Study Guide

Objective

The student shall have knowledge of
• different kinds of tanker types and the general principles of tanker traffic.
• operative and safety procedures in connection with load-ing/discharging and during cargo or ballast passage.
• the construction of a tanker, its equipment, and the general principles and health risks of tank cargoes.
• safety and safety equipment onboard tankers.
• pollution prevention.

Content

• emergency procedures onboard a tanker
• loading, discharging, ballast operations, tank cleaning
• tanker construction and tanker equipment
• cargo and ballast pumps
• Inert Gas System (IGS)
• Crude Oil Washing
• different cargo types and their characteristics and risks
• safety regulations and safety equipment
• pollution prevention, equipment, certificates
• measures to be taken in connection with an oil spillage
• air pollution in connection with tanker cargoes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Tanker Familiarisation Course

Further information

Advanced Training Programme on
Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (V/1-1.4)

The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW code, Table A-V/1-1-2 and IMO Model Course 1.02 Advanced Training Programme on Oil Tanker Cargo Operations with mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualification of masters and officers on oil tankers.

The course comprised a total of 8 days of instruction and practical exercises at GMC Maritime Training Center, Greece.