•   Tanker Familiarization Course SF22S202-3001 31.10.2022-18.11.2022  0.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The aim of the Tanker Familiarization Course is that those who intend to start working on a tanker, others than officers or crew having responsibility for cargo transport or handling, will get ac-quainted with tanker cargoes, cargo handling equipment, cargo shipments and tanker operations.
    After passing the course the student gets a certificate which entitles him/her to apply for an official certificate from the Finnish Maritime Administration.
    Prerequisites
    Vessel Types and Cargo Handling
    Content of the study unit
    • Regulations and application codes
    • Tankers, types, construction, the names of the various parts and equipment
    • Operations on a tanker
    • Loading and discharging, sea transportation, purging, washing and cleaning of tanks, ballast and ballast passage
    • The physical and chemical characteristics of oils, chemicals and gases
    • Cargo characteristics
    • Health hazards, poisonousness, risk of explosion and fire, and risks which are a threat to the marine environment
    • Minimizing the risks and risk factors, risk of explosion and fire and poisonousness, and protection of the marine envi-ronment
    • Safety appliances and equipment and personal protection
    • Emergency measures
    Further information
    Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations


    The syllabus of the course is designed to meet the requirement of mandatory minimum training as defined in table A-V/1-1-1 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code. The course has comprised 24 hours of instruction and practical firefighting training.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Tony Karlsson

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    31.10.2022 - 18.11.2022

    Enrollment date range

    16.06.2022 - 30.10.2022

    Group(s)
    • SFK22D-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tony Karlsson

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    H-5