By keeping tank pressure as low as is safely possible during loading.
LNG1032-560 :
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How is loaded cargo quantity maximised? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
There is less boil off in the early stages of the loaded voyage.
LNG1032-561 :
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What are the consequences of maximising the loaded quantity? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
The amount of BOG would decrease as the pressure fell.
LNG1032-562 :
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What would be the effect of the compressors taking excessive boil off gas (BOG) from a cargo tank? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
No, the Boil Off Equivalent for fuel oil ensures that sellers are reimbursed.
LNG1032-563 :
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Is the burning of gas in the engine room a free fuel? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO).
LNG1032-564 :
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Which organisation's objectives are to encourage the safe and responsible operation of liquefied gas tankers and marine terminals handling liquefied gas and to develop advice and guidance for best industry practice among its members?
Wrong or Missed Data? Click
The International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL).
LNG1032-565 :
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Which organisation's objectives are to promote the development of activities related to LNG: purchasing, importing, processing, transportation, handling, re-gasification and its various uses?
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The Oil companies International Maritime Forum (OCIMF)
LNG1032-566 :
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Which organisation's mission is to be the foremost authority on the safe and environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers and terminals, promoting continuous improvement in standards of design and operation?
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
LNG1032-567 :
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What is the name of the international trade association for merchant ship operators, representing the collective views of the international industry from different nations, sectors and trades?
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American Petroleum Institute (API)
LNG1032-568 :
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Which body is the primary trade association of the oil and natural gas industry in the USA? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
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Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE)
LNG1032-569 :
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Which organisation represents operators of gas infrastructures across Europe, enabling them to address issues affecting transmission and storage of LNG?
Wrong or Missed Data? Click
International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
LNG1032-570 :
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Which organization is responsible for producing the IGC Code? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
All gas carriers built after 1st July 1986
LNG1032-571 :
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Which vessels does the "International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk" (IGC Code) refer to?
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OCIMF
LNG1032-572 :
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Which organisation originally developed the ship vetting system? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
VIQ (Vessel's Inspection Questionnaire)
LNG1032-573 :
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What is the name of the document which standardises the various company inspection forms and is completed during a normal vetting inspection?
Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Yes, all of them.
LNG1032-574 :
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Are the following items included in a vetting inspection? - Pollution prevention - Communication systems - Mooring equipment - Accommodation
Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Discuss any items on the observation list with the Master.
LNG1032-575 :
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On completion of vetting what immediate action would an inspector take? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Items appearing on the observation list can be challenged within 2 weeks of the inspection prior to them appearing on the common database.
LNG1032-576 :
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What rights do the vessel owners have on completion of an inspection? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Yes, the owners must have someone in attendance throughout the vetting.
LNG1032-577 :
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Do the owners have the right to have someone present during the vetting? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
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Yes, if the owners representative can provide evidence which negates the remark.
LNG1032-578 :
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Is it possible to have negative remarks removed from the list before the inspector leaves the vessel? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Charterers normally insist a vessel is positively vetted before taking it on hire.
LNG1032-579 :
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What are the advantages, to owners, of having a vessel positively vetted? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
There is an additional supplement to take account of the specialised trade.
LNG1032-580 :
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What are the differences, if any, between oil tanker and LNG tanker vetting inspections? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Yes, if possible.
LNG1032-581 :
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Should a vetting include all the following items? - Witness the testing of the Emergency Shut Down Systems (ESDS) - Check the nitrogen supply and storage facility - Confirm the re-liquefaction plant (if fitted) is running satisfactorily - Verify that the gas detection system is operating and has been properly calibrated - Check that the additional safety equipment required by the various IMO codes is available
Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Only in exceptional circumstances.
LNG1032-582 :
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Do vetting inspections take place at night? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Develop a good rapport with the vessel's crew to reduce any possible tensions.
LNG1032-583 :
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How should an inspector behave when conducting a vetting inspection? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Yes. About 80% of incidents can be attributable to human error so an inspector may want to speak to crew members to get informal details from them.
LNG1032-584 :
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Does the vetting inspection include interviewing the crew members? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Blank copies of the inspection form are available to ship owners.
LNG1032-585 :
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How can you get the list of items covered by a vetting inspection? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
HVPQ (Harmonised Vessel Particular Questionnaire)
LNG1032-586 :
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What is the name of the computerised version of the inspection information form? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
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GTE (Gas Transmission Europe).
LNG1032-587 :
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Which subsidiary of the GIE has carried out a great deal of work on Ship Approval procedures for European LNG terminals? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
The terminal operator conducts a compatibility study.
LNG1032-588 :
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After the exchange of information between terminal and shipper, what is the next step towards approval of a vessel? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
OCIMF guidelines
LNG1032-589 :
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During GIE subsidiary approval, a ship vetting will take place. What format will be followed for this inspection? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Pre-discharge meeting followed by the cargo transfer.
LNG1032-590 :
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Provided a vessel is approved in the GIE subsidiary system, what is the next step? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
Any modifications made to the vessel.
LNG1032-592 :
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In the GIE subsidiary approval system, what must the shipper advise the terminal operators about? Wrong or Missed Data? Click
- LNG cargo aspects - Mooring and connection details - Generic Ship Shore Safety Plan (SSSP)
LNG1032-593 :
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Can you give 3 items that would be included in the Preparatory Information exchange that the Terminal Operator (TO) sends to the Shipper?
Wrong or Missed Data? Click