Titan LNG and Transafe Sign Exclusive Safety Training Contract

The nautical crew of Titan LNG, provided by operator AMS, will follow an extensive, tailor-made training program.

In preparation for Titan’s first Ship-to-Ship LNG bunkering operations later this year, Titan LNG and Transafe have signed an exclusive, long-term safety training contract for LNG bunkering. The FlexFueler, Titan’s LNG bunkering pontoon currently under construction, will be operational by the end of the year.

Ronald van Selm, COO of Titan LNG: “Safety is our top priority in everything we do at Titan LNG. To ensure that our nautical crew remains fully aware of the importance of safety, we have chosen Transafe as our exclusive partner for this comprehensive LNG safety training program – not only for our first pontoon but also for our future bunkering vessels.”

Cristiaan Heuvelman, Managing Director of Transafe: “The importance of LNG as a marine fuel is growing rapidly. We are training more and more crews to work safely with LNG as a clean fuel. It fits our strategy to expand our training modules for LNG bunker suppliers. Titan is the first LNG supplier to commit to this high-quality training program, demonstrating their dedication to safety.”

The training includes risk scenario simulations at Simwave’s new training center and additional practical training at the renowned Falck LNG training center in Rotterdam. Igor Jansen, Director of AMS – the operator of the FlexFueler and provider of the crew – adds: “With this additional LNG-specific program, we will set the standard for safe LNG bunkering in the ARA region. All crew members will receive a seven-day training program that complies with the requirements of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).”

About Titan LNG:
Titan LNG is a leading full-service supplier of LNG for the maritime and industrial markets in Northwest Europe. In the maritime sector, Titan specializes in flexible LNG solutions for shipping customers, such as the T-piece for combined truck-to-ship bunkering and the FlexFueler LNG bunkering pontoons for ship-to-ship deliveries.

About Transafe, Simwave and Falck Safety Services:
Transafe, Simwave, and Falck Safety Services work closely together in the fields of training and safety management. Transafe has extensive experience with LNG onboard vessels, supported by Simwave for simulator training and Falck for fire safety training. This partnership of market leaders creates a unique product that fully meets IAPH and IGF Code requirements.

About AMS:
AMS is a frontrunner in clean inland shipping and bunkering. The company manages seven vessels, including the Amulet motor tanker – the first diesel-electric inland tanker, which has won multiple awards for carbon reduction combined with exhaust gas after-treatment. AMS also owns the Ecotanker II and Ecotanker III, the first and only 100% LNG-electric vessels in the ARA region.