WEBINAR: LNG: A Greener, Alternative Marine Fuel

This webinar explores the background and history of the recent developments that have resulted in the transition of LNG from a specialist cargo - invariably handled by specialist seafarers - to becoming, for an increasing number of owners and operators, the greener fuel of choice as part of the maritime industry’s decarbonisation process.

About the Speaker

Alan Campion started as an Apprentice Engineer onboard Cunard passenger ships and followed a career at sea for 35 years becoming Chief Engineer, mainly on tankers carrying liquefied gases (LNG, LPG, NH3 and chemical gases) belonging to British and Norwegian owners. This was followed by 10 years as a Senior Lecturer at Solent University’s Warsash facility, mainly teaching Gas and Oil Tanker Safety, but also engineering subjects from HND to MSc level as well as postgraduate learning and teaching.

Since retiring from full-time teaching, Alan has operated his own consultancy, mainly offering support and training to companies new to LNG. He is currently working with the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF), assisting with the development of competency and training guidelines for Officers and Crew working onboard the new generation of ships that are powered by alternative fuels as covered by the IMO IGF code. Alan is also an active IMarEST members and sits on a number of Institute and IMO committees.