LNG Bunkering Guidelines (IACS Rec 142)

These guidelines define and cover the additional risks associated with bunkering LNG and propose a methodology to deal with those additional risks, in order to provide a similar level of safety as that which exists for traditional oil fuel bunkering operations.

They are designed to complement and expand on existing regulations and guidelines. In particular, the following topics are addressed:

• The responsibility of different parties involved in the LNG transfer
• the LNG bunkering process
• SIMOPS
• safety distances
• QRA and HAZID.

Chapter 1: General

Section 1: Application

Section 2: Definitions, Applicable Standards and Rules

Section 3: Bunkering Methods

Section 4: Responsibilities During LNG Bunkering

Section 5: Technical Requirements for Bunkering Systems

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Chapter 2: Risk Assessment

Section 1: LNG Bunkering Operations Risk Assessment

Section 2: Safety and Security Zones

Chapter 3: Functional and General Requirements for LNG Bunkering Operation

Section 1: Pre-bunkering Phase

Section 2: Bunkering Phase

Section 3: Bunkering Completion Phase

Annex: Guidance on HAZID and HAZOP for LNG Bunkering Operations

Section 1: HAZID for LNG Bunkering

Section 2: HAZOP for LNG Bunkering Operations