Description

Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations – 2026 Edition

Develop the knowledge and operational judgement needed to contribute to safe cargo work on liquefied gas tankers. Marine Pro Academy’s 2026 Edition connects the properties of liquefied gases with the equipment, procedures and decisions used to control risks during cargo operations.

Designed for officers, ratings and maritime trainees, the programme explores LNG, LPG and other liquefied gas cargoes through technical explanations, realistic shipboard situations and practical decision exercises. The emphasis is on recognising hazards early, communicating clearly and acting within assigned responsibilities.

What You Will Learn

• Relate cargo properties, pressure and temperature to flammability, toxicity, oxygen deficiency and low-temperature hazards.
• Recognise gas tanker types, containment arrangements and the functions of cargo piping, pumps, compressors and associated equipment.
• Understand the principles of cargo preparation, transfer, atmosphere control and effective ship–shore communication.
• Apply gas detection, protective equipment, permits, isolation and other controls when assessing cargo-related work.
• Identify safe first-response actions, respiratory-protection requirements and the limits of rescue activity.
• Support fire prevention, alarms, emergency shutdown, leak response and coordinated emergency action.
• Prevent pollution and support accurate reporting, evidence preservation and controlled response following releases.

Practical Maritime Learning

Cargo operations require more than recognising equipment. Learners consider changing conditions, incomplete information and the consequences of incorrect actions when working through realistic maritime cases.

The training develops a structured approach: understand the cargo and task, verify conditions, apply controls, maintain communication and escalate concerns when safe operating limits or assigned responsibilities are exceeded.

Modern Maritime E-Learning

Study through the Marine Pro Academy Learning Hub with structured digital lessons, technical visuals, scenario-based activities, module knowledge checks and progress tracking. The self-paced format supports access from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device.

AI Tutor support helps explain course concepts and supports learners as they review cargo systems, hazards and operational decisions.

Who Should Take This Course?

Suitable for deck and engineering officers, ratings, cadets and other maritime personnel preparing for, or supporting, assigned liquefied gas tanker cargo duties. It also supports professionals who need a structured understanding of gas tanker cargo safety and operating principles.

Course Information

Approval: Panama
Accepted By: All flags that accept IMO white list approved trainings including 🇵🇦 Panama · 🇧🇿 Belize · 🇱🇷 Liberia · 🇧🇸 Bahamas · 🇲🇹 Malta · 🇨🇾 Cyprus · 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands · 🇵🇼 Palau · 🇸🇬 Singapore · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 🇪🇺European Union Countries
Certification: Panama Approved Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations certificate
Reference Framework: STCW Regulation V/1-2, Section A-V/1-2 and Table A-V/1-2-1
IMO Model Course: 1.04
Edition: 2026 Edition
Delivery: 100% Online & Self-Paced
Learning Platform: Marine Pro Academy Interactive LMS
Estimated Study Time: Approximately 19 hours; individual learning time may vary
Assessment: Knowledge Checks + 30-Question Final Assessment
Access: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet & Mobile

Assessment

Knowledge checks help consolidate learning throughout the programme. A 30-question final assessment reviews the main course concepts and operational decisions. Learners must successfully complete all required course activities and assessments.

Panama Approved Certification

After successful completion of the required training and assessments, and verification of learner information and required documents, a Panama Whitelisted certificate will be issued for Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and sent separately by email.

Certificate Processing Time: Please allow up to 48 hours after successful course completion and receipt of all required documents, subject to the issuing authority’s verification process. Time zones and local office hours may affect delivery. Same-day issuance cannot be guaranteed.

Please ensure your enrolment details are accurate. If your certificate has not arrived after 48 hours, contact info@marineproacademy.com with your full name and course title.

Legislation & References

The programme is structured around the basic liquefied gas tanker subject areas in STCW Regulation V/1-2 and Table A-V/1-2-1, with reference to IMO Model Course 1.04, relevant SOLAS and IGC Code principles, cargo safety information and applicable pollution-prevention requirements. Read more about the IMO STCW Convention.

Important Information

Always follow the vessel’s Safety Management System, cargo operating manuals, equipment instructions, permits and command arrangements. Apply the requirements relevant to the cargo, vessel and intended role, and confirm any employer or Administration-specific entry and certification requirements before enrolment.

Why Choose Marine Pro Academy?

Combine technical maritime knowledge with practical judgement, realistic examples and flexible digital learning. The course helps learners connect cargo characteristics, reliable controls, teamwork and disciplined emergency response in support of safer tanker operations.