Anatomy of LNG Shipping & Operations — Dubai

LNG is a critical source of energy for both environmental and geopolitical reasons, and is now entering a commoditisation phase. This course offers a full understanding of the critical role of ocean-transport across the LNG Value Chain.

Dedicated cargo containment and equipment, boil-off gas management and choices in propulsion systems affect voyage and deal economics and in turn arbitrage opportunities between the main pricing models.

This in turn requires a precise understanding of the intricacies of vessel management, voyage operations, charter-party formats and their clauses, as a failure to do so will lead to profit leakage and commercial disputes.

Programme Highlights

Numerous learning sessions connect Technology, Infrastructure, Cargo Handling and Operations to provide an understanding of the legislative and environmental framework:

  • Cargo Containment, Equipment and (Custody) Transfer Operations
  • Propulsion Systems and their Environmental and Technological Challenges
  • Floating and land-based infrastructure — design evolution and limitations
  • Risk, Insurance, Assurance, Safety Framework and the roles of various NGOs

This leads to commercially oriented sessions, providing a full insight into LNG ocean transport costs, which party is responsible for them, and how this interacts with contracting and pricing models which in turn determine changing global trade flows:

  • Vessel CAPEX and OPEX and how this sets (term hire) rate floors
  • Freight vs Hire vs Unit Cost: LNG specific Voyage vs Deal Economics
  • Calculating Time Charter Equivalent as measure of Asset Utilisation, Optimisation Strategies, Freight Risk Hedging, Book and Cost Allocation
  • Charter Party Formats and in-depth review of LNG specific terms
  • Quality and Quantity (Q&Q) and time-loss (demurrage) disputes and pathways to their resolution
  • LNG Pricing and Arbitrage and the "myth" of a spot freight market

Benefits of the Course

Now in its 5th year, the course has evolved, reflecting the fast-moving global LNG market place. Past participants reflected favourably on their learning experience; knowledgeable delivery, facilitation of a trusting environment that encourages questions. Lecturers challenge participants' understanding, probe deeply into issues of the day and help pose solutions to problems faced in their own business environment.

Who Should Attend?

Because of its all-encompassing scope, delivered by highly experienced industry practitioners, this course will appeal right across the entire LNG value chain:

  • Suppliers, Importers, Portfolio Optimisers and Commodity Traders
  • Vessel Owners, Managers, Charterers and related service providers
  • Terminal Operators, Legislators and Project Advisors
  • Financial Institutions, Auditors, Insurers and Claims Handlers

Past attendees include senior leaders as well as mid-level executives from across the globe, spanning a broad range of responsibilities: general management, trading, ship owning and chartering, voyage and deal operations, finance and project planning.


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Course information

5-8 December 2021
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Dubai

Park Regis Hotel

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The cost of the course is USD3,900 per person, which includes tuition, refreshments, and lunch each day. Accommodation is NOT included but is available at the venue hotel or one of the many hotels located nearby.

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