Common Guidelines for LNG Bunkering Operations at Spanish Ports - Lloyd’s Register [2021, PDF]

Common Guidelines for LNG Bunkering Operations at Spanish Ports BOOK I - TECHNICAL GUIDE

Year: 2021
Language: English
Author: Lloyd’s Register
Genre: Guide
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 142
Description:
This guidance document aims to assist the Spanish Port Authorities (PA) in the process of facilitating the safe and environmentally responsible supply of LNG as a marine fuel in their area of responsibility. The document aims to equip PAs with relevant information that delivers knowledge about the characteristics of LNG as a marine fuel product, equipment and supply methods, as well as potential risks, authorized areas and mitigation measures, the role and responsibilities of the stakeholders involved, and the training of the personnel involved in supply operations.
This book is intended to provide knowledge and recommendations on all aspects of the LNG bunkering activity. After a general introduction to LNG as bunkering fuel, if follows with eight thematic chapters covering subjects such as: regulation, equipment, procedures, personnel, roles and responsibilities, risks assessment, etc. Each topic is presented as a unit of knowledge and is broken down into the most relevant aspects that the PA should know about, including recommendations when there are alternatives. References to other sources of regulations, standards, or industry recommendations are also provided for the consideration of the PA.