Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, BTT-O/C (A-V/1-1-1)Laajuus (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- different types of oil and chemical tankers, general arrangement and construction
- basics of cargo systems and physical properties of oil and chemicals
- basics of cargo operations
- hazards associated with tanker operations
- basics of hazard controls

The course includes practical fire-fighting training at a certified fire training centre.

Content

- construction and types of tankers
- cargo systems
- physical properties of oil and chemicals
- health hazards
- environmental hazards
- reactivity hazards
- explosion and flammability hazards
- sources of ignition and electrostatic hazards
- toxicity hazards
- hazard controls
- tanker safety culture and safety management
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- safe cargo operations and environment protection procedures

Materials

- Fire fighting (A-VI/1-2)
- Tankers and gas fire fighting

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Practical fire-fighting at a certified fire training centre.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- identify interrelated tasks
- work together with customers, users and target groups
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-V/1-1-1 column 4 are used:
- communications within the area of responsibility are clear and effective
- cargo operations are carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of operations
- correctly identifies, on an MSDS, relevant cargo-related hazards to the vessel and to personnel, and takes the appropriate actions in accordance with established procedures
- identification and actions on becoming aware of a hazardous situation conform to established procedures in line with best practice
- procedures for entry into enclosed spaces are observed
- procedures and safe working practices designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times
- appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used
- first aid do’s and don’ts
- the type and impact of the emergency is promptly identified and the response actions conform to the emergency procedures and contingency plans
- procedures designed to safeguard the environment are observed at all times