Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
- familiarity with physical and chemical properties of chemical cargoes
- taking precautions to prevent hazards
- applying occupational health and safety precautions
- responding to emergencies
- taking precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
- monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

Content

- chemical tanker design, systems and equipment
- pump theory and characteristics, including types of cargo pumps and their safe operation
- tanker safety culture and implementation of safety-management system
- monitoring and safety systems, including the emergency shutdown
- cargo measurements and calculations
- effect of bulk liquid cargoes on trim, stability and structural integrity
- cargo-related operations, plans, procedures and checklists
- calibration and use of monitoring and gas-detection systems, Instruments and equipment
- manage and supervise personnel with cargo-related responsibilities
- physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes and information of MSDS
- hazards and control measures associated with chemical tanker cargo operations
- safe working practices, risk assessment and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil tankers including enclosed spaces, work permits and precautions
- chemical tanker emergency procedures
- actions to be taken following collision, grounding or spillage
- first aid procedures on board tankers
- procedures to prevent pollution of the atmosphere and the environment
- MARPOL, common industry guidelines and port regulations

Materials

IBC, Safety Guide: Chemicals, (Learn)

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
N/A

Employer connections

N/A

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

100% attendance.

Qualifications

Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, BTTP (A-V/1-1-1)

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.