Trelleborg and Simwave Launch Transfer Equipment Training Program at Gastech 2026

# What happened Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure and training provider Simwave introduced the initial modules of a transfer equipment-focused training program at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok. The modules are short e-learning units delivered via Simwave's platform and issue certificates on completion.

# Why the program exists As LNG bunkering and alternative fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen grow, crews face new operational demands. Transferring cryogenic or hazardous products between independently operated assets increases the need for fuel- and equipment-specific knowledge. Existing training and certification frameworks have lagged behind these operational changes. This program aims to provide practical, standardized training tied to actual transfer equipment and operational tasks.

# What the initial modules cover The first phase focuses on commonly used items in liquefied gas transfer operations:

• LNG composite hose characteristics and handling practices.
• Visual inspection procedures for transfer equipment.
• Role and operation of the Universal Safety Link (USL) during bunkering operations.
• Service procedures for Cryo DC tank-end units.

Each module is designed to be short and practical, culminating in a certificate of completion for participants.

# How the program is structured and where it's headed The rollout begins with e-learning delivered through Simwave's platform. Trelleborg and Simwave describe the current modules as the first stage of a broader curriculum. Planned expansions include modules that address both routine and emergency scenarios and the wider Trelleborg transfer equipment portfolio: cryogenic LNG hoses, safety links, ship-to-shore links, and emergency release systems.

Future modules under development will target advanced operational scenarios and procedures specific to LNG bunkering vessels, LNG carriers, alternative-fueled vessels, and both floating and fixed LNG terminals.

# Intended benefits for ship owners and operators The program offers a standardized approach to crew development with concrete operational aims:

• Reduce operational variability by providing consistent equipment- and fuel-specific training.
• Reinforce safe transfer practices through practical instruction on handling and inspections.
• Support equipment longevity via proper handling and service procedures.
• Improve preparedness for emergency shutdown and other abnormal scenarios.

# Where and when the program was shown

# Bottom line The joint program targets a concrete operational gap: crews need specific, practical training to manage increasingly diverse and hazardous fuel transfers. Starting with focused e-learning on hoses, safety links, inspections, and service procedures, the curriculum intends to expand into emergency scenarios and a wider set of equipment types relevant to LNG and alternative fuels.