

Coming Soon

Introduction to Natural Gas Liquids

This course introduces the science behind natural gas, including characteristics and properties and the activities and supporting technologies for managing natural gas behaviors.

Coming Soon

Gas Carrier Ship Types and Hazards

This course covers the differences between ships carrying liquefied gas in bulk, cargo hazards and ship survival capabilities as well as an overview of safety systems for gas carriers.

Coming Soon

Cargo Containment Systems Introduction

Coming Soon

Systems and Cargo Handling Equipment Introduction

Coming Soon

LNG Carrier Design and Survey Requirements

This course covers ABS Rules and IGC Code requirements for gas carrier cargo containment systems and hull design, including various scenarios and activities.

Gas Carrier Fundamentals

Gas carriers have cargo handling systems designed to handle liquefied gases in bulk. Cargo is often carried under high pressure and low temperature, which can cause structural damage to the ship if not handled properly. This course covers natural gas and the science behind it, safety systems and cargo hazards, and the ship loading and discharging operations cycle from a gas-free condition until a cargo change is planned.

LNG as Marine Fuel

Gain perspective about the LNG-fueled fleet’s historical development and future trends. This three-day in-person course provides a comprehensive overview of LNG and the use of LNG as a marine fuel.

LNG and Gas Carriers Familiarization

This course provides an overview of ships carrying liquefied gases, an introduction to natural gas and an overview of cargo containment and safety systems for gas carriers.

Introduction to Natural Gas Liquids

This course introduces the science behind natural gas, including characteristics and properties and the activities and supporting technologies for managing natural gas behaviors.

Gas Carrier Ship Types and Hazards

This course covers the differences between ships carrying liquefied gas in bulk, cargo hazards and ship survival capabilities as well as an overview of safety systems for gas carriers.