Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW)

Course description

The course is aimed to develop competence in:-

• Ability to safely perform and monitor loading, discharging and care of oil cargo.
• Familiarise with physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes.
• Take precautions to prevent hazards.
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment.
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements.

Course content includes:-

• Background of oil transportation.
• Oil tanker design and equipment.
• Hydrocarbon Hazards associated with oil cargoes.
• Enclosed space entry.
• Crude Oil Washing.
• Oil tanker piping systems.
• Tank and cargo system washing and preparation.
• Cargo pumps.
• Emergency procedures.
• Tanker operation cycle.
• Inert Gas systems.
• Case studies and lessons learned.

There are four main outcomes to this training:

• Outcome 1: The learner understands the chemical and physical properties of cargoes and the hazards and control measures associated with carrying oil on board tankers.
• Outcome 2: The learner knows what is involved in the safe operation and monitoring of cargo on board an oil tanker.
• Outcome 3: The learner can apply health, safety, and environmental precautions in working on an oil tanker.
• Outcome 4: The learner can perform and monitor safe oil tanker cargo operations in compliance with legislative requirements.