Course Description

• Understanding Methanol Fuel:
  • Chemical and physical properties of methanol, production pathways including grey, blue, and green methanol, and its environmental benefits.
• Handling and Storage:
  • Safe bunkering practices, specially designed tank construction and storage requirements, and fuel system integrity.
• Operational Safety:
  • Risk assessment fundamentals, vapor hazard mitigation, firefighting procedures dealing with invisible flames, spill response, and first aid.
• Demonstrate a thorough awareness of gas measuring instruments and their crucial role in leak detection and atmosphere monitoring.
• Regulatory Framework:
  • Familiarization with IMO IGF Code requirements and class society regulations.