Setting in place the regulatory framework for LNG bunkering · Setting in place the regulatory framework for LNG bunkering Anna Apostolopoulou EU Projects Management & Coordination

Setting in place the regulatory framework for LNG bunkering Anna Apostolopoulou EU Projects Management & Coordination Leader, Lloyd’s Register

Piraeus 21st May 2018

Poseidon Med II: being the step change for LNG marine fuel in East Med

LNG: From Ferry-tale to Reality 119 LNG-powered vessels in operation;

125 on order; 114 LNG ready ships in operation/order (Source: Sea/LNG)

7 orders for Carnival cruise LNG-powered, newbuilds planned for Royal Caribbean and P&O Cruises

by 2018 there will be 6 LNG bunker vessels in service globally (Source: Sea/LNG)

78 liquefaction plants in 18 countries; 30 under construction; 114 regasification plants in 34 countries; 19 under construction

Top 10 conventional oil bunkering ports – 9 offer LNG bunkering or have firm plans and proposals to offer it by 2020

(Source: Sea/LNG)

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International regulatory status

EMSA Guidance on LNG Bunkering to Port Authorities/Administrations

ISO 20519, Ships and marine technology – Specification for bunkering of liquefied natural gas fuelled vessels

SGMF LNG Bunkering Safety Guidelines

IACS Recommendation on LNG Bunkering Guidelines

IAPH LNG bunker checklists

What is missing?

Guiding port authorities towards LNG bunkering planning, permitting &

operations

From International to National

Installation of LNG refuelling points to ports by 2025

Develop Technical Specifications for LNG refuelling points

Develop appropriate LNG distribution system

Directive 2014/94/EC

National policy framework for the development of the market as regards alternative fuels in the transport sector

Umbrella for Port Guidelines

Fire-fighting

Emergency & Safety Procedures

LNG Bunkering preparation & execution - Manuals

Training

Permitting

Presidential Decree for LNG Bunkering in Greece

SIMOPS

Qnq

Permitting & Risk assessment studies

Environmental permits

Store dangerous goods

Handling dangerous goods

Hazard Identification

Navigation Simulation

Hazard Operability

Qualitative & Quantitative

Risk Assessment

LNG bunkering preparation & execution

• Monitoring procedure • Communication • Monitoring safety

zones • LNG tanks & cargo

monitoring • Safety & Security

zones • Red flag

• Time: 24h7 (adequate light, safety zones, weather)

• Systems compatibility • Safety procedures • Notify relevant

authorities • Check mooring

requirements

Manuals & Checklists

ΕΠΥΦΑ

Vessel Receiving

Manual

Vessel Supplying

Manual Port Manual

EΛAYΦΑ

Port regulations

Risk Assessment Procedures

Emergency Procedures

Responsibilities & Roles

In english/under review

ΕΤΥΦΑ During the Bunkering

Before the Bunkering

After the Bunkering

SIMOPs

SIMOPS: Simultaneous operations

Two+ operations occurring, one of which

is LNG bunkering

Submit request for SIMOPS

Verification Risk assessment

Determine Security , Safety & Hazard Zones

SIMOPS Pre-operation coordination (port,

vessel)

SIMOPS execution

Training & Competencies

National/International regulations

LNG Properties & risks

Risk mitigation measures

First Aid

Equipment use & maintenance

Procedures before/during/after

Emergency situations & accidents handling

Training manuals

Categories (basic/supplementary)

Vessels personnel

Infrastructure personnel

Trucks personnel

Ports personnel

Quantity & Quality

Mapping supply-chain & routes

flowcharts & procedures for

bunkering operations

modelling LNG evaporation

Energy Transfer Determination

Sheet

Bunker delivery notes

Safety & Fire-fighting

Cryogenic protection

Security, Safety & Hazardous Zones

Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)

Emergency Response Plan

Fire extinguishing equipment

Prohibit sources of ignition – No Smoking

Way forward

West Med initiatives

Joint action

Stakeholders’

engagement

Future technologies

Thank You!

Anna Apostolopoulou EU Projects Management & Coordination Leader Lloyd’s Register