Liquefied Gas Fire Hazard Management (Edition 2)

Fire on board any vessel or terminal is extremely serious. When dealing with LNG or LPG, the importance of preventing fires and tackling effectively those that do occur, is paramount. Liquefied Gas Fire Hazard Management - Edition 2 provides a broad introduction to the fire hazards faced by seafarers and terminal staff when handling LNG and LPG and explains how each can be managed. It emphasises the increased risks during loading and discharging cargoes and identifies the most likely sources of leaks and ignition.

Using graphic animations combined with live action footage of fire fighting, the video explains the science behind combustion, identifies roles for each of the various fire suppressing technologies available and describes how they work. The video also illustrates different types of fire and the appropriate fire fighting technique for each. The need for speedy, well-rehearsed responses is highlighted and detailed recommendations are made for education, training, and fire fighting equipment maintenance.

The video also examines whether it is better to extinguish the fire immediately and allow unburned gas to escape, or to control the flames and concentrate on cutting off the supply of gas. Clearly, the decision made depends on the type of fire and whether it threatens pipes and valves which may worsen the blaze. Examples of each scenario are illustrated. The video emphasises the importance of understanding and following closely fire safety procedures. It stresses the role regular monitoring, inspection and record keeping can play in reducing the risks associated with Liquefied Gas handling.

Regulations Addressed
STCW, SOLAS, SEVESO

Target Audience
Master, senior officers, crew and vessels operators,
terminal staff and management

Main Topics

• The risks posed by fire on Gas Carriers
• Characteristics of LPG and LNG
• Different types of fire
• Four ways to tackle fire: Find, Inform relevant people, Respond rapidly, Extinguish
• Decision whether to extinguish or allow combustion
to continue
• Four elements essential for combustion
• Methods for suppressing fires
• Technologies with which to fight fire
• MSDS datasheets, inspection, maintenance and training
• Summary