The aim of the study is to explore the existing knowledge regarding the transportation of LNG and the use of LNG powered vessels on the waterways as well as to determine the possible scenarios involving an LNG leak that an incident response team could face.
Incident response is defined as the response required by local authorities, such as fire brigade, police, ambulance and harbour/river authorities, to deal with situations which have escalated outside the capability of initial responders, such as the ship’s crew, operators etc.
The information gained as a result of the study will be used to increase awareness in handling such incidents, make recommendations concerning the resources required for a response and provide guidelines for the training required for incident response.
The study provides an overall picture outlining the incidents that could emerge in dealing with LNG in inland navigation and how to respond to them. The study focuses on:

• Development of spill, emission and escalation scenarios for small scale LNG activities
• Development of incident response scenarios for small scale LNG
• Development of guidelines for incident preparedness
• Development of guidelines for education and training on incident response LNG
• Knowledge dissemination and emergency advice

Much is already known regarding LNG specifically in shipping; however, that is relevant to sea-going transportation on a bulk scale – the emphasis of this study is “small scale”, which is reflected in the reduced quantities and limitations of inland shipping.

Source

www.lngmasterplan.eu

Contracted by Rhine Ports Group (Port of Rotterdam, Antwerp, Mannheim & Switzerland). Elaborated by Falck RISC and the Unified Fire Department (Gezamenlijke Brandweer).