Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

Training format

Training methods include lectures and presentations for theoretical training, practical preparation, competency demonstrations, and written testing.

Course approved

Maritime Administration of Ukraine
American Bureau of Shipping Academy
Republic of Panama
Republic of Liberia
Republic of the Marshall Islands

For whom

The course is intended for the command and crew of oil tankers performing cargo operations. Primarily, it is designed for captains, chief officers, engineers, and specialists working on vessels carrying oil products.

Teaching language

English
Russian
Ukrainian

Duration

Seat restriction

The course "Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations", also known as "Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations," is designed to prepare seafarers working on oil tankers for the safe and efficient execution of cargo operations. The course covers key aspects of working with oil cargoes, including legal and regulatory requirements, tanker construction and systems, physical and chemical properties of oil, the use of pumps and measuring instruments, as well as safety measures and emergency procedures. Special attention is paid to practical exercises on simulators that allow skills to be practiced in conditions as close to real as possible. The course aims to enhance participants' qualifications and provide them with the competencies to perform their duties at a high level.

STCW Standards: Convention, Section V/1-1, Paragraphs 3, 4, Code, Section A-V/1-1, Paragraph 2.

On the course you will learn to

IntroductionCovers the main legal and regulatory requirements governing the operation of oil tankers, including international STCW and MARPOL standards.
- Legal and regulatory requirements:
  - STCW provisions.
  - MARPOL regulations.
Oil Tanker Construction and SystemsStudy of types of oil tankers, their construction, and the systems and equipment used on tankers.
- Types of oil tankers:
  - Structural features of different types of tankers.
- Main systems and equipment:
  - Piping systems.
  - Pumps and valves.
Physical and Chemical Properties of OilConsiders the characteristics of oil cargoes, their impact on stability and structural integrity of the vessel, as well as safety precautions.
- Physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes.
- Impact of oil properties on the operational characteristics of the vessel, stability, and integrity.
- Safe methods of working with oil cargoes.
Pump Theory and CharacteristicsDescription of various types of pumps used on oil tankers, their technical characteristics, and operating principles.
- Types of pumps used on tankers.
- Basic operating principles of pumps and their technical parameters.
Safety Culture and Safety Management on TankersStudy of safety management systems, planning and performing safe operations on oil tankers, and measures to prevent accidents and incidents.
- Main components of the safety management system.
- Processes for planning and implementing safe operations.
General Safety Measures and Safety SystemsCovers the basic principles of ensuring safety, emergency shutdown systems (ESD), and measures to control and prevent pollution.
- Principles of ensuring safety on tankers.
- Emergency shutdown systems (ESD).
- Pollution control and prevention measures.
Cargo Operations on Oil TankersPlanning and execution of loading and unloading operations, management and control of cargo operations, use of checklists and procedures to ensure safety.
- Planning and execution of loading and unloading operations.
- Management and control of cargo operations.
- Use of checklists and procedures.
Measuring Instruments and Gas Control SystemsStudy of the principles of operation, accuracy, and limitations of various measuring instruments and gas control systems used on tankers.
- Principles of operation, accuracy, and limitations.
- Use and maintenance of measuring instruments.
Responsibility for Cargo OperationsDescription of the duties and responsibilities of personnel, planning operations, and distributing duties to ensure the effective execution of cargo operations.
- Duties and responsibilities of personnel.
- Planning operations and distributing duties.
Working Procedures and Safe PracticesInstructions for safe work, safety precautions when working with hazardous cargoes, and the application of best practices to minimize risks.
- Instructions for safe work.
- Safety precautions when working with hazardous cargoes.
Emergency Procedures on TankersActions in case of accidents and emergencies, procedures for oil spill response, and providing first aid on tankers.
- Actions in case of accidents and emergencies.
- Oil spill response procedures.
- First aid on tankers.
Fire Safety Measures and Emergency ActionsBasics of fire safety on tankers, planning, and implementation of fire safety measures to ensure the safety of crew and vessel.
- Basics of fire safety on tankers.
- Planning and implementation of fire safety measures.
Environmental Protection ProceduresMeasures to prevent marine pollution, procedures in case of collision and grounding, and actions to minimize environmental damage.
- Measures to prevent marine pollution.
- Procedures in case of collision and grounding.
Practical ExercisesPractical training using simulators to simulate cargo operations, conduct loading and unloading exercises, practice emergency situations and oil spill response actions.
- Working on simulators to simulate cargo operations.
- Conducting practical loading and unloading exercises.
- Practicing emergency situations and oil spill response actions.

Issuing certificates

Certificate of qualified specialist.

Level of instructor-teachers

The course instructors have a high level of qualification and experience, meeting the international requirements of the amended STCW Code. They have higher maritime education, significant experience working on sea vessels, including tankers, and experience in training centers. All instructors have undergone specialized courses in preparation for oil tanker operations.

Compliance with international conventions

This course complies with the international standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and is regulated by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW):

Convention, Section V/1-1, Paragraphs 3, 4.
Code, Section A-V/1-1, Paragraph 2.

Explanation of Standards

STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) — The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, developed by the IMO to ensure safety at sea and prevent marine pollution.

Convention, Section V/1-1: Includes rules regarding the requirements for the training and certification of oil tanker crew.
- Paragraph 3: requires that all persons directly responsible for the loading, unloading, and care of cargoes on oil tankers undergo appropriate training and certification.
- Paragraph 4: sets additional training and certification requirements concerning safety and pollution prevention.
Code, Section A-V/1-1: Contains mandatory minimum requirements for the competence of oil tanker crew.
- Paragraph 2: Describes the minimum standards of competence for persons directly responsible for the loading, unloading, and care of cargoes on oil tankers. It includes requirements for knowledge and understanding of safety procedures, pollution prevention, and cargo operations.

These standards aim to ensure proper training and certification of oil tanker crew, as well as establish safety measures and procedures necessary for the safe operation of oil tankers and prevention of marine pollution.

Material and technical support of the course

Theoretical classes are conducted in classrooms equipped with teaching aids and demonstration materials. The course uses the Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator. This high-tech simulator allows for the simulation of loading, unloading, and handling processes of various types of liquid cargoes, including oil, providing deep understanding and practical experience. The simulator also allows for emergency situation training, developing skills for quick and effective response to emergencies on board.

TRANSAS Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator LCHS 5000

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