In the Maritime University of Szczecin Simulation Center of LNG Terminal and Loading Liquid Cargo Carriers will be set up, which shall enable the university to provide training for experts in safety of LNG shipping. In Europe it is going to be the third simulator of that type, which means that in order to get unique qualifications concerning the above mentioned issues, not only there won’t be necessity to go abroad, but also the offered trainings will be significantly less expensive.

The solemn signing of the agreement dealing with co-financing the investment due to the EU structural funds will take place on 10.12.2009 (Thursday) at 14.00 in the Senate Hall of the Maritime University of Szczecin.

The Center’s objectives will be training vessel crews in:

• loading and discharging LNG types of vessels,
• vessels’ joining in and leaving the main of LNG terminal,
• cooperation with the terminal service while LNG shipment,

as well as training provided to on-shore staff operating the terminal in:

• technologies of LNG shipment in the terminal area,
• cooperation with vessels’ crews while LNG shipment,
• technical operation of the LNG terminal equipment,
• drills in both technical and operational emergency situations,
• classes concerning International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

The ceremony will be attended by:
Marshall of the West Pomeranian Province- Władysław Husejko,
Rector of the Maritime University of Szczecin-Prof. Stanislaw Gucma, Master Mariner
Vice-Rector for Science-Prof. Krzysztof Chwesiuk
Vice- Rector for Maritime Affairs-Wojciech Slaczka, PhD, Master Mariner
For more information contact Katarzyna Opalińska-MU spokeswoman at 693 373 358